A team of researchers from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center set out to examine whether or not there is a connection between the sex of the baby and the mother’s immunity. The team was led by Amanda Mitchell, a postdoctoral researcher in the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research at Wexner. The research was triggered […]
Catch a Cold When Pregnant? Here’s What To Do
The chances of a woman catching a cold while pregnant are high because the immune system is affected by pregnancy. The seasonal cold is one of the most common respiratory sicknesses in humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are millions of cases of the common cold each year in the United States […]
New Study Investigates Why Older Mothers Have Birth Complications
As more and more women decide to become mothers later in life, the risk of experiencing pregnancy complications also increases. New research explores why this may be the case, suggesting that a delayed and longer labor may play a role. An increasing number of women are choosing to have their first child later in life. […]
Research Shows Specific Vaginal Bacteria Influences HIV Risk
Sexual activity is one of the most common ways by which HIV can be passed from one person to another. In a new study, researchers have identified certain types of vaginal bacteria that might increase a woman’s susceptibility to sexually transmitted HIV. First study author Christina Gosmann – a postdoctoral research fellow at the Ragon […]
Health Resolutions Every Woman Should Keep In 2017
Every year, women make health and wellness resolutions for the coming year. Unfortunately, they often have a tough time sticking to them. Sixty percent of gym memberships are out of use by mid-February, and it appears we aren’t making progress outside the gym either – 66 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Here are some health […]
Give Yourself The Gift Of Health This Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again. It’s hard to believe another year has flown by. The holidays are almost here. Christmas songs are on the radio, shops are displaying their Christmas themed windows, and my inbox is full of Christmas wishes. With the risk of sounding a little like the Scrooge, please be sensible this holiday. […]
What You Need To Know About IUD Removal
A guide to IUD removal Removal of an IUD usually takes place at a clinician’s office. It should only be carried out by a qualified healthcare professional. A device can be taken out at any time during the menstrual cycle. IUD removal may involve the following steps: The patient lies on an exam table on […]
Study Shows Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder May Be Triggered By Miscarriage And Ectopic Pregnancy
Women may be at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder following a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, suggests a new study. The team behind the research, from Imperial College London, say the findings suggest women should be routinely screened for the condition, and receive specific psychological support following pregnancy loss. In the study, published in the journal BMJ Open, the […]
What You Need To Know About Period Symptoms
Women experience a monthly bleeding cycle in which the lining of the uterus is shed and released through the vagina. This is referred to as menstruation or a period. Most often, the first menstrual period is experienced by young girls ranging in age from 8 to 15 and may begin as irregular cycles of bleeding. […]
New Research Shows Antipsychotic Use Does Not Increase Risk Of Birth Defects
New research from Brigham Women’s Hospital – in Boston, MA – of 1.3 million women suggests that antipsychotic medication use during pregnancy does not significantly increase the risk of birth defects overall, or cardiac malformations in particular. The average number of drugs (over the counter or prescribed, excluding vitamins and minerals) used anytime during pregnancy increased from 2.5 […]
