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Survey: Most people unaware of cooling center locations despite increasing heat wave frequency

With NASA data showing that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record and indications that July may have been the hottest month, an Annenberg Public Policy Center survey conducted in mid-July found that most people know three of the symptoms of a heat-related illness but do not know the location of their nearest cooling center.

9 Aug 2024

Renewed mpox threat finds public unprepared

It has been two years since the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over an outbreak of mpox, a disease endemic to Africa that had spread to scores of countries. Now, in the summer of 2024, a deadlier version of the infectious disease has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to other African nations, the strain that originally hit the United States has shown signs of a resurgence, and this week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new alert on mpox to health care providers.

9 Aug 2024

Shorter exclusive breastfeeding periods for women with a higher BMI compared to those with lower obesity classifications

Researchers examined nursing behaviors and their relationships with maternal anthropometric factors and the serological metabolome six months after birth in ethnically diverse obese mothers.

31 Jul 2024

High sugary beverage consumption during pregnancy linked to increased health risks

The consumption habits of several beverages among pregnant women in Shanghai and the health effects on mothers and their offspring.

30 Jul 2024

Health authorities warn about bird flu risks in raw milk and undercooked foods

With bird flu virus detected in cow's milk, U.S. health authorities have warned the public against potential sources of exposure, including drinking raw or unpasteurized milk, and have reiterated a general warning that consuming uncooked or undercooked poultry or beef products can make you sick.

29 Jul 2024

Maternity care in rural areas is in crisis. Can more doulas help?

When Bristeria Clark went into labor with her son in 2015, her contractions were steady at first. Then, they stalled.

29 Jul 2024

Rice360 celebrates expansion of newborn health program in Tanzania

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches joined Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies Co-Director Maria Oden and Rice360 supporters on a trip to Africa this summer marking significant milestones on the road to ending preventable newborn deaths in the sub-Saharan region.

25 Jul 2024

Virtual reality training to combat implicit bias in maternal health care

During a checkup with her obstetrician, Marilyn Hayes tells him about overwhelming exhaustion and possible symptoms of postpartum depression, such as feeling unsafe.

22 Jul 2024

Ovarian reserve unchanged by hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease, study reveals

In female patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD), hydroxyurea had no effect on ovarian reserve, suggesting that fertility preservation measures prior to treatment may be unnecessary, according to a study published in Blood Advances.

18 Jul 2024

Kenya increases access to modern contraceptives to drive down maternal mortality

Kenya is seeking to reduce maternal mortality by increasing access to modern contraceptives for women who have just given birth, or had an abortion or miscarriage, the country’s health ministry has said.

5 Jul 2024

Tampons can be potential source of toxic metals, study finds

Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher has found.

3 Jul 2024

TRPC5 gene identified as a diagnostic marker of obesity and postpartum depression

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge and collaborating institutions have discovered that alterations in the human gene TRPC5 cause obesity and postpartum depression.

2 Jul 2024

The BII & Science Translational Medicine Prize launched for recognizing breakthroughs in women's health

In collaboration with the BioInnovation Institute (BII), AAAS is announcing the establishment of the BII & Science Translational Medicine Prize for Innovations in Women's Health.

27 Jun 2024

New report highlights the urgent need for gender-specific cardiovascular research and care

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and gaps in care and access persist between women and men.

25 Jun 2024

Drug-related infant deaths surge in the U.S., study finds

A recent study from the Journal of Perinatal Medicine reveals a significant rise in drug-related infant deaths in the U.S. between 2018 and 2022, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions.

18 Jun 2024

Study reveals doubling of chronic hypertension in pregnancy from 2008 to 2021 in the U. S.

The number of individuals in the U.S. who had chronic hypertension or chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021, while the prescribing and filling of antihypertensive medication during pregnancy remained low but stable at 60%, according to new research published today in Hypertension, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

17 Jun 2024

Maternal Health News and Research

Survey: Most people unaware of cooling center locations despite increasing heat wave frequency

Renewed mpox threat finds public unprepared

Shorter exclusive breastfeeding periods for women with a higher BMI compared to those with lower obesity classifications

High sugary beverage consumption during pregnancy linked to increased health risks

Health authorities warn about bird flu risks in raw milk and undercooked foods

Maternity care in rural areas is in crisis. Can more doulas help?

Rice360 celebrates expansion of newborn health program in Tanzania

Virtual reality training to combat implicit bias in maternal health care

Ovarian reserve unchanged by hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease, study reveals

Kenya increases access to modern contraceptives to drive down maternal mortality

Tampons can be potential source of toxic metals, study finds

TRPC5 gene identified as a diagnostic marker of obesity and postpartum depression

The BII & Science Translational Medicine Prize launched for recognizing breakthroughs in women's health

New report highlights the urgent need for gender-specific cardiovascular research and care

Drug-related infant deaths surge in the U.S., study finds

Study reveals doubling of chronic hypertension in pregnancy from 2008 to 2021 in the U. S.

COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy lowers risk of cesarean section, hypertension

Rising drug-related infant mortality in the United States linked to COVID-19 pandemic

Rising syphilis cases highlight gaps in public knowledge on symptoms and treatment

How do extreme weather conditions impact maternal health in low-income and middle-income countries?

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