Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More than morning sickness: Researcher studies hyperemesis gravidarum survivor stories
Imagine waking up one morning feeling ill, like you've come down with an unrelentingly bad stomach bug.
Dec 20, 2023
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What happens to your vagina as you age?
The vagina is an internal organ with a complex ecosystem, influenced by circulating hormone levels which change during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause.
Dec 20, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
E-cigarette use is rising among pregnant adolescents, study finds
The increased use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among adolescents is a relatively recent phenomenon; not surprisingly, University at Buffalo researchers have now determined that e-cigarette use is also rising among ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Endometrial cancer: New insights into a deadly disparity
Endometrial cancer—which develops in the lining of the uterus (womb) and is sometimes called uterine cancer—is on the rise in the U.S. In 1987, there were 35,000 cases annually. That number has nearly doubled in 2023 ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Health
Mediterranean diet 'a straightforward approach' among many nutritional options for improving IVF success chance: Study
Adjuvant therapies to help infertile women conceive by IVF—especially those whose treatments have been unsuccessful in the past—are now a common feature both before and during the treatment cycle. Now, a new analysis ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Predicting prenatal care to improve pregnancy outcomes
Socioeconomic factors, like education and location, can affect access to life-saving prenatal care services. Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital are taking steps towards implementing strategies that improve access to ...
Dec 19, 2023
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Women want to see the same health provider during pregnancy, birth and beyond: Study
In theory, pregnant women in Australia can choose the type of health provider they see during pregnancy, labor and after they give birth. But this is often dependent on where you live and how much you can afford in out-of-pocket ...
Dec 19, 2023
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Is it okay to take antidepressants while pregnant?
Mental health conditions including anxiety and depression are among the most common disorders affecting women during pregnancy and after birth.
Dec 18, 2023
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Cardiology
Multi-site study reveals addressable socioeconomic barriers to prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects
Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects—the most common birth defects in the United States—is associated with improved outcomes. Despite its importance, however, overall prevalence of prenatal diagnosis is low ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Medications
There's a black market on social media for pricey fertility drugs
After in vitro fertilization led to a miscarriage, Lindsay found herself with thousands of dollars' worth of fertility drugs she could no longer use.
Dec 18, 2023
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