Pregnancy is an engineering challenge − diagnosing and treating preterm birth requires understanding its mechanics

How and why preterm birth happens is still unclear, in part because research on pregnancy tends to focus on developmental biology.

Michelle L. Oyen, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis • conversation
June 4, 2024 • ~10 min

More than 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable in the US, and mental health is the leading cause

Many of the preventable pregnancy-related deaths documented by the CDC are directly attributable to failures and barriers in the maternal care system.

Rachel Diamond, Clinical Training DIrector and Assistant Professor of Couple and Family Therapy, Adler University • conversation
Nov. 30, 2022 • ~10 min

Ovarian cancer is not a silent killer – recognizing its symptoms could help reduce misdiagnosis and late detection

There are currently no effective tests to screen for ovarian cancer. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to recognize and prevent it.

Barbara Goff, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington • conversation
April 25, 2022 • ~6 min

The cervix is sensitive, and surgeons need to acknowledge the part it plays in some women's pleasure

Sexual health experts say it's a misconception that the cervix is insensitive, which can have implications for some medical procedures.

María Cruz Rodríguez del Cerro, Professor of Psychobiology, UNED - Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia • conversation
March 20, 2020 • ~6 min

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