Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal illness and death, especially among women with a history of premature delivery. Researchers in Japan explored whether taking probiotics early in pregnancy could help reduce the risk of spontaneous preterm delivery (sPTD). In a multicenter clinical trial, women who consumed probiotics containing Clostridium butyricum showed lower recurrence … Read more
Rutgers Health research shows the risk of developing early cardiovascular disease or dying from cardiovascular disease by the age of 28 was 4.6 times higher among people born to mothers who had a placental abruption during their pregnancy. This finding was compared to people whose birth didn’t not have this complication, according to a study … Read more
Researchers at Columbia University have found that accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women. The findings were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. “Overdose and violence are not typically on our radar when it comes to thinking about approaches to reducing maternal morbidity and mortality, but these events are far more common among pregnant and postpartum women … Read more
The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is not associated with autism or other neurodevelopmental problems in children whose mothers received the vaccine immediately before or during pregnancy, according to new research presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting™. There are two types of COVID-19 vaccines recommended for use in the U.S.: the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine and a protein … Read more
American Cancer Society. Cancer Treatment & Survivorship Facts & Figs. 2022–2024. 2022. Tonorezos E, Devasia T, Mariotto AB, Mollica MA, Gallicchio L, Green P et al. Prevalence of cancer survivors in the united States. JNCI: J Natl Cancer Inst. 2024;djae135. Alsadah A, van Merode T, Alshammari R, Kleijnen J. A systematic literature review looking for … Read more
London-based Hormona, a HealthTech company using AI and at-home testing to help women track, understand and optimise their hormones, has raised a €7.8 million Seed round to fuel their expansion and help launch its hormone tests. The round was led by Voima Ventures (Helsinki) and co-led by SuperNode Global VC (London). The round also received … Read more
This study aimed to explore the multifaceted impacts of physical activity on the recovery process of breast cancer survivors, examining how engagement in exercise influenced their physical, psychological, and social well-being. These findings highlight the potential of structured physical activity programs like EFICAN to promote not only physical recovery, but also emotional resilience and social … Read more
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Study design This investigation was carried out using a quasi-experimental design. Study settings and sampling The current study was conducted at the Shebin El-Kom Teaching Hospital and the Menoufia Governorate’s University Obstetrics and Gynecology departments. A group of women undergoing cesarean sections were randomly assigned to one of two groups. To achieve this, a simple … Read more
The global burden of disease attributable to alcohol and drug use in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. Lancet Psychiatry. 2018;5(12):987-1012. McHugh RK, Votaw VR, Sugarman DE, Greenfield SF. Sex and gender differences in substance use disorders. Clin Psychol Rev. 2018;66:12–23. PubMed Google Scholar McHugh … Read more