Genetics
On nutrition: Eating for your genes
In response to a recent column where I mentioned how genetic research is beginning to show us how our DNA may influence our dietary needs, reader Ann F sent me a slew of questions:
May 27, 2022
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News tagged with childbearing age
Medications
FDA issues emergency use authorization for second at-home COVID-19 treatment
For the second time in as many days, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization for an investigational antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. This time it is Merck's molnupiravir.
Dec 30, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Abortion remains medically safe for U.S. women
(HealthDay)—Debate rages over access to abortion, but experts say the collected medical evidence makes one thing clear—it is a fundamentally safe procedure for women.
Nov 24, 2021
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Pediatrics
Breast milk of marijuana users does not hurt short-term health of premature infants, long-term effects still unknown
Legalization of marijuana has been associated with increased use in women of childbearing age. Since tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of the active ingredients in marijuana, passes through breast milk, many neonatal intensive ...
Oct 8, 2021
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Health
Fortifying tea with folate and vitamin B12 may help counter serious health issues in Indian women
Fortifying tea with folate and vitamin B12 may help counter the high levels of anaemia and neural tube defects associated with these widespread nutritional deficiencies in Indian women, suggest preliminary findings, published ...
Jun 23, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Overall pregnancy, live birth outcomes unchanged in psoriasis
(HealthDay)—Overall pregnancy and live birth outcomes are similar for women with psoriasis and for the general population, according to a study published online Feb. 3 in JAMA Dermatology.
Feb 17, 2021
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Neuroscience
Brain pressure disorder that causes headache, vision problems on rise
A new study has found a brain pressure disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension is on the rise, and the increase corresponds with rising obesity rates. The study is published in the January 20, 2021, online issue ...
Jan 20, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research finds low rates of contraceptive use in women with kidney failure
New research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) finds that women with kidney failure have low rates of contraceptive use. The study, published in the journal Kidney Medicine, finds an overall contraceptive use rate of ...
Nov 12, 2020
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Diabetes
Polycystic ovary syndrome increases risk for gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders
A recent study by researchers at McGill University has identified polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as an independent risk factor for gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The condition, known to lead ...
Oct 7, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mathematical modelling to prevent fistulas
It is better to invest in measures that make it easier for women to visit a doctor during pregnancy than measures to repair birth injuries. This is the conclusion from two mathematicians at LiU, using Uganda as an example.
Sep 16, 2020
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