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Pregnancy-Related Deaths Rose During Pandemic, Remain Elevated for Black Women, Study Finds
10+ hour, 1+ min ago (430+ words) Newswise " Pregnancy-related deaths in the United States increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the greatest impact seen among Black women, a new study suggests. While rates have since returned to pre-pandemic levels for most groups, they remain significantly higher…...
Black Maternal Health Week: Experts Available to Discuss Urgent Crisis and Solutions
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (179+ words) Newswise " With Black Maternal Health Week underway, experts at George Washington University are available to speak on the ongoing maternal health crisis in the United States"and what can be done to address it. Black women in the U. S. are still…...
Black Maternal Health Week: Experts Available to Discuss Urgent Crisis and Solutions | Newswise
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (179+ words) Newswise " With Black Maternal Health Week underway, experts at George Washington University are available to speak on the ongoing maternal health crisis in the United States"and what can be done to address it. Black women in the U. S. are still…...
Pregnancy-Related Deaths Rose During Pandemic, Remain Elevated for Black Women, Study Finds | Newswise
9+ hour ago (430+ words) Newswise " Pregnancy-related deaths in the United States increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the greatest impact seen among Black women, a new study suggests. While rates have since returned to pre-pandemic levels for most groups, they remain significantly higher…...
Researchers Discover What May Be the Root Cause of Preeclampsia, and How to Fix It | Newswise
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1163+ words) Newswise " Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication that affects roughly'one in ten pregnancies worldwide and, in the United States alone, around 5-8% of pregnancies. The condition can lead to severe, long term health consequences for mothers and their babies. Despite its…...
Chemicals Found in Tap Water Could Harm Embryos | Newswise
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (494+ words) A fertilised egg from a mother (mouse) that was exposed to PFAS showing stressed mitochondria (red) and the embryo DNA (blue). Newswise " Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in tap water, at levels currently considered safe, affected the development of…...
Researchers Identify Specific Maternal Adverse Childhood Experiences that Raise the Risk of Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
1+ week, 1+ day ago (531+ words) Early life adversity has profound, ongoing effects on mental health and later behavior, such as mild to moderate drinking during pregnancy, according to a new study. Around 10% of fetuses are exposed to alcohol, which helps explain the prevalence of fetal…...
Melatonin shields male fertility from heat stress by rewiring amino acid metabolism
1+ week, 4+ day ago (494+ words) | Newswise'Newswise Melatonin shields male fertility from heat stress by rewiring amino acid metabolism In dairy goats and mice, melatonin improved sperm quality, preserved testicular structure, and restored testosterone levels. Modulation of arginine and tryptophan metabolism emerges as a key mechanism…...
Father's tobacco use may raise children's diabetes risk
1+ week, 4+ day ago (404+ words) The lab mice consumed pure nicotine in drinking water, implying that the use of devices for vaping or electronic cigarettes could cause harmful effects in humans. A father's nicotine exposure can affect his offspring's ability to process sugar and may…...
New pregnancy program to boost communication within childbirth care teams
1+ week, 5+ day ago (213+ words) Jamie Morgan, M. D. , is Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern. DALLAS " April 02, 2026 " A new program known as Team Birth, launching at UT Southwestern Medical Center's'William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital'in May, aims to improve communication among all the members…...