According to a new study, women can accurately recall key pregnancy-related information at least 4 years later that could have important implications for their future risk of developing… …read more
Annual savings estimated at approximately $1.4 billion per year for birth control pillsAverage out-of-pocket spending for oral contraceptive pills and the intrauterine device (IUD), the two most… …read more
New research has identified some hormonal factors linked to reduced risk of endometrial cancer for women with Lynch syndrome – a genetic condition that increases cancer risk. …read more
The cost of a low-risk childbirth varies widely across the country, but research is lacking to fully understand why, according to new report in Health Affairs. Overall, the average hospital… …read more
Poor sanitation practices, such as open defecation, in pregnant women are linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes in two rural areas of Odisha state, India, according to a study published by Bijaya K… …read more
An analysis of more than 16 million women across the US suggests that mammography screening for breast cancer does not reduce deaths from the disease and may lead to overdiagnosis. …read more
Pregnant women with epilepsy may be at 10 times greater risk of maternal death and adverse complications during delivery than those without the disorder, a new study finds. …read more
Smokers were the expectant mothers most likely to risk drinking alcohol during their pregnancy, in a large survey of women in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. …read more
The 510(k) clearance includes the company’s finger stick and venous blood test, its patented Nanotainer tubes, and analytical software. FDA Approvals …read more
Participation in Michigan’s statewide Medicaid enhanced prenatal care program led to significant reductions in infant mortality and newborn deaths among families insured by Medicaid, according to a… …read more