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STI screening linked to fewer preterm births
Screening and treating pregnant patients for three common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) twice during pregnancy was associated with a 23% lower risk of preterm birth compared with standard care, according to a randomized ...
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Personalized ovarian cancer vaccines spark immunity in phase 1 trial
Rapidly dividing cancer cells can develop DNA mutations that produce abnormal proteins called antigens, which are unique to each patient's cancer. Scientists are now testing personalized cancer vaccines that target these ...
Oct 28, 2026
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Universal immunization of newborns against RSV could significantly reduce infant hospitalizations in EU
As the season for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory diseases approaches, a new report from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) indicates that universal immunization of newborns ...
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Your bottom shape doesn't reveal your estrogen levels—despite what social media says
The shape of your bottom cannot tell you anything about your hormones, whatever recent social media posts claim. Determining hormone levels requires appropriate laboratory testing; buttock shape is not a reliable indicator.
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One month's rainfall helps forecast low birth weight risk in West Africa
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a method for predicting the likelihood of low birth weights in West Africa, based on climate and socioeconomic data. Their model, when incorporated into an early warning system ...
Oct 28, 2026
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Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy linked to higher risk of autism
A Rutgers-led analysis of health insurance records found that exposure to fine particles from wildfire smoke during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children, with the strongest associations ...
Oct 27, 2026
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It's not (just) the heat, it's the humidity: Examining the impact of intensifying humid heat on pregnancies
New research led by the University of Michigan contains insights for public health officials and communities in Nigeria as they navigate pregnancies through increasing heat and humidity.
Oct 27, 2026
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Autistic women experience more severe menopausal symptoms, study confirms
A new study by researchers at Bournemouth University has shown that autistic people consistently experience more severe menopausal symptoms than non-autistic people, leading to poorer well-being and quality of life.
Oct 27, 2026
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Blood pressure pregnancy clue could open door to new treatments
Researchers at the University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have uncovered a hidden defect in the tiny blood vessels of women with preeclampsia, a dangerous and common pregnancy complication ...
Oct 27, 2026
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High-dose oxytocin protocol linked to lower postpartum hemorrhage rates
A change in how oxytocin is administered after childbirth may help reduce postpartum hemorrhage, a new study suggests.
Oct 27, 2026
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A doctor's take on new menopause guidelines
Many women I see in my practice have questions about menopause and hormone therapy. The newest guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) bring some welcome clarity.
Oct 27, 2026
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Night shifts during pregnancy linked to heightened risk of young child's neurodevelopmental abnormalities
Working night shifts during pregnancy is linked to a heightened risk of neurodevelopmental abnormalities detected by screening in the child by the age of 4, finds research published online in Occupational & Environmental ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Highest endometrial cancer rates found in San Antonio region
An Upper-South region of Texas including San Antonio and Bexar County had the state's highest hysterectomy-corrected incidence of endometrial cancer and the largest increase over time, a study led by scientists at The University ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Health facility data could improve maternal mortality estimates, study shows
Data routinely collected by health facilities could become an additional source for measuring maternal mortality, but the quality needs to improve. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Tanzania propose four measures ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Weakened chromosome anchors may help explain age-related declines in egg quality
As many as one in six adults face fertility difficulties worldwide, research has shown, and the challenge becomes harder as they age. Starting around age 35, the risk of eggs carrying an abnormal number of chromosomes rises ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Next-generation drug reduces endometrial cancer progression and death in trial
A new drug is effective at decreasing the recurrence of, and death from, endometrial cancer, an international study shows. The drug, called sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), attaches to a protein on the surface of tumor ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Fast-aging placentas may explain preeclampsia risks
Preeclampsia affects up to 8% of pregnancies worldwide and contributes to about 16% of maternal deaths globally, making the condition one of pregnancy's most serious complications. For women diagnosed with preeclampsia, the ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Immunotherapy combination extends survival in advanced endometrial cancer
An immunotherapy-based regimen combining durvalumab and the PARP inhibitor olaparib demonstrated encouraging long-term survival outcomes for patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer, according to new trial results ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Shared framework aims to redefine heart health for girls and women
The American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have released a publication that redefines heart health in girls ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Reproductive health and cystic fibrosis: New guidance offers options and hope
For much of the history of cystic fibrosis (CF) care, reproductive health was not a major part of the conversation. Fertility challenges were the norm for men and women with this genetic disorder, and many grew up assuming ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Most pregnancies after living kidney donation are uncomplicated, study finds
Most pregnancies after living kidney donation are uncomplicated, according to a new Canadian study that provides a clearer picture of pregnancy outcomes among kidney donors. The study, published in JAMA and led by researchers ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Postpartum recovery window may play a critical role in maternal aging and long-term health
In many studies, it appears that women who have more children have a higher risk of heart disease and a shorter life span, but this effect is inconsistent across populations and no good explanation for it exists. Against ...
Oct 25, 2026
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Mindfulness and self-compassion can alleviate premenstrual symptoms
A kind attitude toward oneself and practicing mindfulness can improve functioning in individuals who experience severe premenstrual symptoms, according to a study by psychologists from SWPS University and Jagiellonian University.
Oct 23, 2026
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Could fish consumption reduce the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy?
A new prospective study from Japan explored whether fish consumption before and during pregnancy is linked to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. Researchers analyzed ...
Oct 23, 2026
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How much autonomy do women actually have when giving birth?
You spend your pregnancy researching and planning for when your baby finally arrives, as well as considering what might happen if things don't go according to plan.
Oct 23, 2026
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