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Global maternal deaths fell in 2023, but more than 100 countries still fall short of maternal mortality target: Study
Global maternal deaths have declined over the past three decades, yet progress has slowed in recent years and remains uneven across countries, according to new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 research published in The ...
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Breakdown products from 'eco-friendly' plastics impede fetal development in mice, study shows
When the "eco-friendly" bioplastic, polylactic acid (PLA), biodegrades, the resulting nanoplastics can accumulate in the fetuses of pregnant mice and interfere with fetal growth. Yichao Huang and De-Xiang Xu of Anhui Medical ...
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Early results from a trial of active surveillance for low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ are 'reassuring'
Researchers leading a trial of active surveillance for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have described early results as "reassuring" in a presentation at the 15th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC15) in Barcelona.
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HPV vaccination uptake in adults shaped by knowledge and medical advice, Swiss study suggests
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and can cause various types of cancer. Prophylactic HPV vaccination is highly effective and has been recommended in Switzerland since ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Radiotherapy rather than surgery may help reduce risk of lymphedema in patients with breast cancer
Patients with breast cancer may be able to avoid lymphedema, which can occur after surgery to remove lymph nodes in the armpit (the axilla), by having radiotherapy instead. New findings, presented at the 15th European Breast ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Living in historically redlined neighborhoods may reduce one's ability to conceive
Living in a historically redlined neighborhood may reduce a person's ability to become pregnant, according to two new studies led by researchers at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH). Published in the American ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Ejaculating more often may boost sperm motility and reduce DNA damage
When it comes to reproduction, female biology is often described in terms of a ticking clock. Women are born with most of their lifetime supply of eggs, meaning that a woman's age is usually the same as the age of her eggs. ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Birth control pills and IUDs not associated with brain pressure disorder
Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased prevalence of a brain pressure disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension, according to ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Study shows prenatal stressors are independently associated with more infant inflexibility
A study of 1,585 pregnant women during the COVID-19 era reveals that prenatal risk as defined by a multitude of maternal psychosocial stressors is associated with greater infant inflexibility and difficulty with routines ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Premature placental separation may increase child's risk of heart disease by age 28
The risk of developing early cardiovascular disease or dying from cardiovascular disease by the age of 28 was about 4.6 times higher among people born to mothers who had a placental abruption during their pregnancy. This ...
Mar 25, 2026
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US foreign aid swings may be costing lives abroad, data analysis suggests
Maternal deaths rise by around 11% in countries that rely on US aid following a switch from a Democratic to a Republican administration, suggest the findings of a data analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Global ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Ultra-processed foods linked to reduced fertility and embryonic development
Eating large amounts of ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked not only to reduced fertility in men, but also to slower growth in early embryos, and smaller yolk sacs, which are essential for early embryonic development, according ...
Mar 23, 2026
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ACOG recommendations developed for managing cancer in pregnancy
Recommendations are presented for the management of pregnant patients with cancer in a Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and published in ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Genetic study finds links between height and risk of cardiovascular and reproductive conditions in East Asian people
A large-scale genetic analysis of East Asian individuals led by Fuu-Jen Tsai of the China Medical University Hospital, finds that people with greater height face a higher risk of endometriosis and atrial fibrillation. A person's ...
Mar 22, 2026
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Mutant group B strep strains may explain infections in newborns
A new study could explain why some mothers can still pass Group B Streptococcus, or GBS, to their babies after childbirth even when they're treated with antibiotics. A Michigan State University research team discovered postpartum ...
Mar 21, 2026
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Hormone therapy and dementia risk: What a new study says about menopause treatment
Hormone therapy is widely used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. But scientists have long debated whether it affects dementia risk.
Mar 21, 2026
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A blood test may tailor breast cancer treatment for older women
For women age 70 and over with a common form of breast cancer, determining "the right size" of treatment can be challenging, in part because clinicians have limited tools to guide individualized treatment decisions. In a ...
Mar 21, 2026
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Researchers finally report some good news on endometriosis
This year, International Women's Day coincides with Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a common and painful gynecological disease that impacts 14% of women and girls across the world—currently, there is no ...
Mar 21, 2026
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Why endometriosis should be classified as a whole‑body inflammatory disorder
Endometriosis is a painful, debilitating condition affecting 10% of women worldwide. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (known as lesions) grows elsewhere in the body—usually within the pelvis.
Mar 20, 2026
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Ultra-processed foods linked to infertility in US women
Women who consume lower amounts of ultra-processed foods have higher odds of conceiving, according to new research from McMaster University. The link persists even after accounting for age, weight, lifestyle, and other health ...
Mar 19, 2026
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HPV self-test boosts cervical cancer screening 'across the board,' study confirms
Making human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing available to all women increases the number of people screened for cervical cancer, a new study led by researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has ...
Mar 19, 2026
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Inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products common in high-income countries
Inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products, also known as period poverty, may be more widespread in high-income countries than previously thought, according to a review published online March 13 in the Journal of Adolescent ...
Mar 19, 2026
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More activity and less sitting may reduce risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
During pregnancy, women can reduce their risk of developing a hypertensive disorder by nearly 30% by limiting sedentary time to no more than eight hours a day and increasing light, everyday physical activity to at least seven ...
Mar 19, 2026
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Premature menopause raises long-term heart risk by 40%, large study reveals
Women who enter natural menopause before age 40 face about a 40% higher lifetime risk of developing coronary heart disease than women who experience menopause later, according to a large Northwestern Medicine study that is ...
Mar 18, 2026
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HPV vaccination protects girls living with HIV in South Africa, study shows
New research shows first population-level evidence globally that a national HPV vaccination program can be highly effective in a high HIV-prevalence setting. In South Africa, where the burden of HIV remains high, women living ...
Mar 18, 2026
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