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Babies with older siblings have a higher infection risk, but are less protected through vaccination
Parents know how easily coughs, colds and other infections can move through a household after a child picks up a bug at childcare or school.
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Acetaminophen reaffirmed as first-line medication for treating pain and fever during pregnancy
Acetaminophen remains the recommended first-line medication to treat pain and fever during pregnancy, according to an updated statement from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM). A comprehensive review of the available ...
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Fathers' diet before conception could significantly affect fetal growth and placenta development
What fathers eat before conception could significantly influence fetal growth and placenta development, new research in mice suggests. A team of scientists from the University of Sheffield, found that although dietary differences ...
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Hormone therapy use for menopause declines despite proven benefits, study finds
Hormone therapy use among women in the U.S. remains low, even though it's an effective treatment for many menopause symptoms, according to a new Mayo Clinic study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Jun 1, 2026
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Gestational diabetes shares strong genetic links with type 2 diabetes
New evidence has emerged showing that diabetes developed during pregnancy is likely an early manifestation of type 2 diabetes, triggered by the stresses pregnancy places on the body. In the largest study of its kind, University ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Addition of immunotherapy shows survival benefit in follow-up trial for primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer
Previously, immature overall survival results of the NRG Oncology GY018 (NRG-GY018) trial suggested that the use of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in combination with chemotherapy improved overall survival for patients ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Short-term fasting could boost chemo response in ovarian cancer, study suggests
A simple change in meal timing may help improve outcomes for women with the most common and aggressive form of ovarian cancer, a new study suggests.
Jun 1, 2026
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Natural birth pressure is harming new mothers' mental health
Pressure on women from antenatal classes, social media and health care professionals to have a natural birth is causing lasting psychological harm when it does not go to plan, new research shows. The University of Reading ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Renaming PCOS to PMOS—a 10‑year process of listening to patients and health professionals
A disease's name can have a significant influence on its diagnosis and treatment—or lack thereof. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For decades, doctors thought ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Early interventions can help women achieve optimal weight gain during pregnancy, review suggests
Both too little and too much weight gain during pregnancy are associated with serious maternal and child health outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, death, preeclampsia, and unplanned cesarean delivery. Women ...
May 31, 2026
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Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression
Moments after Jenna Carberg gave birth to her daughter, doctors put the baby on her chest.
May 31, 2026
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An overlooked protein may decide how fast male fertility starts to unravel with age
A study led by researchers at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute (IJC) along with researchers from Rutgers University (U.S.) has identified the Sirtuin 7 (SIRT7) ...
May 30, 2026
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Research confirms Rx Kids improved outcomes for Flint babies, families
A study published in The Lancet Public Health found that Rx Kids, the nation's first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, led to significant improvements in birth outcomes for infants born in Flint, ...
May 30, 2026
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Light movement in pregnancy linked to lower risk of complications
Moving more and sitting less could lower the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Not just ovaries—new name for PCOS reflects the condition's multisystem nature
An estimated 1 in 8 women live with polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS. However, the name is a bit of a misnomer; it suggests that the condition affects only the ovaries. In actuality, the condition ...
May 29, 2026
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Free contraception policy sharply reduces patient costs in B.C., especially for young adults
Researchers at UBC found that B.C.'s decision to provide universal, no-cost prescription contraception sharply reduced what patients pay, with the largest financial gains for people in their 20s. Unaffordable contraception ...
May 29, 2026
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Maternal health knowledge strong, but gaps remain, survey finds
Most Americans know that how well a mother takes care of herself before and during pregnancy affects the health of a baby, but many people remain unclear about some specific maternal health recommendations, including when ...
May 29, 2026
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Scientists identify metabolic target to overcome chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer
Many cancers can be treated by administering DNA-damaging agents, such as platinum-based chemotherapy, because the resulting DNA damage causes the cancer cells to die. A subset of cancers, however, including ovarian cancers, ...
May 28, 2026
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Oral inflammation may reach ovaries, speeding fertility decline, mouse study suggests
A new study led by Prof. Michael Klutstein at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Prof. Asaf Wilensky at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical Center and spearheaded by the students Dr. Paz Kles and Stephen Ameho has ...
May 28, 2026
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Pain during intercourse is still not widely discussed
Pain during intercourse is a topic that still rarely breaks into the public debate on health. As shown in the latest analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, dyspareunia affects up to one in five women. It ...
May 28, 2026
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Weight-shaming from loved ones during pregnancy can hinder healthy habits
Criticism about their weight from their loved ones—partners, family, and friends—may make it harder for women to stay active and eat well during pregnancy and after giving birth, a University of Alberta study shows. Surveys ...
May 28, 2026
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Simple training can save lives by keeping medical supplies on the shelves, researcher finds
A recent study from The University of Texas at San Antonio reveals that low-cost training for frontline health workers can significantly reduce medical supply shortages, potentially saving thousands of lives in developing ...
May 28, 2026
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Supermarket receipts show trends in menstrual pain relief
More than a quarter of women buying menstrual products also purchase pain relief at the same time—and those in lower-income areas are significantly less likely to do so—according to a new study published this week in PLOS ...
May 28, 2026
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Machine learning closes research gaps in drug safety during pregnancy, research shows
A report in the Journal of Medical Internet Research shows developments in the evidence gap in drug safety during pregnancy in its News and Perspectives section. In "How Machine Learning Can Help Close Evidence Gaps for Drug ...
May 27, 2026
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2010 to 2021 saw increase in incidence of Stage IV breast cancer
From 2010 to 2021, there was a significant increase in the incidence of stage IV breast cancer, according to a study published online May 12 in JAMA Network Open.
May 27, 2026
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