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Family subsidies struggle to reverse falling birthrates, international comparisons reveal
Australia will see more deaths than births by the 2060s, according to the Intergenerational Report released by the treasurer last week. Two trends are working together: Australians are living longer and having fewer babies.
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Wearable AI forecasts prolonged sitting in women with chronic pelvic pain
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) approach that uses data from wearable devices to forecast upcoming periods of prolonged sitting in women with chronic ...
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Tiny blood clots help guide blood flow as placenta develops, mouse study finds
During pregnancy, the human embryo is initially supplied with nutrients through the yolk sac; later, the placenta takes over this role. It consists of maternal and embryonic tissue, through whose blood vessels the mother's ...
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Prenatal exposure to depression linked to neurodevelopmental disorders
Children of mothers with depression had higher rates of certain neurodevelopmental disorders regardless of whether they were exposed to antidepressants in the womb, according to a new study led by Saraid McIlvride of the ...
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Study revisits measures of breastfeeding success—and the consequences for parents
Within breastfeeding research, there's a widely recognized need to move beyond using only the duration of breastfeeding as the measure of "successful breastfeeding" and to integrate person-centered outcomes.
Sep 28, 2026
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New study helps explain how endometriosis causes pain
One of the puzzling aspects of endometriosis—a gynecologic condition in which tissue similar to that lining the uterus grows outside of it—is that the extent of the disease doesn't determine the severity of its symptoms. ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Uterus transplants help women achieve successful pregnancies, analysis shows
A decade of uterus transplantation in the United States has resulted in dozens of healthy births and steadily improving surgical outcomes, according to a new national review led by researchers from the Perelman School of ...
Sep 27, 2026
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One shot or two? What to know about HPV vaccination recommendations
Preteens may soon have something to celebrate: Medical experts are discussing the possibility that one dose of a life-saving cancer vaccine, instead of two, may be enough to protect them.
Sep 27, 2026
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Daily oral GLP-1 medication linked to similar weight loss across three menopausal stages
New analyses to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy, Sept. 28–Oct. 2, show that orforglipron, a daily oral medication for weight loss and type 2 ...
Sep 26, 2026
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Half of new parents have unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harming their infants. Research suggests most aren't dangerous.
Imagine you are standing near the railing of a seventh-floor balcony with your infant in your arms when a sudden thought crosses your mind: You could drop your baby over the edge. How does that make you feel? What are you ...
Sep 26, 2026
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Menopause leaves a fingerprint that may predict dementia risk
As women go through menopause, they often sense that it's not just their bodies changing, but also their minds. They report hot flashes, anxiety, brain fog and trouble sleeping—all symptoms that can be traced back to the ...
Sep 25, 2026
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Enzyme USP15 present a promising new target for ovarian cancer treatment
Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed after it has already spread to other parts of the body, at which point the five-year survival rate is under 30%. Further complicating treatment, standard therapies cause substantial harm ...
Sep 25, 2026
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New cell-collection device could improve early ovarian cancer detection
One of the main reasons ovarian cancer is among the deadliest forms of cancer is timing: When doctors catch it early, the five-year survival rate can be more than 90%. But when doctors catch it late, in stages 3 or 4, five-year ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Safer alternative for hormone replacement therapy during menopause proposed
When it comes to balancing hormonal changes during the transition to menopause, less can be more. Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil demonstrated this when testing an alternative to conventional therapy. ...
Sep 24, 2026
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New study reveals differences in gestational diabetes between social groups
Gestational diabetes has become increasingly common in Sweden, particularly among women with less education, lower incomes and those born outside the country, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome experience complex, nonlinear process of health behavior change among
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior provides new insight into how women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) adopt and maintain healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. Researchers found ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Can hormone replacement therapy prevent dementia? What the latest research tells us
A study has raised a question that many women would understandably want answered: Could hormone replacement therapy (HRT) protect against dementia? The research found that women who had used HRT were less likely to receive ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Study of families sheds new light on postpartum depression, its duration and potential solutions
Becoming a parent is a major life change. In addition to fatigue and changes in daily routine, daunting questions arise: Am I taking good care of my baby? Am I doing the right things? Am I up to the job? It is common for ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Chronic pain after cesarean delivery linked to poorer quality of life for months and years after giving birth
A new synthesis of global evidence, published in Anaesthesia finds that chronic postsurgical pain after cesarean delivery is associated with substantial impairment in women's quality of life and everyday functioning in the ...
Sep 24, 2026
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CMV infection can pass from mother to baby during pregnancy. Here's how to prevent it
Pregnant women are routinely advised to avoid certain soft cheeses and take care when handling cat litter because of the risk of harmful infections.
Sep 24, 2026
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New 'labor guide' empowers patients, reduces risk during labor and delivery
Obstetricians at Oregon Health & Science University have been facing a common challenge: Increasingly, patients are seeking medical information from sources outside the traditional health care system, including social media ...
Sep 24, 2026
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IBD not linked to risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy overall
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not associated with an increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy overall, but it is associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia, according to a study published in the ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Study reviews potential health effects of mobile phone use during pregnancy
A systematic review of the scientific literature on mobile phone use during pregnancy and fetal outcomes examines the potential health effects of exposure. While some studies included in the review found no significant association ...
Sep 23, 2026
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Asthma drug shows potential to slow preterm labor in screening study
Shajila Siricilla, Ph.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, and Jennifer Herington, Ph.D., associate professor of pediatrics, led a team that systematically screened 1,191 FDA-approved drugs and found that several candidates ...
Sep 23, 2026
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Oral menopausal hormone therapy linked to higher blood clot risk; transdermal treatment shows no overall increase
Current use of oral menopausal hormone therapy (commonly known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT) is associated with an increased risk of blood clots in the legs or lungs regardless of dose or treatment duration, finds ...
Sep 23, 2026
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