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Discovery could improve in vitro fertilisation success rates for women around t…
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, Stanford University, University of Valencia and IGENOMIX have discovered that chromosomal abnormalities in […]
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New family violence screening a success
Results from a new method of identifying mothers at risk of family violence show significant gains in identification, intervention and […]
Hormonal contraceptives and having children reduces uterine cancer risk for wom…
Taking hormonal contraceptives and having children are associated with a lower risk of uterine cancer for women with Lynch syndrome, […]
Genetic causes of cerebral palsy
University of Adelaide researchers have discovered cerebral palsy has an even stronger genetic cause than previously thought, leading them to […]
Important Role of Insulin in Making Breast Milk
Why do so many mothers have difficulty making enough milk to breastfeed? A new study by scientists at Cincinnati Children’s […]
Popular media influences choice of childbirth
Women’s magazines influence whether women decide to have a more natural childbirth or not, with most of the messages biased […]
Male offspring get the most benefit from pregnant mother’s exercise
Male offspring appear to benefit more than females from the positive effects of exercise during pregnancy, a UNSW animal study has […]
Recall on counterfeit Durex branded condoms purchased from Groupon website
Consumers and health professionals are advised that Groupon Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has initiated a recall of counterfeit […]
Window of Vulnerability for STIs to Infect Human Female Reproductive Tract
Charles R. Wira, PhD, and colleagues at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine have presented a comprehensive review of the role […]
Study Pinpoints Pregnancy Complications in Women with Sickle Cell Disease
Compared to healthy pregnant women, pregnant women with a severe form of sickle cell disease (SCD) are six times more […]
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