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Implant design helps fight ovarian cancer from the inside
Researchers have developed an implant that could deliver next-generation therapies for ovarian cancer precisely where they are needed while simultaneously monitoring how the disease responds.
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Microplastics cross placenta-like barrier and disrupt key pregnancy hormones in new cell model study
Tiny, near-invisible fragments of plastic shed from the products we use every day through sunlight and mechanical wear have been quietly working their way deep into the human body. Microplastics have already been found in ...
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Like Zika, Oropouche virus can also affect the brains of unborn babies
Discovered in 1955, the Oropouche virus has circulated mainly in the Amazon, causing a febrile illness virtually indistinguishable from those caused by dengue, Zika and chikungunya, viruses also transmitted by biting mosquitoes.
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Seeking new solutions for perinatal mental health
Regan Odysseus was scared. She'd tried Prozac before, but the medication made her mental health worse, leaving her unsure whether further treatment would help or hurt. But between her full-time job as an ICU nurse, her full-time ...
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New recommendations address GLP-1 medications across women's reproductive years
As the use of GLP-1 and other incretin-based medications for obesity continues to grow worldwide, researchers at Marshall University have contributed to an international effort to address one of medicine's most pressing unanswered ...
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Overweight and obesity in childhood associated with increased risk of childlessness in adulthood
A study of nearly 61,000 women in Denmark finds that women who had a body mass index (BMI) trajectory in the overweight or obesity range during childhood were less likely to have children than women with a normal (average) ...
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Working from home doesn't guarantee breastfeeding success
Working from home is often seen as a good solution for new mothers, but a new Washington State University study reveals that the blurred boundaries between home and work can introduce barriers to sustained breastfeeding.
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Gestational diabetes affects 1 in 8 mothers in England, data reveal
One in eight mothers in England is now diagnosed with gestational diabetes, with diagnoses rising by 60% in just five years, according to a major study published in the journal BMJ Medicine.
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Bacterial vaginosis tied to tripled STI risk, major study finds
Women with vaginosis are around three times as likely to also test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia or other bacterial sexually transmitted infections, a new study says.
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Video-based peer support can boost breastfeeding rates and maternal confidence
A research team from the School of Nursing at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that video-call support from trained peer mothers helped first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully. ...
Aug 3, 2026
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Premature menopause linked to high blood pressure
Women who enter menopause at an earlier age have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new study says.
Aug 3, 2026
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Pregnancy complications can signal heart disease risk years before traditional screening, study finds
McGill University researchers have developed a new tool to identify heart disease risk in women earlier in life.
Aug 3, 2026
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The first 72 hours: Hospital routines may undermine breastfeeding
An evidence review of international research suggests widespread misconceptions within the medical community about early milk production, pacifiers and breast pumps may be undermining breastfeeding success in the critical ...
Aug 1, 2026
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Ivermectin taken at the start of pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, found no increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or major congenital anomalies among women inadvertently ...
Aug 1, 2026
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New study links exposure to fungicides and insecticides to changes in the age of menarche
Puberty is a process regulated by the endocrine system, and its timing can be altered by environmental factors. Several recent studies point to a trend toward earlier onset of puberty in girls, a phenomenon linked to a complex ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Personalized care could help more women achieve their breastfeeding goals, new research finds
Breastfeeding support should move beyond simply encouraging women to breastfeed and instead focus on providing personalized, compassionate and culturally sensitive care, according to new research published in Women and Birth ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Scientists identify fructose as a surprise driver of cancer spread
A new study from The Wistar Institute has uncovered an unexpected link between fructose—a common dietary sugar—and the spread of an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. Published in Nature Aging, the study found that cancer ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Family history raises breast cancer risk even when BRCA testing is negative
Women who test negative for BRCA gene mutations may still be at greater risk of developing breast cancer than the general population, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators.
Jul 30, 2026
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Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief
Although menopause is not a new phenomenon by any means, the past few years of what some have called the "menopause moment" have brought it to the forefront of the national conversation.
Jul 30, 2026
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Q&A: Are environmental chemicals and endometrial cancer linked?
Researchers at Penn State are investigating whether exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the environment may play a role in the development of endometrial cancer, particularly among women in rural communities. The ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities
In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision. Lupe, a participant in a study on emotional distress and maternal health in El Paso, Texas, recounted her birth experience ...
Jul 30, 2026
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CAR T-cell treatment may enable healthy pregnancies without immunosuppressive drugs
Autoimmune diseases primarily affect young women and interfere with their plans to start a family. Pregnancy in women with autoimmune diseases carries greater risks for several reasons.
Jul 30, 2026
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Beetroot juice may benefit pregnant women with chronic kidney disease
Pregnancy places extra strain on the kidneys, and for women with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), around half will experience a decline in kidney function during pregnancy. Despite these risks, outcomes for ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Trial evaluates maternal vaccine to protect newborns from Group B Streptococcus
Researchers from the Wits Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (Wits VIDA) Research Unit at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have played a leading role in an international phase 1/2 clinical trial demonstrating ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Percentage of body fat may be better indicator of men's reproductive health than BMI
A man's body fat percentage may be a better indicator of his reproductive health than body mass index (BMI), according to a large study of more than 1,000 Danish men.
Jul 29, 2026
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