6+ hour, 36+ min ago  (132+ words) Food insecurity is defined as "the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, acquired in socially acceptable ways, 2andhas rapidly increased in HICs since the 2008 globalfinancial crisis, researchers reported." Theyincluded 32 studiesin the first qualitative systematic review to summarise…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (99+ words) As'pregnancy develops, so does the need for vitamin D, which can lead to a deterioration of an existing deficiency." Its prevalence ranges from 9%'to 94%, dependant on country, race, ethnicity, skin colour, clothing customs, and dietary intake.' Results remained consistent across…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (162+ words) These findings align with'emerging research'establishing'that'spring IVF cycles show higher full-term and live birth rates than winter, but an increased risk of early miscarriage.' Notably, there were no significant differences in general data, embryo quality, and pregnancy outcomes across the four…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (382+ words) POSTPARTUM contraception uptake in the first year after birth appears closely linked to delivery-related factors, according to a large Finnish cohort study. 1 The findings highlight how clinical events around labour and birth may influence contraceptive initiation, an important consideration for…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (233+ words) Perineal trauma, particularly obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI), is a major concern in vaginal births and can lead to long-term complications such as incontinence and chronic pain. While PFMT is already widely recommended to prevent urinary incontinence, its role in…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (233+ words) INFERTILE women treated with fertility-inducing medications face a modest, statistically significant increase in melanoma risk, a 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis has found. Skin cancers are the most common groups of cancers diagnosed worldwide, WHO has reported. In 2022, more than 80% of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (310+ words) PATIENTS assessed with SPECT lung scans for suspected clots showed a very low risk of complications at three months, suggesting a potential role in pulmonary embolism diagnosis. Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious condition caused by a blood clot blocking…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (300+ words) Cardiovascular disease(CVD)remainsthe leading global cause of death, yet growing evidence suggests that its origins may begin before birth. New findings from a large retrospective cohort study have now linked placental abruption'a seriouspregnancycomplication'to markedly higher risks of both fatal and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (368+ words) European Medical Journal This site is intended for healthcare professionals COVID-19 Linked to Changes in Fetal Growth Measurements COVID-19 was associated with measurable shifts in fetal growth outcomes, with new research suggesting that rates of fetal growth restriction (FGR) and…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (213+ words) Topical application of 4. 0% chlorhexidine to the cord, however, probably delaysseparation by around 2 days. The umbilical cord, when cut after birth, usually dries and falls off on its own within 515 days. During this period, the area can easily become colonised by…...