No, submitting junk data to period tracking apps won't protect reproductive privacy

It would take huge numbers of people submitting bad data to affect the algorithms behind period tracking apps, but even then it would be more harmful than helpful.

Zaidat Ibrahim, Ph.D student in Health Informatics, Indiana University • conversation
July 7, 2022 ~9 min

The human body has 37 trillion cells. If we can work out what they all do, the results could revolutionise healthcare

Pioneered by the Human Cell Atlas consortium, our understanding of the human body is about to be transformed – and with it, the way we treat and prevent disease

Daniel M Davis, Professor of Immunology, University of Manchester • conversation
July 7, 2022 ~24 min


What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains

Treating a potentially deadly pregnancy complication gets caught up in the abortion debate. A nurse-midwife explains why it shouldn’t.

Amy Alspaugh, Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Tennessee • conversation
June 7, 2022 ~5 min

What is a medication, or medical, abortion? 5 questions answered by 3 doctors

Three experts answer questions about the effectiveness, safety and side effects of medication abortion.

Daniel Grossman, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
May 24, 2022 ~8 min

Less than 1% of abortions take place in the third trimester – here’s why people get them

The reasons why people may seek out late-term abortions are complex and are often based on new medical information and delays caused by state policies.

Katrina Kimport, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
May 17, 2022 ~5 min

Abortion pills are just as safe to prescribe based on a patient's medical history as after an in-person exam, new research finds

During the pandemic, health care providers began prescribing abortion pills safely based solely on a patient’s medical history. Continuing this practice could help remove barriers to abortion care.

Ushma Upadhyay, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
March 21, 2022 ~7 min

Why pregnant people should get vaccinated for COVID-19 – a maternal care expert explains

A robust body of research finds that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy is safe and effective – and the best way to protect both mother and child from the risks of COVID-19.

Stacy Potts, Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, UMass Chan Medical School • conversation
March 18, 2022 ~9 min

How poisonous mercury gets from coal-fired power plants into the fish you eat

The Biden administration is moving to revive mercury limits for coal-fired power plants. A scientist explains mercury’s health risks and the role power plants play.

Gabriel Filippelli, Chancellor's Professor of Earth Sciences and Executive Director, Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute, IUPUI • conversation
Feb. 15, 2022 ~9 min


Pregnancy apps and online spaces fail to support individuals grieving a pregnancy loss – here's what to do about it

New research shows technologies like pregnancy apps do not account for pregnancy loss 72% of the time, causing real harm to users.

Nazanin Andalibi, Assistant Professor of Information, University of Michigan • conversation
Dec. 3, 2021 ~6 min

Breast milk can contain COVID antibodies – good news for babies

There is immense interest in understanding whether potentially protective SARS-CoV-2 antibodies are provided to the baby via breast milk. This is what we know so far.

April Rees, PhD Researcher in Immunology, Swansea University • conversation
Oct. 15, 2021 ~8 min

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