US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high, outpacing those in all other high-income countries
Sonia Hassan and Hala Ouweini, Wayne State University
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Cervical pessary no more effective than usual care in preventing preterm birth risk: Study
A device known as a pessary, thought promising for reducing preterm birth risk due to a short cervix, appears no more effective than usual medical care, according to a new study. A pessary is a rounded silicone device that ...
Jul 25, 2023
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Does a woman's menstrual cycle affect her athletic performance? Here's what the science says
During the Women's FIFA World Cup, it has been wonderful to see the spotlight turn to female athletes.
Jul 24, 2023
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How does the new OTC birth control pill, Opill, work to prevent pregnancy? 5 questions answered
The Food and Drug Administration's July 13, 2023, approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, broadens the options for people seeking to prevent pregnancy. When Opill becomes available, presumably ...
Jul 20, 2023
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Deciphering progesterone's mechanisms of action in breast cancer
A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget, titled "Deciphering the mechanisms of action of progesterone in breast cancer."
Jul 10, 2023
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Study: Birth-control pills affect the body's ability to regulate stress
Women have used birth-control pills since the 1960s, but researchers still do not know everything about the body's complex reaction to the small, hormone-laden pill.
Jul 7, 2023
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Hormone therapy found to have significant association with heartburn, difficulty swallowing and chest pain
Whether hormone therapy (HT) can be linked to an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been debated for years. A new systematic review and meta-analysis attempts to resolve the controversy, suggesting ...
Jun 28, 2023
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Cheap and safe hormone treatment shows promise for couples with unexplained infertility
A small study with couples experiencing unexplained infertility suggests that a hormone treatment could increase the chances of having a baby.
Jun 26, 2023
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'Not based on science': US confronts abortion 'reversal' myths
Wracked by guilt after taking an abortion pill, a sobbing woman calls a US hotline. It recommends a "reversal" treatment to save the fetus—despite medical warnings that it is potentially life-threatening.
Jun 20, 2023
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Why women with multiple sclerosis get better when pregnant
Women suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis temporarily get much better when pregnant. Researchers have now identified the beneficial changes naturally occurring in the immune system during pregnancy. The ...
Jun 13, 2023
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