Healthcare News
Abortion remains medically safe for U.S. women
Debate rages over access to abortion, but experts say the collected medical evidence makes one thing clear—it is a fundamentally safe procedure for women.
Removing ovaries, fallopian tubes during non-cancerous hysterectomy safer for post-menopausal patients: study
A study of over 200,500 women who had a hysterectomy for non-cancerous reasons found an increased risk of death in women under 50 years of age when the ovaries and fallopian tubes were also removed during the surgery. The same association was not found in women over 50.
New study finds no risk of pregnancy loss from COVID-19 vaccination
A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine has found no correlation between COVID-19 vaccinations and risk of first-trimester miscarriages, providing further evidence of the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
Obstetrician groups recommend COVID vaccine during pregnancy
Two leading obstetricians' groups on Friday recommended COVID-19 shots for all pregnant women, citing concerns over rising cases and low vaccination rates.
COVID Vaccination in Pregnancy May Pass Helpful Antibodies to Baby
Here's reassuring news for moms-to-be: Pregnant women who receive the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines appear to transfer protective antibodies to their babies, a new study says.
