Obstetrics & gynaecology

In Colorado, self-harm is leading cause of death in new mothers

Self-harm was the leading cause of pregnancy-associated deaths in Colorado from 2004 to 2014, ahead of car crashes, medical conditions and homicide, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Mayo Clinic launches pregnancy app for Windows 8

Available for desktop/laptop and tablet users on the Windows 8 platform, Mayo Clinic on Pregnancy is a trustworthy guide to pregnancy, childbirth, and baby's first three months. It was developed by Mayo Clinic leveraging ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Women missing class and missing out due to period pain

Period pain significantly impacts young women's academic performance worldwide, according to new Australian-led research—and women are 'putting up with it' rather than seeking treatment.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Abuse jeopardizes new mothers' mental health

(Medical Xpress)—Ashley Pritchard, a Simon Fraser University doctoral student, is among four authors of a new research paper calling for closer monitoring of new mothers for mental health problems in light of their findings.

Pediatrics

Children's screen time use remains higher than prepandemic

Screen time among children increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained elevated after public health precautions were lifted, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in JAMA Network Open.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

DR Congo Ebola outbreak still international emergency: WHO

The World Health Organization said Tuesday it was extending its global emergency designation of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after fresh cases were detected.

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