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Maternal consumption of soft drinks may be linked to ADHD symptoms in offspring
Norwegian, Swedish and Dutch researchers examining a large Norwegian population-based cohort recently reported in European Journal of Nutrition that daily maternal intake of sweetened carbonated beverages (SCB) in pregnancy ...
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Microbiome of mother's vagina may affect infant mortality risk and baby's development
A new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in pregnant mothers in combination with an unhealthy diet contributed to increased pup deaths and ...
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Consumer Health: What is a Pap smear, and who needs one?
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about Pap smears.
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Blood markers can predict depression in pregnancy
Signs of inflammation in the blood reliably predict and identify severe depression in pregnancy, reports a new study led by scientists at Van Andel Institute and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.
Jan 26, 2022
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New studies provide reassuring data on menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccination
Many women have reported changes to their periods after a COVID-19 vaccination and the US National Institutes of Health has allocated $1.67m for research into a possible connection.
Jan 26, 2022
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Risk for early-onset sepsis low for infants with low-risk delivery
(HealthDay)—Infants born at all gestational ages with low-risk delivery characteristics have a low risk for early-onset sepsis (EOS) and may not require initiation of empiric antibiotic therapy immediately following birth, ...
Jan 26, 2022
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How listening to music can take the edge off the menopause transition
As researchers continue to seek effective treatment options for menopause symptoms as alternatives to proven pharmacologic solutions, a number of innovative therapies have been shown to improve symptoms. A new study identifies ...
Jan 26, 2022
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Reconstructable uterus-derived materials help uterine factor infertility
Chinese researchers have demonstrated new reconstructable uterus-derived materials (RUMs) that allow almost complete recovery from severe uterine injury. Relevant results were published online in Advanced Materials.
Jan 25, 2022
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New study finds low rates of contraceptive use in women with kidney transplants
Women who receive a kidney transplant have low rates of contraceptive use, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati.
Jan 25, 2022
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Large study provides reassurance that COVID-19 vaccination does not affect fertility or early pregnancy
Vaccination against COVID-19 did not affect fertility outcomes in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study has found. The findings, which were published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, add to the growing ...
Jan 25, 2022
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Quality improvement initiative increases breastfeeding rates in Mississippi
CHAMPS (Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices), a multi-year quality improvement (QI) initiative in the state of Mississippi led by Boston Medical Center (BMC) researchers, has increased breastfeeding rates ...
Jan 25, 2022
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Culturally-centered care increases feelings of respect and autonomy for birthing people of color
Black and Indigenous birthing people die up to three times as often from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts. University of Minnesota (U of M) researchers partnering with Roots Community Birth Clinic ...
Jan 25, 2022
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Better management of long-term heart disease risk needed following complicated pregnancies
Researchers at Boston Medical Center have created a new resource for managing long-term heart disease risk after specific pregnancy complications. Heart disease risk is revealed by several common pregnancy complications, ...
Jan 25, 2022
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Risks discussed for alternative peripartum, neonatal practices
(HealthDay)—The risks associated with emerging alternative peripartum and neonatal practices are discussed in a report published online Jan. 24 in Pediatrics.
Jan 24, 2022
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Computational models reveal effects of pregnancy on kidneys
Researchers are using computer simulations to better understand the impacts pregnancy can have on kidneys.
Jan 24, 2022
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One-third of pregnant women report mental distress during pandemic
(HealthDay)—Nearly one in three pregnant women have reported elevated symptoms of mental health distress and a negative impact on health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in the January ...
Jan 21, 2022
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Study finds gap in care for pregnant people with opioid use disorder in US jails
In a large survey study looking at the availability of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) for pregnant and postpartum people in United States jails, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that a substantial number ...
Jan 21, 2022
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No significant increase seen in fetal mortality rates from 2019 to 2020
(HealthDay)—From 2019 to 2020, there was no significant change in fetal mortality rates, according to a January Vital Statistics Rapid Release report, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jan 21, 2022
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Study finds that COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility
New findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility—but males who become infected by the coronavirus may experience short-term reduced fertility.
Jan 20, 2022
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Does coffee help protect against endometrial cancer?
Higher coffee consumption is linked with a lower risk of endometrial cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the lining of uterus, according to an analysis of relevant studies published to date. Also, caffeinated coffee may ...
Jan 20, 2022
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