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Menstruation continues to shape participation in everyday life
The way menstruation is experienced depends not only on physical symptoms, but also on the social context in which it occurs. A study conducted in Spain with more than 4,000 participants analyzes how menstrual stigma influences ...
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mRNA therapy restores fertility in genetically infertile mice
Researchers have found that targeted delivery of messenger RNA (mRNA) can restore sperm production and fertility in genetically infertile male mice. The findings, published in Stem Cell Reports, demonstrate that transient ...
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Research reveals challenges of living with gestational diabetes
A study from the University of Limerick in Ireland has identified the hidden challenges of women living with and managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The research led by academics in UL's Department of Psychology ...
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More restrictive abortion laws, higher depression risk
Restrictive abortion policies are associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms among women, according to a new 25-year study conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The equivalent of approximately ...
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AI could help predict your risk of breast cancer in the next four years
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm used to detect breast cancer in screening scans has been adapted into a risk score that estimates a woman's risk of developing breast cancer over the next four years, according to ...
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Vaginal estrogen therapy not linked to cancer recurrence in survivors of endometrial cancer
Despite the increased incidence of endometrial cancer in younger women, there is limited research regarding the safety of local, low-dose vaginal estrogen therapy (ET) for survivors. A new study suggests that this form of ...
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Q&A: How the Dobbs decision and abortion restrictions have changed where medical students apply to residency programs
In the three-and-a-half years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the fragmented state of abortion access has put medical professionals ...
Mar 4, 2026
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How estrogen helps protect women from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than one billion people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. For decades, researchers have observed that premenopausal women are less likely to develop ...
Mar 4, 2026
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US maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows
Fewer U.S. women died around the time of childbirth in 2024, a government analysis shows, and provisional data suggests the trend may have continued last year.
Mar 4, 2026
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Fecal transplants from older mice found to significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in younger mice
A new study details how fecal transplants from older female mice significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in young mice. The surprising results reveal a direct link between the microbiome (the collection of all ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Pregnant? Researchers discover that it may decrease your 'fear memory'
There's a reason that the term "mom brain" exists. In recent years, research has shown that the forgetfulness and general fogginess that mothers can experience after giving birth, both immediately and in the long term, is ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Prenatal opioid exposure impacts child well-being through adolescence, finds study
Children with prenatal opioid exposure face struggles in health, education, and social well-being throughout their childhoods and teenage years, even when sociodemographic factors are factored out. The global opioid crisis ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Practice guidance for treatment of chronic pelvic pain published
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) published new practice guidance for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain in women who suffer from a pelvic venous disorder. The guidance was published online in the Journal of ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Closing the gap in maternal and child health: Rural Birthing on Country model shows positive results
A new study into the clinical effectiveness of a rural Birthing on Country service—compared to mainstream maternity services—has revealed First Nations women had significantly more normal vaginal births, were more likely ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Hormones influence women's exercise performance, but not as you'd expect, finds research
Female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate monthly across the menstrual cycle, affecting moods and energy levels. New research from the University of Oregon finds that those fluctuations don't change a woman's ...
Mar 2, 2026
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FDA is removing the 'black box' warning on hormone treatments for women in menopause
For years, Cathleen "Cat" Brown, a Philadelphia obstetrician and gynecologist, would listen to patients complaining of hot flashes, brain fog, and painful sex and prescribe estrogen as a safe option for easing their menopausal ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Women under 25 with cervical lesions face higher risk of heart disease, study finds
Young women with a history of cervical lesions are at 20% higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and more likely to die from it, compared to others their age without the condition. High-grade squamous intraepithelial ...
Placental vascular reactivity can help ID fetal congenital heart disease
Placental vascular reactivity (PLVR) can help identify fetal congenital heart disease (CHD), according to a study recently published in Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
Feb 27, 2026
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What's the link between talcum powder and cancer?
More than 1,300 Victorians have joined a class action against Johnson & Johnson alleging its talcum powder products left them with ovarian cancer, mesothelioma (cancer affecting the lungs) and other cancers affecting the ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Researcher investigates regulatory and ethical challenges in femtech innovation
In recent years, the quickly growing "femtech" industry has transformed how many women monitor and manage their health. This field of technology creates products including everything from period trackers to AI-assisted cancer ...
Feb 27, 2026
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First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair shows safe results
A Phase I clinical trial published in The Lancet has shown that combining stem cell therapy with standard fetal surgery before birth is a safe and promising approach to treat myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida. ...
Feb 26, 2026
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A woman's birthing position isn't a choice, it's a biomechanical strategy
Women's bodies undergo some of the most intense mechanical demands in human physiology during childbirth and yet the science behind this crucial moment in human life has been largely overlooked for as long as modern science ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Why breastfeeding's benefits may last years: Immune cells link lactation to long-lasting health
It's widely known that breastfeeding impacts the health of both mother and child, but the underlying biology that leads to these effects has been understudied. In a review article published in Trends in Immunology, researchers ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Science for living: Can using AI risk prediction in breast cancer screening improve early detection?
Artificial intelligence is transforming medicine, but what does that mean for breast cancer screening? Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School are exploring how an AI-based tool might help identify women at higher risk for ...
Feb 26, 2026
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DopFone app can accurately track fetal heart rate using only a smartphone
Heart rate is an important sign of fetal health, yet few technologies exist to easily and inexpensively track fetal heart rates outside of doctors' offices. This can create risks for pregnancies in low-resource regions where ...
Feb 26, 2026
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