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Almost a third of women in their 20s have never been screened for cervical cancer
The percentage of women in their 20s who have never been screened for cervical cancer has been increasing at a disturbing rate over the past 20 years—to the point that almost a third of women ages 21 to 29 have never been ...
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How forever chemicals may raise risks for pregnant women, fetuses
Forever chemicals have been linked to preterm births, miscarriage, preeclampsia and lower birth weights. Now, a first-of-its-kind study published in Environmental Science & Technology may offer clues about why. UC San Francisco ...
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AI could help detect common cardiovascular diseases from mammograms
Artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of mammograms could be used to detect different common cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), according to a study presented at the ESC Congress 2026.
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AI spots at-risk pregnancies for earlier, more personalized prenatal care
Artificial intelligence (AI) may help identify women and babies at risk of serious health problems earlier in pregnancy, according to a new study analyzing data from more than half a million pregnancies across Sweden, Chile ...
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Earlier menopause linked to higher risk of bronchiectasis
Women with a shorter reproductive lifespan are at greater risk of developing bronchiectasis, according to a new study in the July 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.
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How pregnancy itself drives deadly hepatitis E outcomes
Researchers have uncovered a biological mechanism that helps explain why hepatitis E virus infections can be especially severe—and often fatal—during pregnancy, finding that normal pregnancy-related hormonal changes inadvertently ...
Aug 26, 2026
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People say they would not want to test embryos for traits like low IQ. But if given the information, they act on it
A study of more than 2,000 people in the United States and China finds that the line between medical and nonmedical traits, which underpins rules on embryo testing in most countries, does not match public preferences.
Aug 26, 2026
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Common diabetes medication can reduce preterm birth rates in high-risk pregnancies
A common diabetes medication can reduce the risk of early and preterm births for mothers at high metabolic risk, according to new research led by Monash University. Published in NEJM Evidence, the study investigated whether ...
Aug 26, 2026
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Immune responses to urinary tract infection linked to birth outcomes
A study published in Science Translational Medicine shows that the increased risk of preterm birth associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) is linked to the body's immune response to the infection rather than to the ...
Aug 26, 2026
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Maternity care improvements linked to fewer stillbirths and newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa
A combination of training, quality improvement and leadership support in hospitals across four countries in sub-Saharan Africa is linked to fewer stillbirths and deaths among newborns during the first 24 hours of life, according ...
Aug 26, 2026
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A new saliva test for endometriosis is in trials. What this and other new endo tests mean for you
It can take years for someone to be diagnosed with endometriosis. This can mean ongoing pain, repeated appointments, uncertainty and delayed treatment.
Aug 26, 2026
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HRT linked to lower dementia risk in large UK study
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of dementia, particularly for certain groups of women—according to a study from the University of East Anglia and the University of Exeter.
Aug 26, 2026
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Drought during pregnancy increases the risk of preterm birth and impaired fetal growth, international study suggests
Climate change is making droughts more frequent, prolonged and intense in many regions of the world, increasing the need to understand their effects on health.
Aug 25, 2026
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Stem cells derived from patient placentas reproduce preeclampsia features
A new model developed by researchers at Kumamoto University and collaborators from Tohoku University and Kyushu University could advance research into preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications. The team has developed ...
Aug 25, 2026
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A single genetic test can uncover causes of previously unexplained premature ovarian insufficiency
Premature ovarian insufficiency affects up to 3.5% of women and is an important cause of female infertility. However, in most cases, the underlying cause remains unknown. A recent study by researchers at the University of ...
Aug 25, 2026
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High folic acid in pregnancy linked to early bleeding risk
Women taking high-dose folic acid supplements during early pregnancy may face an increased risk of vaginal bleeding, according to new research from Flinders University and collaborating institutions that raises important ...
Aug 25, 2026
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Late diagnosis and limited care drive gynecologic cancer-related deaths in low- and middle-income countries
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bear a disproportionate burden of gynecologic malignancies—cancers of the cervix, endometrium, ovary, vagina and vulva. A review published in CANCER reveals that survival disparities ...
Aug 24, 2026
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Scientists identify molecule driving one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer
Australian researchers have uncovered a promising new way to tackle one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, raising hopes for more effective treatments to stop the disease from spreading.
Aug 21, 2026
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How loss of tumor suppressor drives ER+ breast cancer to metastasize to the bone
A Baylor College of Medicine-led team has uncovered how loss of tumor suppressor neurofibromin (NF1) in estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer cells drives the cells' preference to metastasize to bone.
Aug 21, 2026
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Maternal anemia linked to increased risk of giving birth to small, vulnerable babies
Almost 40% of mothers with moderate or severe anemia gave birth to babies who were born prematurely, had low birth weight or were smaller than expected for their gestational age, according to new research from the London ...
Aug 21, 2026
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New rapid test could transform iron treatment worldwide
Iron deficiency is one of the world's most common nutritional disorders, affecting millions of women and children globally. Yet diagnosing it remains difficult in many low-resource settings, where access to laboratories and ...
Aug 20, 2026
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Novel stem cell platform improves study of endometriosis
Scientists led by Julie Kim, Ph.D., the Susy Y. Hung Research Professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Division of Reproductive Science in Medicine, have developed a novel stem cell platform that provides a new way to ...
Aug 20, 2026
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Endometriosis diagnosis linked to long-lasting mental health burden
Women who are later diagnosed with endometriosis have a markedly higher use of antidepressant and anxiety medication and are far more often in contact with psychiatric hospital departments than other women. This is not only ...
Aug 20, 2026
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Model may help identify women at risk for overactive bladder
A machine learning model can predict overactive bladder (OAB) risk in women using common reproductive and sociodemographic data, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in JMIR Medical Informatics.
Aug 20, 2026
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Mixed feelings about pregnancy may shape family conflict long after childbirth
A pregnancy that is unintended or met with mixed feelings may affect more than the decision about whether and when to have a child.
Aug 20, 2026
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