There has been much good news about the speed with which the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to the general public. Most recently, a Centers for Disease Control task force met and determined that first responders and nursing home residents would be among the first U.S. citizens to receive the two-dose vaccine (via The New York Times). Essential workers and […] (HealthDay)—Pregnancies in women with psoriasis have an increased risk for adverse outcomes, including preeclampsia and stillbirth, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the Journal of Dermatology. Yu-Heui Huang, M.D., from Chung Shan Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan, and colleagues examined maternal and fetal outcomes for mothers with psoriasis using a population-based nationwide health registrar database. A total […] A new study now recommends that, in addition to routine medical check-ups, health professionals should also ask pregnant woman about their psychological well-being There is consensus among studies dealing with natural disasters such as famines, earthquakes and pandemics that the stress to which pregnant women are exposed during such crises has short and long-term consequences on their health and that […] A drug that acts via the natural ‘kisspeptin’ hormone system in the body has the potential to treat reproductive health problems in women, according to a new study. Twenty-four women were injected with a drug called MVT-602 which targets the kisspeptin system to stimulate reproductive hormones that affect fertility, sexual development and menstruation. The naturally occurring form of kisspeptin called […] Team sport effectively counteracts diminished vascular function in women with high blood pressure, even several years after the onset of menopause. This, according to new research from the Copenhagen Center for Team Sports and Health at Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen. Estrogen loss associated with transition into menopause increases women’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease and […] TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 — Pregnant women with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have increased risks for severe COVID-19-associated illness, according to research published in the Nov. 2 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Laura D. Zambrano, Ph.D., from the CDC COVID-19 Response Team, and colleagues provide updated […] Black women born in the United States have a higher risk of developing preeclampsia compared to Black women who immigrated to the country, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2020. Preeclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and kidney dysfunction, is one of the leading causes of maternal […] Among women participating in cervical cancer screening in Sweden, those with a diagnosis of invasive cervical cancer had an increased risk of iatrogenic injuries (as a consequence of medical intervention) and non-iatrogenic injuries (caused by accidents and self-harm) requiring hospitalization, according to results published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. “Cervical […] SheaMoisture’s new campaign comes with a financial commitment toward Black women. The company unveiled today “It Comes Naturally,” a brand campaign conceived of and executed by Black and multicultural women. The campaign comes nearly five months after SheaMoisture announced it would invest $100,000 to create a social justice coalition. Around that time, Unilever also announced it would pledge more than […] WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 — Natural fertility is maintained after fertility-sparing surgery (FSS) for women with borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs), with no difference in survival, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in Fertility and Sterility. Gry Johansen, M.D., from the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, and colleagues assessed the efficacy of FSS on reproductive outcomes (natural conception, use […]
The Truth About The COVID-19 Vaccine’s Availability For Pregnant Women And Kids
Adverse pregnancy outcomes up for women with psoriasis
New study warns of the stress experienced by pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic
New drug can improve fertility in women with reproductive health problems
Team sport lowers blood pressure in postmenopausal women
Risk for Severe Disease Up for Pregnant Women With SARS-CoV-2
U.S.-born Black women at higher risk of preeclampsia than Black immigrants
Women with cervical cancer may have increased risk of injury during diagnostic workup
SheaMoisture to Reinvest in Black Women Entrepreneurs With New Campaign
Women Can Conceive After Surgery for Borderline Ovarian Tumors
