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One-size-fits-all fetal growth charts often fail to spot at-risk babies, large study finds
One-size-fits-all fetal growth charts used in the NHS to monitor babies' growth before birth often misclassify babies as being either too small or too large, which can lead to missed cases at risk of stillbirth or unnecessary ...
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Cellular 'bandages' help rebuild uterine lining after monthly shedding, study finds
For most women past puberty, the uterine lining (endometrium) sheds from the body roughly every month if there is no fertilized egg present. Then, the uterus rebuilds itself to prepare for a potential pregnancy. While this ...
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Young women diagnosed with breast cancer within three years of childbirth may face more aggressive disease
Breast cancers diagnosed during the first three years after childbirth, particularly within the first year, may be biologically more aggressive than similar cancers in women who have never given birth, according to a new ...
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A long‑standing mystery in the deadliest breast cancer just yielded 81 new treatment targets
Researchers have solved a long-standing mystery of how abnormal chromosomes drive cancer, identifying 81 new genes involved in aggressive breast cancer. The discovery expands understanding of the cellular processes behind ...
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Exhaustion and trauma, not just finances, are pushing families to have fewer kids
Exhaustion, trauma and the harsh realities of parenting are driving more Australian families to think twice about having another child.
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What research reveals about transmasculine pregnancy
A recent review of published research provides some evidence that a small but noteworthy minority of transmasculine people (trans, nonbinary, and other gender-expansive people who were assigned female at birth) have pregnancies ...
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Not all birth controls are equal, some are linked to higher risk of brain tumors, study finds
Meningiomas are the most common brain tumors in adults, accounting for 38% to 42% of all primary central nervous system tumors. According to 2021 WHO data, 874 million of the world's 1.9 billion women of reproductive age ...
Modern IVF achieves higher success rates with single embryo transfer, major study finds
Modern IVF treatment can now achieve substantially higher success rates than historical approaches while dramatically reducing twin and triplet pregnancies, according to new research presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Data reveal 2 in 5 women with ovarian cancer diagnosed only after emergency admission
Two in five women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed only after an emergency hospital admission, when they are three times less likely to have early-stage and potentially curable disease, finds a data analysis published in ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy admissions rise in recent years as stark inequalities persist, national study finds
Hospital admissions for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy have increased in England in recent years, according to research presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Early menopause affects 1 in 14 women in low and middle income countries, pooled data reveal
Early menopause affects 1 in 14 women ages 30 to 49 living in low- and middle-income countries, according to a pooled data analysis of its prevalence in 44 nations published in the open-access journal BMJ Global Health. The ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon
About 1 in 5 women will experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. If untreated, a mother who has these conditions has a higher risk of birth complications, poorer overall health, ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Researchers develop potential nonhormonal therapy to repair vaginal tissue damaged by menopause
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have developed a promising nonhormonal therapy for women experiencing Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). GSM is a common chronic condition caused by declining estrogen ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Rates of infertility are rising among women over 35
Rates of infertility and the need for fertility care are rising worldwide among women ages 35 to 49, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health. In 2023, about 53.6 million ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Pregnancy recruits killer T cells that may guard breasts against cancer for years
An Australian study by researchers at Peter Mac has shown that the natural protection against breast cancer offered by childbearing is due to the influx of killer T cells to the breast. The research shows that the cells begin ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Men living in different regions show marked differences in sperm quality despite similar lifestyles, novel study finds
A new study has found substantial regional differences in sperm quality, with men in the highest-performing region recording almost double the total motile sperm count of those in the lowest-performing region.
Jul 6, 2026
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Air pollution may alter how sperm genes function, major fertility study finds
New research presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) suggests that exposure to air pollution may affect genes associated with sperm development, raising new ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Violence may bring menopause up to 20 months earlier, review suggests
A study by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Granada has revealed that exposure to violence against women throughout life has lasting effects that extend into middle age. The research, published ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Hormone differences could pave way for endometriosis blood test
People with endometriosis have a distinct pattern of hormones that could be identified by a blood test, with the potential to revolutionize diagnosis of the condition, research suggests. Scientists have found that those with ...
Jul 6, 2026
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More than 1.15 million fertility treatment cycles in Europe in 2023 as impact of frozen embryo transfer grows
More than 1.15 million assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment cycles were reported across Europe in 2023, according to preliminary data presented by the European IVF Monitoring (EIM) Consortium at the 42nd Annual ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Study reveals how the uterine microbiome may impact pregnancy success
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered new evidence that the communities of bacteria living in the uterus may play an important role in determining whether pregnancy is successful following assisted reproductive ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Halving fertility treatment costs could more than double births, major global study shows
A landmark international study has found that halving patient out-of-pocket costs was associated with a 2.67-fold increase in births achieved through assisted reproductive technology (ART).
Jul 6, 2026
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Why the first trimester of a pregnancy could be vital in driving human brain evolution
A new study has examined how mothers influence the size of their child's head—and, as a result, brain size and future IQ—during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Jul 6, 2026
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Cancer screening rates vary across sexual orientation and gender identity
New research has uncovered persistent disparities in preventive cancer care across different sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) populations. The study, published in Cancer, found particular concern for cervical ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Uterine aging linked to poorer pregnancy outcomes after 49 despite donor eggs
A major new study suggests that age-related changes in the uterus may contribute to poorer pregnancy outcomes, with women aged 49 and older experiencing lower live birth rates and higher miscarriage risk despite donor-oocyte ...
Jul 5, 2026
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