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Fecal transplants from older mice found to significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in younger mice
A new study details how fecal transplants from older female mice significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in young mice. The surprising results reveal a direct link between the microbiome (the collection of all ...
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Pregnant? Researchers discover that it may decrease your 'fear memory'
There's a reason that the term "mom brain" exists. In recent years, research has shown that the forgetfulness and general fogginess that mothers can experience after giving birth, both immediately and in the long term, is ...
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Practice guidance for treatment of chronic pelvic pain published
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) published new practice guidance for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain in women who suffer from a pelvic venous disorder. The guidance was published online in the Journal of ...
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Prenatal opioid exposure impacts child well-being through adolescence, finds study
Children with prenatal opioid exposure face struggles in health, education, and social well-being throughout their childhoods and teenage years, even when sociodemographic factors are factored out. The global opioid crisis ...
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Closing the gap in maternal and child health: Rural Birthing on Country model shows positive results
A new study into the clinical effectiveness of a rural Birthing on Country service—compared to mainstream maternity services—has revealed First Nations women had significantly more normal vaginal births, were more likely ...
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Hormones influence women's exercise performance, but not as you'd expect, finds research
Female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate monthly across the menstrual cycle, affecting moods and energy levels. New research from the University of Oregon finds that those fluctuations don't change a woman's ...
Mar 2, 2026
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FDA is removing the 'black box' warning on hormone treatments for women in menopause
For years, Cathleen "Cat" Brown, a Philadelphia obstetrician and gynecologist, would listen to patients complaining of hot flashes, brain fog, and painful sex and prescribe estrogen as a safe option for easing their menopausal ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Women under 25 with cervical lesions face higher risk of heart disease, study finds
Young women with a history of cervical lesions are at 20% higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and more likely to die from it, compared to others their age without the condition. High-grade squamous intraepithelial ...
Placental vascular reactivity can help ID fetal congenital heart disease
Placental vascular reactivity (PLVR) can help identify fetal congenital heart disease (CHD), according to a study recently published in Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
Feb 27, 2026
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What's the link between talcum powder and cancer?
More than 1,300 Victorians have joined a class action against Johnson & Johnson alleging its talcum powder products left them with ovarian cancer, mesothelioma (cancer affecting the lungs) and other cancers affecting the ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Researcher investigates regulatory and ethical challenges in femtech innovation
In recent years, the quickly growing "femtech" industry has transformed how many women monitor and manage their health. This field of technology creates products including everything from period trackers to AI-assisted cancer ...
Feb 27, 2026
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First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair shows safe results
A Phase I clinical trial published in The Lancet has shown that combining stem cell therapy with standard fetal surgery before birth is a safe and promising approach to treat myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida. ...
Feb 26, 2026
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A woman's birthing position isn't a choice, it's a biomechanical strategy
Women's bodies undergo some of the most intense mechanical demands in human physiology during childbirth and yet the science behind this crucial moment in human life has been largely overlooked for as long as modern science ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Why breastfeeding's benefits may last years: Immune cells link lactation to long-lasting health
It's widely known that breastfeeding impacts the health of both mother and child, but the underlying biology that leads to these effects has been understudied. In a review article published in Trends in Immunology, researchers ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Science for living: Can using AI risk prediction in breast cancer screening improve early detection?
Artificial intelligence is transforming medicine, but what does that mean for breast cancer screening? Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School are exploring how an AI-based tool might help identify women at higher risk for ...
Feb 26, 2026
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DopFone app can accurately track fetal heart rate using only a smartphone
Heart rate is an important sign of fetal health, yet few technologies exist to easily and inexpensively track fetal heart rates outside of doctors' offices. This can create risks for pregnancies in low-resource regions where ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Yawns in healthy fetuses might indicate mild distress
Even in the womb, where all oxygen is provided by the parental placenta, fetuses can—and do—yawn. More yawns during observation were associated with a lower weight at birth—potentially indicating mild fetal stress in ...
Feb 25, 2026
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HPV vaccination provides 'sustained protection' against cervical cancer, study shows
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is associated with a significantly reduced risk of invasive cervical cancer, with no indication of waning protection up to 18 years after vaccination, finds a study from Sweden published ...
Feb 25, 2026
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Cannabis in pregnancy may leave schizophrenia-risk signals in the placenta
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health disorder that is characterized by psychosis, making it difficult for a person to tell what is real. It impacts about 1% of the Canadian population and is linked to major health challenges, ...
Feb 25, 2026
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Abortion-related laws may affect broader access to maternal health care
A study in Health Economics uncovers a major unintended consequence of abortion-related regulations: a measurable decline in the availability of obstetricians and gynecologists. Since 2010, increasing numbers of states across ...
Feb 25, 2026
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How well are international guidelines followed for certain medications for high-risk pregnancies?
Prenatal magnesium sulfate and steroids can reduce the risks of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in preterm infants. A review in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics has found that despite being ...
Feb 25, 2026
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Cervical cancer rates plummet among states with high HPV vaccination rates
Cervical cancer rates are plummeting in states with higher rates of HPV vaccination, a new study reports. Overall, cervical cancers have declined by 27% among young women in the years since the human papillomavirus (HPV) ...
Feb 24, 2026
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Pre-pregnancy parental overweight/obesity linked to next generation's heightened fatty liver disease risk
Pre-pregnancy parental overweight and obesity is linked to the next generation's heightened risk of developing fatty liver disease, a potential precursor to cirrhosis and liver failure, suggests research published online ...
Feb 24, 2026
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Can you take antidepressants while pregnant?
Many women who become pregnant while taking antidepressants face a difficult decision: Should they continue their medication to protect themselves against severe depression, or stop to avoid possible risks to the baby? New ...
Feb 24, 2026
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New study calls for personalized, tiered approach to postpartum care
A new study from researchers at the University of Liverpool and King's College London reveals that while women may value the convenience of virtual postpartum care, they remain concerned about the need for physical examinations ...
Feb 24, 2026
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