18 September 2020

BMJ Best Practice made free to access for NHS staff

A clinical decision-making support tool from the BMJ is now free to use for all NHS staff. All staff in...

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16 September 2020

Exposure to cadmium in the womb linked to childhood asthma and allergies

Babies born with higher levels of cadmium in their umbilical cord blood may be more likely to develop childhood asthma...

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14 September 2020

The “gold” in breast milk

Alarmins have a positive post-natal impact on the development of intestinal flora and the immune system Breast milk strengthens a...

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11 September 2020

Estrogen may lessen severity of COVID-19 symptoms in women

Why are men at greater risk than women for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 regardless of age?...

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9 September 2020

High blood pressure during pregnancy may mean worse hot flashes during menopause

Women with a history of high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are more likely to experience bothersome menopausal symptoms such...

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7 September 2020

Is COVID-19 transmitted through breast milk? Study suggests not likely

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world, so do the concerns of breastfeeding mothers. Although there have...

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4 September 2020

No safe level of caffeine consumption for pregnant women and would-be mothers

Women who are pregnant or trying for a baby should consider avoiding caffeine, researchers say Women who are pregnant or...

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2 September 2020

Becoming a mother despite having a rheumatic disease

Women with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can have children despite their rheumatic disease. But how do their children develop? A recent...

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