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Menopause is marked by a body-wide physiological 'cliff,' study suggests
The final menstrual period is preceded by abrupt "cliff-like" biological changes across multiple body systems, some of which show early signs more than a decade beforehand, according to research published in Nature Medicine. ...
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Benzodiazepine use in first trimester not associated with higher risk for major birth defects
A population-based cohort study found that pregnant people who used benzodiazepines during the first trimester were not at a substantially increased risk of having a baby with major birth defects. The rates of overall major ...
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Healthy diet during pregnancy associated with reduced risk of infant colic and eczema
Infants born to mothers who ate a healthy, Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy were at lower risk for colic and eczema, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston Children's ...
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Empathy can help make maternity care safer—here's how
Poppy Russell lived for just 12 hours. She died in April 2021 at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford after suffering a brain injury during birth. An inquest concluded that her death was preventable.
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New research shows promise for treating hepatitis C in pregnancy
Researchers and clinicians at WashU Medicine are helping reshape how hepatitis C virus (HCV) is treated during pregnancy, with a new study showing that a commonly used antiviral regimen can be used safely and effectively ...
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Regular periods, but worse symptoms: Women with bipolar disorder may be losing out on gynecological care
Researchers have found that women with bipolar disorder who have regular menstrual cycles are more likely to report severe premenstrual symptoms than those with irregular cycles, according to preliminary research being presented ...
Oct 10, 2026
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New research reveals the remarkable complexity of human milk
Two major international studies are providing new insight into how human milk is regulated, showing that some components respond to maternal nutrition, while others remain stable or reflect biological processes involved in ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Maternal house cleaning behaviors during pregnancy associated with child developmental screening outcomes
House dust can contain chemical and biological components, including phthalates, flame retardants, allergens, endotoxins and microorganisms. Because pregnant women spend time indoors, household environmental conditions during ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Training mothers how to respond to babies might reduce the risk of depression after giving birth
Researchers have shown that prenatal training may reduce the risk of postnatal depression in women—but only if they have previously had a baby. This surprising finding is presented for the first time at the ECNP Congress ...
Oct 9, 2026
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New tool helps women decide if egg freezing is right for them
Egg freezing is on the rise. More than 22,000 women in Australia and New Zealand underwent elective egg freezing between 2009 and 2023. Uptake has increased sharply, and there's little sign it will slow down anytime soon.
Oct 9, 2026
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Human milk offers a window into mammary gland function—and its links to infant growth
A study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine identified shared molecular patterns in human milk that link maternal nutrition, mammary gland biology and infant growth.
Oct 8, 2026
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Long-running women's health studies reveal lasting lessons for disease prevention and healthy aging
Andrea Romanos-Nanclares, Ph.D., of the Channing Division of Network Medicine within the Department of Medicine at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of a paper published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's ...
Oct 8, 2026
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Maternal vaccines protect babies from serious infections, but unequal access limits benefits across Europe
Europe must act now to strengthen maternal vaccination during pregnancy and ensure all women and babies can benefit from a new generation of vaccines to protect against serious infections. That is according to a new Lancet ...
Oct 8, 2026
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Bending over on the job increases miscarriage risk, study says
Jobs that require pregnant women to bend over could be increasing their risk of miscarriage, a new study says.
Oct 8, 2026
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Cervical cancer trial finds similar early recovery results after robot-assisted versus open surgery
In early-stage cervical cancer, radical hysterectomy is an established treatment. The operation can be performed either through open surgery or robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery. Until now, there have been limited ...
Oct 8, 2026
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The importance of peer support following a termination of pregnancy for medical reasons
The first study exploring women's experiences of peer support following a termination for medical reasons (TFMR) highlights the profound isolation, misunderstanding and stigma women experience and the importance of peer support.
Oct 8, 2026
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IVF-conceived children show more 'jumping gene' DNA, study finds
Infertility affects more than 15% of couples worldwide. Thanks to medical science, infertility treatments have come a long way over the past few years. For millions of people, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has opened a medical ...
HPV vaccination before pregnancy linked to lower risk of preterm birth and other major complications
Receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine before pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of major pregnancy complications, including preterm birth, with a greater reduction in risk seen among women vaccinated at ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Phthalate byproduct affects multiple cell types in human ovarian tissue, lab tests show
Common chemicals called phthalates, which are used in plastics, cosmetics and personal care products, may affect several different cell types in the human ovary. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet published ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Global study finds stark differences in maternal RSV vaccine uptake
Vaccination against a common respiratory virus during pregnancy lowers the risk of severe disease in babies by 74%, but uptake in many countries remains low, a new review suggests. The report also reveals evidence of lower ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Common epilepsy medication and birth control combinations may reduce contraceptive effectiveness
Nearly one-third of people with epilepsy who were prescribed certain hormonal contraceptives also received antiseizure medications that may make those contraceptives less effective, according to a University of Pittsburgh–led ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Early warning signs of chronic pelvic pain may appear in adolescence, study finds
A new McMaster University study of nearly half a million people has found that many people who go on to develop chronic pelvic pain (CPP) may have been showing warning signs years before diagnosis, offering a potential opportunity ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Antifungal use during pregnancy shows link to altered hormone levels in babies
Many pregnant women develop fungal infections, which are often treated with widely used azole-based antifungal medicines. A new study involving researchers from the DTU National Food Institute and Copenhagen University Hospital ...
Oct 6, 2026
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Early-onset menopause linked to increased symptoms of anxiety and depression
A study by the University of Oulu has found that women who entered menopause earlier than usual reported more symptoms of anxiety and depression than women of the same age who had not yet entered menopause. The work is published ...
Oct 6, 2026
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Pregnancy complications linked to higher risk of cardiac and renal health conditions
Women with a complication in their latest pregnancy or a previous pregnancy face an elevated risk of developing cardiometabolic-renal conditions in subsequent years, suggests a U.K. study published online in the open-access ...
Oct 6, 2026
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