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Stone baby: The rare condition that produces a calcified fetus
For some women, pregnancy is a time of profound loss. Not all pregnancies progress as expected. One serious complication is ectopic pregnancy, a condition in which a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus.
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New analysis finds US pregnancy deaths vastly outnumber abortion-related deaths
Commonly cited statistics on the mortality risk of pregnancy when compared to abortion in the U.S. are a vast undercount, according to a study in JAMA Network Open led by researchers at the University of Maryland and Brown ...
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Study reveals cesarean section rates for public versus private hospitals in Europe
In a recently published review article from Lund University in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, researchers have analyzed the incidence of cesarean sections in different European countries. ...
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Why medication abortion is the top target for anti-abortion groups in 2026
January would have marked the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide—that is, until 2022, when the court overturned it. Since then, abortion has been banned in ...
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Massachusetts closest to eliminating cervical cancer, Southeastern states lag, new study finds
Eliminating cervical cancer is possible. The goal is years away and varies widely by state, according to a new paper by researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, said lead author Trisha Amboree, Ph.D., published in JNCI ...
Jan 28, 2026
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International differences exist in knowledge gaps and most common perimenopause symptoms, study confirms
Although perimenopause is experienced by all women regardless of race or nationality, it is not always experienced similarly. Studies comparing perimenopause symptoms across diverse cultures and geographic settings are lacking. ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with lower cognitive performance in early childhood
The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution exposure during pregnancy on child cognition. A new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global ...
Jan 27, 2026
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Researchers advance understanding of female sexual anatomy to improve pelvic cancer radiotherapy
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with other leading institutions across the country, have published an innovative study that provides radiation oncologists with practical guidance ...
Jan 27, 2026
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First-of-its-kind probe monitors fetal health in utero during surgery
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first device that can continuously track a fetus's vital signs while still in the uterus—a feat that previously had not been possible. The soft, flexible, robotic probe ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Menopause linked to loss of gray matter in the brain, poorer mental health and sleep disturbance
Menopause is linked to reductions in gray matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The ...
Jan 26, 2026
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The most common methods of inducing labor are similarly effective, clinical trial review finds
A new review including over 100 clinical trials has found that 13 common methods for medically inducing labor are similarly effective, but their safety profiles differ according to clinical context. The review has been published ...
Jan 26, 2026
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What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention
What does it mean to have breast self-awareness?
Jan 26, 2026
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New study may offer hope to women suffering menopausal hot flashes, night sweats
A woman's insulin levels in midlife are linked to the timing and duration of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and cold sweats, according to new research from the University of Victoria (UVic). The study found that having ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Disposal of pregnancy remains following early-stage miscarriage is upsetting for some patients
Clinical NHS practices to dispose of pregnancy remains following an early-stage miscarriage (first trimester) appear at odds with some patient wishes and therefore are not conducive to inclusive care, a new study finds.
Jan 26, 2026
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Pregnancy stroke signs are often missed, study shows
More than 25% of pregnant or postpartum women who suffered an acute stroke had had encounters with health care providers for stroke-related symptoms within the prior month but did not receive a timely diagnosis, finds University ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide linked to greater weight loss after menopause
A new study led by Mayo Clinic found that postmenopausal women receiving menopausal hormone therapy lost 35% more weight while taking tirzepatide, a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for the treatment of overweight ...
Jan 23, 2026
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Q&A: At-home HPV tests may usher in a new era for cervical cancer screening
Regular cervical cancer screening using HPV testing and/or Pap tests can prevent up to 90% or more of cervical cancers by detecting and treating precancerous lesions early, making it one of the most preventable cancers. Yet, ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Demystifying the dangers of water birth
Women who use water immersion during labor and birth experience better maternal and neonatal outcomes compared to those who receive epidural anesthesia, according to a study led by midwife Soledad Carreguí, in collaboration ...
Jan 22, 2026
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IVF embryo transfer: Natural ovulation proves as effective as hormone treatment, with fewer maternal complications
Natural ovulation before frozen embryo transfer is as effective as hormone treatment for achieving a healthy baby by vitro fertilization (IVF), finds a clinical trial from China published by The BMJ.
Jan 21, 2026
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Maternal genetic factors may reveal why pregnancy loss is so common
By studying genetic data from nearly 140,000 IVF embryos, scientists have with unprecedented detail revealed why fewer than half of human conceptions survive to birth. The research uncovered the strongest evidence yet for ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Most would recommend RSV immunizations for older and pregnant people, survey finds
Amid a surprisingly severe flu season and a COVID-19 resurgence, those highly contagious respiratory illnesses are drawing the largest share of media coverage and public attention. But it is also the season for another respiratory ...
Jan 21, 2026
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New research shows drastic effects the menopause can have on autistic people
Academics at Bournemouth University (BU) have been exploring the impact of menopause on autistic people and discovered that the transition can be life-changing—and in some instances even life-threatening—in terms of its ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Hormone therapy underused in women with premature ovarian insufficiency
Women diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) are at risk for more health problems than women who enter menopause after the age of 40. Although hormone therapy has been shown as a treatment to mitigate some of ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Study finds preventive HIV drugs are under prescribed to young women at increased risk
Although adolescents and young adults comprise only one quarter of the sexually active population in the United States, approximately half of new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diagnosed in people of these ages.
Jan 21, 2026
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Pregnancy-related stroke linked to higher risk of heart disease and depression
Having an ischemic stroke during pregnancy or three months after pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack or second stroke, heart disease and depression later in life, according ...
Jan 21, 2026
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