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Planning a pregnancy? Study suggests antibiotic timing may affect mental well-being
Perinatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy or in the period after childbirth, is one of the most common mental health conditions experienced by women. The condition affects the well-being of the mother during both ...
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More Americans are traveling farther for maternity care, study finds
Fewer people in the United States can reach hospital-based obstetric care within a reasonable drive than a decade ago, according to a new national study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute. The study found that ...
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Researchers look to bolster technology support for menopause
Women in need of supportive maternal and menstrual health care in patriarchal societies have increasingly found outlets for disclosure in online communities. That support, however, begins to disappear in these restrictive ...
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Plastic additives tied to millions of preterm births worldwide
Exposure to a chemical commonly used to make plastic more flexible may have contributed to about 1.97 million preterm births in 2018 alone, or more than 8% of the world's total, a new analysis of population surveys shows. ...
Mar 31, 2026
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3 million-cell map shows menopause reshapes breast tissue, possibly raising cancer risk
Scientists have created the most detailed map to date, comprised of over 3 million cells, showing how breast tissue changes as women age—including dramatic changes during menopause.
Mar 31, 2026
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Living in food deserts may affect complications after breast reconstruction
For patients undergoing breast reconstruction, residing in a food desert may be associated with an increased risk of certain complications after surgery, according to a study appearing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Mar 31, 2026
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Surgeon highlights breast cancer screening challenges for women with dense breast tissue
A new editorial by a Uniformed Services University (USU) faculty member calls attention to challenges in breast cancer screening that may disproportionately affect active duty women and have implications for military readiness. ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Lifestyle can also influence the severity of endometriosis symptoms
According to a recent review by researchers at Semmelweis University, published in the journal Nutrients, lifestyle and dietary changes may help people living with endometriosis. The study analyzed more than 100 international ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Researchers investigate the Planetary Health Diet in pregnancy
Following The Planetary Health Diet in pregnancy can meet key nutrient requirements, suggesting that women who eat more sustainably in pregnancy may have higher intakes of several key pregnancy-related nutrients, including ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Green spaces may help protect unborn babies from the effects of air pollution during pregnancy, review finds
Living near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful effects of outdoor air pollution during pregnancy, according to a new systematic review from Curtin University. The study, published in Environmental ...
Mar 31, 2026
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From first kick to post-partum: Scientific research informs new UEFA breast health guide for footballers
The University of Portsmouth's Research Group in Breast Health (RGBH) has worked alongside UEFA to develop an educational breast health resource for football players—the first to provide dedicated guidance for players during ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Assessing health care workers attitudes about prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
The authors of a recent study have recommended improvements to commonly used assessments of health care and social service providers' attitudes about prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The recommendations ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Probiotic tablets in weeks 10 to 14 linked to fewer repeat preterm births
Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal illness and death, especially among women with a history of premature delivery. Researchers in Japan explored whether taking probiotics early in pregnancy could help reduce the risk ...
Mar 30, 2026
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More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy
Dr. Jacquelyn Means knew that being pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging.
Mar 30, 2026
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Why early pregnancy loss care can feel isolating, and how a new program can help
An Australian-first early pregnancy loss support program has been developed to better address the emotional care of bereaved parents. The program, M-HELP (Mental Health after Early Pregnancy Loss), was developed by University ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Lost in space: Sperm struggles to navigate during weightless sex
Scientists have used a tiny plastic "obstacle course" to test how much sperm would struggle to navigate during sex in the weightlessness of space.
Mar 29, 2026
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Precision medicine may be on the way for patients with endometriosis
Endometriosis is a devastating chronic pain condition caused by uterine-like cells growing where they aren't supposed to. People with endometriosis can develop extremely painful periods, bladder issues, and even infertility. ...
Mar 29, 2026
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Teens are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth
Teens in the U.S. are obtaining medication abortion pills through telehealth, and young people aged 18 to 24 are ordering medication abortion at much higher rates than older adults.
Mar 29, 2026
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Global review finds wide gaps in rules for polygenic embryo testing
A new global review shows that countries are taking very different approaches to regulating polygenic embryo testing. For more than four decades, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has helped families have children. Scientists ...
Mar 29, 2026
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Why a man's health before pregnancy matters for the next generation
When we think about preparing for a healthy pregnancy and baby, most advice focuses on women. Such advice might include good nutrition, taking dietary supplements, avoiding alcohol or smoking and managing their medications ...
Mar 29, 2026
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Targeted screening blitz could bring Indigenous cervical cancer elimination to 2036
Research from The Australian National University (ANU) and The University of Sydney (USYD) reveals cervical cancer among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will not be eliminated without urgent and targeted action ...
Mar 28, 2026
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Study reveals how live bacterial therapy reshapes the vaginal microbiome and identifies predictors of treatment success
A new study from the Kwon Lab at the Ragon Institute, published in Cell Host & Microbe, provides the most detailed picture yet of how a promising bacterial therapy works to prevent recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV) and why ...
Mar 27, 2026
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Study finds a U-shaped link between ovarian cancer diagnosis time and survival
Ovarian cancer is hard to diagnose early. Its symptoms, like bloating and abdominal pain, are vague and similar to other more common conditions. Early diagnosis improves outcomes for many cancers. However, prior research ...
Mar 27, 2026
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Increase in labor induction rates seen from 2016 to 2024
From 2016 to 2024, there was an increase in labor induction rates across all maternal age groups and across all six race and Hispanic origin groups, according to a March data brief published by the National Center for Health ...
Mar 27, 2026
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Breakdown products from 'eco-friendly' plastics impede fetal development in mice, study shows
When the "eco-friendly" bioplastic, polylactic acid (PLA), biodegrades, the resulting nanoplastics can accumulate in the fetuses of pregnant mice and interfere with fetal growth. Yichao Huang and De-Xiang Xu of Anhui Medical ...
Mar 26, 2026
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