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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Human neural stem cells found to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 variants
Human neural stem cells that help form the brain and spinal cord are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, including omicron variants BA.1 and BA.2, according to new research from the University of California, Riverside. The ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Drug-free approach shown to reduce depression relapse among new and expectant moms
A free, online program developed by University of Colorado Boulder researchers has been shown to reduce the risk of depression relapse by double digits among new moms and moms-to-be who have struggled with it before.
Oct 22, 2026
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Giving birth again too soon after having a baby could lead to quicker biological aging
The study of biological aging, how our cells, tissues and organs change over time, independent of how many years have passed, is a growing area of research that aims to help scientists understand the root causes of chronic ...
Oct 22, 2026
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'Molecular glue' stabilizes protein that inhibits development of non–small cell lung cancer and uterine cancer
Protein phosphatase 2A plays a central role in controlling many cell signaling pathways, which are frequently disrupted during tumor development and growth.
Oct 22, 2026
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Prenatal iron deficiency leaves lasting changes in the developing brain
During the first weeks of pregnancy, developing cells are already laying the foundation for the brain. Iron plays a major role in the organization and shaping of cells during this stage of gestation. Epidemiological studies ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Excessive weight gain during pregnancy linked to higher risk of severe maternal complications
A new study of more than 1 million births led by McMaster University researchers has found that gaining too much weight during pregnancy, regardless of a person's starting weight, is linked to a higher risk of life-threatening ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Q&A: Expert explains why women should reconsider skipping the Pap smear
For a long time, the Pap smear has been a lifesaving screening tool for cervical cancer.
Oct 22, 2026
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Adding a Mirena IUD during surgery can reduce the risk of hysterectomy in women with heavy menstrual bleeding
Fitting a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) during surgery to help manage heavy menstrual bleeding reduces a woman's risk of needing a hysterectomy in the following two years by more than half, according to a new open-label ...
Oct 22, 2026
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'Digital twins' of immune system in pregnancy identify drugs to prevent early labor
Researchers have identified two common drugs that may, when given together during pregnancy, prevent premature births. The finding is the fruit of a new Stanford Medicine–led, artificial intelligence–powered technique for ...
Oct 21, 2026
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Menopause and exercise: Experts share what works
Hot flashes and night sweats tend to dominate conversations about menopause, but some of the most important changes are harder to see—muscle slowly gives way to fat, bones lose density and the body needs fewer calories to ...
Oct 21, 2026
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First generic combo hormone patch could make menopause relief more affordable
Women looking for relief from menopause symptoms could soon have a more affordable option for a weekly hormone patch.
Oct 21, 2026
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