Pregnancy in low-income, food-scarce neighborhoods may increase risk of adverse birth outcomes, study reveals

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Living in neighborhoods where residents have lower incomes and limited food access during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of babies born small for gestational…

Male hormonal birth control? It may be closer than you think

The hormonal gel is applied to the shoulders, and Treviño made it part of his morning routine. Credit: Karin Higgins/UC Davis Matthew Treviño and Emily Fletcher are self-described DINKWADs—double income, no…

What patients need to know

Opill, the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill, will be available in major retailers. Credit: Perrigo The first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, Opill, will be available at pharmacies, convenience stores,…

Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infertility by turning a skin cell into an egg…

1 in 8 voters cite abortion as most important issue: Poll

Abortion rights will play a pivotal role in determining how people will vote in the 2024 election, a new KFF poll has found. About one in eight voters (12%) now…

Psychosocial therapies could be effective treatment for non-physical symptoms of menopause

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new…

Experts outline recommendations for reducing traumatic birth experiences

Credit: MART PRODUCTION from Pexels International experts have published recommendations for practice, policy and research that have the potential to reduce the occurrence of negative birth experiences and the development…

New research shows that ultrasound can be used to detect placenta problems in small unborn babies

Credit: MART PRODUCTION from Pexels A Doppler ultrasound that measures the blood flow of small unborn babies can reveal whether or not the placenta is working properly. In case of…

How prenatal chemical exposure shapes child development

Credit: Eco-Environment & Health (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2023.07.003 Organophosphate esters, commonly used as substitutes for brominated flame retardants, are increasingly present in various environmental media due to their use in consumer…

African women living with HIV have an effective option to prevent malaria during pregnancy, clinical trial finds

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In women living with HIV, preventive treatment with DHA-PPQ is a safe and effective strategy to prevent malaria during pregnancy, according to the final results of…