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Worrisome Increase in Some Medical Scans During Pregnancy
Use of medical imaging during pregnancy increased significantly in the United States, with nearly a four-fold rise over the last two decades in the number of women undergoing CT scans.
Offspring of Pregnant Women Exposed to High Level of Pollutants May Have Lower IQs
A new study has found that pregnant women exposed to higher levels of air pollutants had children with lower IQs.
Women Denied Abortions May Endure Long-term Health Consequences
Women who were denied abortions reported higher rates of joint pain, persistent headaches and migraines, and poorer overall health five years later, compared to women able to obtain abortions.
As More States Restrict Abortions, Research Points to Negative Health Outcomes for Women, Families
A renewed push by several states to restrict access to abortions could have negative consequences for the health and well-being of women, as well as their children, research has shown.
$5.6M to Study Enhanced Prenatal Care for Low-Income Women
The new PCORI-funded project's primary research goal is to compare the effectiveness of the two models of care in lowering a woman’s risk of preterm birth and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
K Scholar Team Science Awardees Bring Family Planning Care to Liver Transplant Recipients
The team behind a K Scholar Team Science Award designed a pilot study to shine light on fertility after liver transplant and the subsequent need for improved family planning counseling.
What’s So Controversial About the First Gene-Edited Babies? Experts Explain
UCSF experts in gene editing and bioethics weigh in on the news of Chinese researcher He Jiankui’s announcement of the birth of the first babies who had their DNA edited as embryos.
Emotional Abuse May Be Linked with Menopause Misery
UCSF has identified another factor that may add to menopause torment: an emotionally abusive partner or spouse.
Less Surveillance Needed for Simple Ovarian Cysts
Study found that simple cysts are normal, extremely common and aren’t linked to a higher risk of ovarian cancer. As a result, unless they are symptomatic, simple cysts can be safely ignored.
Genetic Risk Factor for Erectile Dysfunction Identified
In a new study discovered that variants at a single site on Chromosome 6 are associated with a significantly higher risk of developing erectile dysfunction.
New Generation Health Center Celebrates Opening at New Location
Thanks to a strong partnership as well as the philanthropy of many donors, the New Generation Health Center is opening its doors at the Homeless Prenatal Program to ensure San Francisco residents receive critical reproductive health care for years to come.
