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Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher risk of preterm birth
About 10% of American babies are born prematurely. Birth before 37 weeks can lead to a cascade of health risks, both immediate and long-term, making prevention a vital tool for improving public health over generations.
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Diabetes
Closed-loop insulin system improves glucose control during pregnancy, clinical trial finds
A collaborative effort across 14 clinical centers in Canada and Australia reports that pregnant women with type 1 diabetes using a closed-loop insulin system spent more time in the pregnancy-specific glucose range than those ...
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A new tool for understanding chromosome abnormalities in the eggs of older women
Human egg cells are often prone to chromosomal errors. As women age, the error rate increases sharply—and can contribute to infertility, pregnancy loss, and genetic disorders. Yet why this sudden rise happens remains unknown.
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More reproductive care encouraged for those with chronic kidney disease
A study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine calls for more extensive nephrology fellowship training on reproductive health and the development of national guidelines on contraceptive counseling when treating ...
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Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort—a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously
About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy ...
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Couple conceive with the help of an AI-guided sperm recovery method
After trying to start a family for nearly two decades, a couple has conceived with the help of researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center. The case is described in a research letter published in The Lancet. It ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Researchers discuss gaps, obstacles and solutions for contraception
Contraception and family planning are vital aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Despite major advances in modern contraception over the past 60 years, many gaps remain and the rate of unplanned pregnancies ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Researchers unravel mystery behind rare pregnancy disorder
Leiden researchers have found clues to why a rare pregnancy disorder is mild in some babies but life-threatening in others. Their discovery opens the door to a test that could identify severe cases during pregnancy. Fortunately, ...
Oct 31, 2025
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When 'eating for two' is off the menu: Study finds 1 in 10 pregnant women experiences food insecurity in Australia
A nutritious diet is vital to good health in both the mother and the developing baby during pregnancy.
Oct 31, 2025
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COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 while pregnant face an elevated risk of developmental disorders by the time they turn 3 years old, including speech delays, autism, motor disorders, and other developmental delays, ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Breast cancer risk varies between different hormonal contraceptives, research reveals
Some common hormonal contraceptives are linked to a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than others. This is shown by a Swedish study from Uppsala University, in which researchers followed more than two million women and ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Safeguarding fertility: Study investigates key hormone for women with cancer choosing fertility preservation
Newly diagnosed female cancer patients of reproductive age have a very short window for storing their eggs and embryos before starting cancer treatment. This is a process known as fertility preservation (FP), which protects ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Transcription factor drives chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how a specific transcription factor promotes genetic reprogramming and chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer cells, findings that may inform new targeted treatment approaches ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Antibiotics linked to lower risk of complications after obstetric tear
Giving antibiotics to women within 24 hours of an obstetric tear during childbirth is associated with a reduced risk of larger/clinically relevant wound complications, find the results of a clinical trial from Denmark published ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Four subgroups of polycystic ovary syndrome open doors for individualized treatment
Four distinct subgroups of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been identified in an international study published in Nature Medicine by researchers from Karolinska Institutet, among others. The results open up more tailored ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Addressing underdiagnoses of pregnancy-related heart failure
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare but life-threatening condition that can affect women with previously healthy hearts a few weeks before or after giving birth. It causes a severe reduction in the pumping capacity ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Study shows Australian preterm birth prevention program is working
New data has shown that an initiative to reduce preterm births in Australia has led to a significant decrease in rates of potentially harmful early birth and improved pregnancy outcomes for women across the country.
Oct 29, 2025
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Punitive drug laws may deter prenatal care and hospital-based delivery
States that explicitly criminalize prenatal drug use may unintentionally discourage pregnant people from seeking essential medical care, according to new research from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Highlighting key therapies that support women through high-risk pregnancies
Joint research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, in the US, is shedding new light on the broader potential of psychosocial occupational therapy, revealing it can play ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Houseplant inspires textured surfaces to mitigate copper IUD corrosion
Copper intrauterine devices are a common contraceptive due to their long-acting effects and affordability. However, the first few months of use are associated with several side effects.
Oct 28, 2025
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Weight loss alone not enough to boost men's fertility
How men lose weight could affect their chances of having a baby, with new research from the University of Adelaide revealing healthy lifestyle behaviors seem more beneficial for improving fertility than weight loss itself.
Oct 28, 2025
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Use of blood pressure and pulse monitoring device shows promise for maternal health
A new study shows that the use of a simple maternity innovation that measures the mother's blood pressure and pulse can be scaled nationally in Sierra Leone to aid early detection of maternal complications, but also highlights ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of complicated deliveries, finds study
A research team at Uppsala University has identified a clear link between osteomalacia—a form of bone softening commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency—and a fivefold increased risk of emergency cesarean sections or the ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Stillbirths in the US exceed previous estimates: Study finds many occur with no clinical risk factors
Stillbirths occur at a higher rate in the U.S. than previously reported, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Mass General Brigham.
Oct 27, 2025
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Scientists uncover new driver of ovarian cancer spread
Adelaide researchers have identified a promising new biomarker and treatment target for ovarian cancer that could markedly improve the outlook for women diagnosed with this aggressive disease.
Oct 27, 2025
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