How do environmental factors affect foetal development?
Associate Professor Ken Tachibana, discloses how prenatal ambient fine particle exposure disrupts DNA methylation and subsequent gene expression in the foetal development stage.
Calling for a national overhaul of miscarriage care in the UK
Professor Arri Coomarasamy, Director of Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research, turns the spotlight on a common but historically overlooked issue, as ground-breaking new studies lead to calls for UK-wide policy change.
COVID-19 vaccine does not damage placentas
Researchers from Northwestern Medicine have studied the placentas from patients who received the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy and found no evidence of damage.
Newborns of socially vulnerable mothers at higher risk of COVID-19 infection
Physician-researchers reveal that newborns of expectant mothers with COVID-19 can suffer indirect adverse health risks, particularly those of socially vulnerable mothers.
Survey finds 30% of people with PCOS rely on online forums for information
There is little mainstream awareness of the condition that impacts one in ten women - currently, 30% of people with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) rely on online forums for information.
Sexual harassment claims by “conventionally attractive” women are more believed
New research by the University of Washington finds that sexual harassment claims made by "conventionally attractive" women who act "feminine" are more likely to be believed.
COVID-19 in pregnancy not linked with stillbirth or early neonatal death
According to a new study, COVID-19 infection in pregnancy is not associated with stillbirth or early neonatal death but it may increase the risk of pre-term birth.
Supporting adolescent girls from refugee backgrounds
Chief Talent & Global Strategy Officer Dr Dianne Morrison-Beedy highlights the major issue of how adolescent girls from refugee backgrounds have been forgotten in evidence-based sexual risk reduction interventions.
Suffering with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) in the workplace
Dr Ghazala Aziz-Scott, a specialist in Women’s health at The Marion Gluck Clinic, explores how Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) can affect working women and how they can discuss this problem with their employer.
New contraception guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, clarifies everything you need to know about using and accessing contraception during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can COVID-19 affect the use of contraception?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic can affect the use of the pill, the contraceptive patch and the vaginal ring.
ICE enforcement keeps immigrant mothers from prenatal care
According to research by Duke University, immigrant mothers are increasingly worried about attending prenatal care appointments due to the possibility of a surprise ICE visit - seen in a significant decline in birthweight.
Medicaid expansion improves pregnancy outcomes for low-income women
A professor describes severe maternal morbidity in low-income women as a public health crisis - now, Medicaid expansion seems to be improving pregnancy outcomes.
COVID-19 mortality rates 13 times higher in pregnant women
According to a new study examining the effects of coronavirus in pregnant women, COVID-19 mortality rates showed to be 13 times higher in pregnant mothers.
What effect can sugar have on fertility?
Sarah Trimble, Nutritional Therapist, reveal how to naturally reduce the impact excessive sugar intake can have on your health, with a particular focus on fertility.
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) causes severe menopause symptoms
A new study suggests that menopause symptoms are worse for people with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) compared to those experiencing natural menopause.
Women suffering from eating disorders are concerned for their safety during lockdown
A new study shows that 79% of women suffering from eating-related illnesses are concerned for their own safety during the third UK Lockdown.
Generational trauma can change the brain circuitry of an unborn baby
Scientists have found that mothers who have suffered childhood trauma can pass this memory down to an unborn baby - scans showed altered brain circuitry in young children.
US Supreme Court makes abortion pill access more difficult
The Trump administration issued a request to the Supreme Court for abortion pill access to undergo restrictions - meaning that patients will have to pickup the drug in person, during the COVID-19 crisis.
Does menopause cause forgetfullness and lack of concentration?
A new study suggests that menopause can cause a decline in memory and may persist into the postmenopause period.
