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Scientists create ‘vagina on a chip’: What to know
Researchers see the chip as a way to facilitate vaginal health research and open the door to vital new treatments.
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Maternal COVID-19 vaccine curbs infant infection
Maternal mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was less effective in protecting infants against omicron.
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Gestational hypertension-diabetes combo signals CVD risk
Having both hypertensive disorders and diabetes while pregnant ups later cardiovascular risk, suggesting greater care is needed when these...
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Nurse accused of murdering babies in her neonatal unit
Manchester Crown Court heard how the nurse allegedly attempted to kill the children by injecting them with air, milk, or insulin.
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Eighty percent of U.S. maternal deaths are preventable: Study
“It’s significant. It’s staggering. It’s heartbreaking.”
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New study supports safety of COVID-19 boosters during pregnancy
Local and systemic reactions, such as aches and pains, from a COVID-19 booster or third dose were short-lived with no ongoing concerns in pregnant...
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Large study amplifies evidence of COVID vaccine safety in pregnancy
Researchers mined a comprehensive registry of births in Ontario to assess uncommon adverse outcomes such as stillbirth.
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COVID-19 infection late in pregnancy linked to sevenfold risk of preterm birth
The later in pregnancy COVID-19 infection occurs, the more likely preterm birth appears to be.
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Births jump for first time since 2014
The rise in births points to childbearing that was postponed during the pandemic.
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COVID fallout: ‘Alarming’ dip in routine vax for pregnant women
Rates of influenza and Tdap immunization declined at Medicaid clinics in Houston after the pandemic hit.