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Loneliness can lead to depression in expectant and new mothers

Loneliness can often contribute to depression in expectant and new mothers, finds a new review of evidence led by UCL researchers.

28 Feb 2023

Midwives provide safe primary care for pregnancies of all risk levels, study shows

New UBC research shows that midwives in British Columbia are providing safe primary care for pregnancies of all medical risk levels, contrary to a popular belief that midwives mostly manage low-risk pregnancies.

27 Feb 2023

Study shows connection between trauma and intergenerational substance use among Black women

Government data show that approximately 7.2 million women in the United States have substance use disorders (SUDs) and almost 20 million reported illicit substance use in the past year.

27 Feb 2023

Study: Half of adverse pregnancy outcomes occur in individuals without any heart disease risk factors

Many pregnancy complications are associated with future heart disease. Such complications include gestational diabetes, preterm birth, fetal growth restriction and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and related disorders), and together they are referred to as adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).

27 Feb 2023

Women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variant have high risk of cancer after age 50

Although genetic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are associated with a younger onset of breast and ovarian cancer, women with these genetic mutations continue to face a high risk of cancer incidence after age 50, even if they have not been previously diagnosed with cancer.

24 Feb 2023

Cedars-Sinai investigator receives award for research identifying racial disparities in treatment for uterine fibroids

Rebecca Schneyer, MD, has received the Medstar National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery Diversity and Inclusion Award given by the Foundation of the AAGL.

24 Feb 2023

Common pregnancy complications may be linked to slower biological development in infants

Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.

24 Feb 2023

Technology-assisted pregnancies increase the likelihood of preeclampsia

People who became pregnant using assisted reproductive technologies were found to be over twice as likely to develop preeclampsia than those with traditional pregnancies, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

Health status, rather than age linked to rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth and low birthweight, over the past 10 years are largely attributable to the health status of a person before they get pregnant, rather than age, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

How the delivery of family-centered care practices were impacted for neonates born to mothers with perinatal SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family-centered care practices for infants born to SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers.

24 Feb 2023

One Texas judge will decide fate of abortion pill used by millions of American women

Federal judges in Texas have delivered time and again for abortion opponents.

24 Feb 2023

Following third dose of BNT162b2, adverse events increased in those with prior COVID-19

Previous SARS-CoV-2 infection exacerbates the adverse reactions experienced after receipt of the third booster dose.

23 Feb 2023

NQO2 gene as a novel potential target in Parkinson’s disease

A new study under review at the journal Scientific Reports and currently available on the Research Square* preprint server aimed to analyze the toxic effects of 6OHDA along with a related role of NQO2 in murine and human astrocytes.

23 Feb 2023

Study finds protein biomarkers in women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorder symptoms

Cedars-Sinai investigators found that women who developed mood and anxiety disorders associated with pregnancy and childbirth had specific altered proteins circulating in their bloodstream in the third trimester.

23 Feb 2023

Study focuses on the impact of obstetric injuries on women’s lives two decades later

Bowel leakage, the need for anal incontinence protection and a restricted social life may cause severe, decades-long suffering among women with obstetric injuries to the anal opening, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.

23 Feb 2023

Preventative antibiotic given during labor can reduce the risk of sepsis and death

A single oral dose of the antibiotic azithromycin given during labor can dramatically reduce the risk of sepsis and death among women following childbirth, according to a large multi-country clinical trial, as a UN report warns of "stagnation" in maternal health.

23 Feb 2023

What is the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality?

Researchers assess the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality.

22 Feb 2023

Long-awaited findings from the IMMUNEBRIDGE study reveal gaps in SARS-CoV-2 immunity

Moderate to high protection was observed against severe COVID-19 in most age groups, while low protection was observed against infection for all ages.

22 Feb 2023

Satisfying relationships in mid-life associated with lower risk of multimorbidity in older age

Satisfying relationships in mid-life with partners, friends, or work colleagues are linked to a lower risk of accumulating multiple long term conditions in older age—at least among women—suggests research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

22 Feb 2023

Preconception diabetes and prediabetes associated with increased risk of preterm birth

A new study examined the associations between preconception diabetes, prediabetes, and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels on the risk of preterm birth.

22 Feb 2023

Women's Health News

Loneliness can lead to depression in expectant and new mothers

Midwives provide safe primary care for pregnancies of all risk levels, study shows

Study shows connection between trauma and intergenerational substance use among Black women

Study: Half of adverse pregnancy outcomes occur in individuals without any heart disease risk factors

Women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variant have high risk of cancer after age 50

Cedars-Sinai investigator receives award for research identifying racial disparities in treatment for uterine fibroids

Common pregnancy complications may be linked to slower biological development in infants

Technology-assisted pregnancies increase the likelihood of preeclampsia

Health status, rather than age linked to rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes

How the delivery of family-centered care practices were impacted for neonates born to mothers with perinatal SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic

One Texas judge will decide fate of abortion pill used by millions of American women

Following third dose of BNT162b2, adverse events increased in those with prior COVID-19

NQO2 gene as a novel potential target in Parkinson’s disease

Study finds protein biomarkers in women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorder symptoms

Study focuses on the impact of obstetric injuries on women’s lives two decades later

Preventative antibiotic given during labor can reduce the risk of sepsis and death

What is the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality?

Long-awaited findings from the IMMUNEBRIDGE study reveal gaps in SARS-CoV-2 immunity

Satisfying relationships in mid-life associated with lower risk of multimorbidity in older age

Preconception diabetes and prediabetes associated with increased risk of preterm birth

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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