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April 22, 2024
MedStar Health Research Institute’s work with the D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms Program informs the new Mother-Baby Intensive Outpatient Program, which provides wraparound, holistic, intensive mental he...
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April 28, 2023
During a healthy pregnancy, your heart works overtime. Here’s one example—your total blood volume can double to support the growing fetus, putting extra strain on your heart and blood vessels. And th...
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March 01, 2023
By MedStar Team
This article was written by Karey M. Sutton, Ph.D. New research shows mothers/birthing individuals are at risk of maternal harm regardless of racial or ethnic background, and despite their tra...
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February 15, 2023
More than half of the 500,000 individuals who die each year from a heart attack are women. Unfortunately, heart conditions are often stereotyped as a primarily male health concern, and symptoms of he...
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February 13, 2023
By MedStar Health Research Institute
This article was written by Wendy Post, DNP, MSN, RN. New research helps shed light on how racism influences fatal and near-death birthing experiences in five inner-city hospitals. ...
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January 20, 2023
Many people are familiar with typical menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep problems. However, in the years leading up to your last menstrual cycle, it’s not uncommon to experienc...
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December 09, 2022
Menopause is defined as the last menstrual period, and it’s a normal biological process that every woman who reaches a certain age goes through. But, many women don’t really know what to expect when ...