Lack of stem cells to blame for recurrent miscarriages
Scientists at the University of Warwick have discovered that a lack of stem cells in the womb lining is causing thousands of women to suffer from recurrent miscarriages. …read more
Women less likely to receive basic life support for cardiac arrest from public
Women are less likely to receive basic life support for cardiac arrest from members of the public then men, the European Society of Cardiology announced today on International Women’s Day. …read more
Women less likely to receive basic life support for cardiac arrest from public
Women are less likely to receive basic life support for cardiac arrest from members of the public then men, the European Society of Cardiology announced today on International Women’s Day. …read more
Prenatal, postpartum education program improves breastfeeding duration
ATLANTA – Targeted education to increase breastfeeding duration among women with gestational diabetes was feasible and effective in a randomized controlled lifestyle intervention trial. Of 100 women… …read more
Prenatal, postpartum education program improves breastfeeding duration
ATLANTA – Targeted education to increase breastfeeding duration among women with gestational diabetes was feasible and effective in a randomized controlled lifestyle intervention trial. Of 100 women… …read more
New IOM report underscores diversity of ovarian cancer subtypes, highlights research priorities
Ovarian cancer, one of the deadliest malignancies, is actually a constellation of different cancers that may originate in other organs and should not be treated as a single disease, concludes a new… …read more
Could yogurt help lower high blood pressure?
A study finds women who ate at least five yogurt portions per week had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure; the link was strongest for those on a healthy diet. …read more
IVF, often cited for high twin birth rate, could reduce it
The twin birth rate in the U.S. has surged over the last 30 years, mostly because of reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilization. …read more
Medicaid expansion approved to address Flint water crisis
In direct response to the Flint, Mich., water crisis, an expansion of Medicaid eligibility has been approved by the Department of Health & Human Services. Under the new <a… …read more
Justices appear split over Texas abortion regulations
The Supreme Court justices appear split along ideological lines over whether two Texas abortion regulations unconstitutionally restrict women’s access to the procedure. During oral arguments March 2… …read more