Study examines prevalence of birth defects following direct potable reuse water system implementation
Direct potable reuse (DPR) water systems add purified wastewater directly to a water distribution system, instead of first passing water through an environmental buffer such as a lake or reservoir. These systems are being ...
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Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model
Fenoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), successfully alleviated pain and inflammation in a rodent model of endometriosis, according to researchers. They chose the drug after using a computer algorithm to ...
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Shift work may have impact on out of sync breast milk hormone
The bond between a mother and infant may be stronger than first thought, a La Trobe University study has found. The research is published in the journal Breastfeeding Medicine.
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Biden to sign order expanding health research in women
President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on Monday that will broaden the scope of medical research in women.
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Montana, an island of abortion access, prepares for consequential elections and court decisions
A years-long battle over abortion access in a sprawling and sparsely populated region of the U.S. may come to a head this year in the courts and at the ballot box.
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Imaging with radio-labeled tracer correlates with identification of early-stage endometriosis by laparoscopic surgery
Research presented at The Society for Reproductive Investigation Meeting summarized preliminary findings from patients with known or suspected endometriosis who were imaged with a SPECT-CT camera and subsequently underwent ...
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A new $16,000 postpartum depression drug is here: How will insurers handle it?
A much-awaited treatment for postpartum depression, zuranolone, hit the market in December, promising an accessible and fast-acting medication for a debilitating illness. But most private health insurers have yet to publish ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Research reveals the genetic code behind non-identical twins
A QIMR Berghofer-led international team of scientists has unlocked the genetic secrets behind why some mothers are more likely than others to conceive twins.
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Program provides integrated, trauma-informed care for pregnant and parenting adolescents
The pregnancy and post-partum experience is stressful, but for pregnant adolescents the barriers to accessing supportive care can have fatal consequences.
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New genes implicated in uterine fibroid development
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified new genes implicated in the development of uterine fibroids, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
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Researchers one step closer to preventing preeclampsia
Researchers have identified several differences in DNA methylation in people who experienced preeclampsia during pregnancy, according to a new study from Oregon Health & Science University. The study also revealed these differences ...
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What are the most common symptoms of menopause? And which can hormone therapy treat?
Despite decades of research, navigating menopause seems to have become harder—with conflicting information on the internet, in the media, and from health care providers and researchers.
Mar 14, 2024
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Study explores homeless women's experiences of 'period poverty'
Research from the University of Southampton has identified common issues women face when experiencing periods while homeless.
Mar 14, 2024
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Researchers find lack of personalized maternity care is causing more unassisted 'freebirths'
The number of women having unassisted births, or 'freebirths' across the UK is believed to be rising, as more expectant mothers are unable to access high-quality individualized maternity care.
Mar 14, 2024
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Good news: The US maternal death rate is stable, not skyrocketing, as reported
A new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, challenges the prevailing view on the maternal death rate in the United States.
Mar 13, 2024
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Future cancer treatment and fertility discussed in comprehensive review
In recent years, the treatment landscape for solid tumors has undergone a notable change. With new cancer treatments, the future looks brighter for many young cancer patients, making fertility issues and future family planning ...
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Study shows 1 in 6 gun deaths for women occur in or around pregnancy
A woman's risk of intentional death by firearm rises during and shortly after pregnancy, new research shows.
Mar 13, 2024
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Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy is common, but can be relieved
Acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) are two interchangeable treatments to relieve pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. Both treatments also alleviate the pregnant woman's concern about pain, ...
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