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Women 65+ still at heightened risk of cervical cancer caused by HPV, study finds
Women aged 65 and above are still at heightened risk of cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), suggest the findings of a large observational study published in Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinical Medicine.
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Keeping brain-dead pregnant women on life support raises ethical issues that go beyond abortion politics
Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old woman from Georgia who had been declared brain-dead in February 2025, spent 16 weeks on life support while doctors worked to keep her body functioning well enough to support her developing fetus. ...
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Study questions the potential benefit of levothyroxine treatment of mild hypothyroidism during pregnancy
While severe maternal hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels) in pregnancy is known to increase risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, it is unclear whether mild (subclinical) hypothyroidism causes similarly adverse pregnancy ...
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Study shows 60% of pregnant women have signs of iodine deficiency
A new study by researchers at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, found that 60% of pregnant women had suboptimal iodine status, highlighting a need for increased nutritional awareness to support maternal and child health.
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Research identifies early-pregnancy gut microbiota associated with gestational diabetes
A new study has identified early-pregnancy gut microbiota signatures associated with the development of gestational diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder that carries substantial risks to both maternal and fetal health.
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New research uncovers gender birth imbalances in Australia
New research has uncovered an imbalanced sex ratio at birth among Australia's migrant populations, with some migrant mothers seeming to prefer boys to girls.
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Uterine cancer incidence and mortality rates expected to significantly increase in the US by 2050
While incidence and mortality rates for most cancer types have been on the decline in the United States, cases of uterine cancer increased an average of 0.7% each year between 2013 and 2022 and age-adjusted death rates increased ...
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IVF and IUI pregnancy rates remain stable across Europe, despite an increasing uptake of single embryo transfer
Fewer in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles were reported in Europe in 20202, but clinical pregnancy rates remained stable, according to data presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European ...
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Simple blood test can detect preeclampsia risk months before symptoms appear
A simple blood test taken in the first trimester of pregnancy could accurately identify women at risk of developing preeclampsia five months before clinical diagnosis, according to new research presented at the 41st Annual ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Gut bacteria and amino acid imbalance linked to higher miscarriage risk in women with PCOS
A study presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have distinct gut microbiota and metabolic signatures ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Older paternal age linked to higher miscarriage risk and lower live birth rates in donor egg IVF cycles, study finds
A new international study presented today at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals that IVF cycles involving male partners over the age of 45 carry significantly ...
Jun 30, 2025
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California's much-touted IVF law may be delayed until 2026, leaving many in the lurch
California lawmakers are poised to delay the state's much-ballyhooed new law mandating in vitro fertilization insurance coverage for millions, set to take effect July 1. Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked lawmakers to push the implementation ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Molecular mapping reveals how benign borderline ovarian tumors become invasive
Low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSC), accounts for just 5% to 10% of all epithelial ovarian cancers, but its distinct biology makes it especially challenging to treat. While the origin of this disease has not been identified, ...
Jun 27, 2025
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Evidence lacking for new neurosteroid drugs in treating postnatal depression
Antidepressants are widely used as a drug based intervention to treat more severe cases of postnatal depression. While they are regularly prescribed, they can provide a limited response. The drugs modulate the gamma-aminobutyric ...
Jun 27, 2025
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Researchers find two distinct childhood BMI patterns tied to prenatal factors
When a team of scientists led by a Washington State University researcher examined the way that more than 9,400 children grew from toddlers to pre-adolescents, two distinct trajectories emerged.
Jun 26, 2025
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Major study identifies faulty womb lining as a preventable cause of pregnancy loss
Findings from the largest study of its kind have revealed an abnormal process in the womb lining as the explanation behind some preventable pregnancy losses. The research, led by University of Warwick and University Hospitals ...
Jun 26, 2025
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Researchers lay groundwork for at-home cervical cancer screening
Researchers are one step closer to developing a simple, at-home test to prevent cervical cancer or treat it early, shows a study from University of Florida Health Cancer Center and Purdue University researchers.
Jun 26, 2025
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How state bans increase costs and delay abortion care
People in states that have banned abortion were more than twice as likely to receive them later in pregnancy, according to a new study by researchers at UC San Francisco.
Jun 26, 2025
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What indigenous women globally think of birth care and what they'd like to see instead
Pregnancy and having a baby can be a special time. And families want to feel safe and trust their maternity care.
Jun 26, 2025
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Ultra-processed foods linked to prenatal heavy metal exposure and child brain development
In a recent study published in World Journal of Experimental Medicine, scientist Dr. Renee Dufault at the Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute provides a protocol for determining the role ultra-processed foods play ...
Jun 26, 2025
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Nitrate in drinking water linked to preterm birth rates
Even low levels of nitrate—a common agricultural runoff and drinking water contaminant—are associated with increased risks of preterm birth and low birthweight babies, according to a study published in PLOS Water by Jason ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Researchers capture first signs of ovarian cancer risk
Little is known about what causes ovarian cancer, and there is no way to detect it early yet. About 75% of the time when someone is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it has already progressed to stage 3 or stage 4, which means ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Sleep data from wearable device may help predict preterm birth
Preterm birth complications are the primary cause of death among children under age 5, and nearly 75% could be prevented with interventions, according to the World Health Organization. While the causes leading to preterm ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Global study links severe bleeding after childbirth to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Women who experience severe bleeding after giving birth face elevated risks to their cardiovascular health that can persist for up to 15 years—a new analysis of data from over 9.7 million women across Europe, North America ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Semen allergies may be surprisingly common. Here's what you need to know
Imagine itching, burning, swelling, or even struggling to breathe just moments after sex. For a small but growing number of women, that's not an awkward anecdote—it's a medical condition. It's called seminal plasma hypersensitivity ...
Jun 24, 2025
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