Polycystic ovary syndrome needs better management, study finds
Lifestyle management in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) needs to reduce weight stigma, because for some people living with it, overly focusing on weight loss can negatively impact their mental health and well-being, a Monash ...
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Doctors preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients' lives at risk
Abortion bans are intended to reduce elective abortions, but they are also affecting the way physicians practice medicine.
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Doula support found to be significant and impactful for Medicaid patient outcomes
Cesarean deliveries were 47% less likely among Medicaid enrollees who received doula care, according to research conducted by US health care insurance provider Elevance Health, Inc. Women with doula support also had a 29% ...
Ancient viral DNA activates blood cell production during pregnancy and after significant bleeding, researchers discover
Ancient viral remnants in the human genome are activated during pregnancy and after significant bleeding in order to increase blood cell production, an important step toward defining the purpose of "junk DNA" in humans, according ...
Oct 25, 2024
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Exploring reasons for higher breast cancer risk among Caribbean women
A new study from researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, suggests that higher breast cancer rates among Caribbean women may be linked to shifting patterns ...
Oct 24, 2024
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Abortion is back in the headlines in Australia: The debates in the United States tell us why
The 2022 news that the US Supreme Court had overturned Roe v Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion sent shockwaves around the world.
Oct 24, 2024
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Researchers tout social vulnerability as predictor of obstetric outcomes
In a letter to the editor of the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, doctoral student Nicola Tavella and team argue for using social vulnerability to predict obstetric health outcomes, rather than using race and ethnicity as ...
Oct 24, 2024
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Gene expression in early pregnancy could contribute to sex-based health differences
Cedars-Sinai and UCLA investigators have studied first trimester placental tissue and found that for some genes, the process that turns their information into a biological function may depend on the sex of the fetus.
Oct 23, 2024
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Abortions have increased, even in states with bans, report finds
A new report shows the number of women getting abortions in the United States has actually increased since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Oct 23, 2024
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AI-related maternal health care software improves odds of good care by 69%, research finds
Women are more likely to receive good care during pregnancy where AI and other clinical software tools are used, a large review of research has found.
Oct 23, 2024
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More mobile clinics are bringing long-acting birth control to rural areas
Twice a month, a 40-foot-long truck transformed into a mobile clinic travels the Rio Grande Valley to provide rural Texans with women's health care, including birth control.
Oct 23, 2024
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Q&A: Navigating menopause—hormone therapy and alternatives
Even though about half of the population will experience it at some point, what menopause entails and what treatments are available remain fuzzy.
Oct 23, 2024
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A fully automated AI-based system for assessing IVF embryo quality
A new artificial intelligence-based system can accurately assess the chromosomal status of in vitro-fertilized (IVF) embryos using only time-lapse video images of the embryos and maternal age, according to a study from investigators ...
Oct 22, 2024
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Could caffeine in pregnancy help prevent cerebral palsy in kids?
Experiments in sheep are hinting that doses of caffeine given to women in pregnancy, as well as their newborns after birth, could prevent cerebral palsy.
Oct 22, 2024
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Swedish hospital admits 33 women had unnecessary hysterectomies
A Swedish hospital on Tuesday said 33 women underwent unnecessary hysterectomies in 2023 and 2024 after being incorrectly diagnosed as being at risk of uterine cancer.
Oct 22, 2024
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New recommendations for providing interventions to support breastfeeding
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends providing or referring to interventions that support breastfeeding. This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online on Oct. ...
Oct 22, 2024
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US infant mortality increased 7% in months following Dobbs, national analysis finds
U.S. babies died at a higher rate in the months following the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision, and infant mortality was highest among those born with chromosomal or genetic abnormalities, new ...
Oct 21, 2024
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Vaginal mesh scandal: New evidence reveals further failings
New evidence of the failings of the material at the center of the vaginal mesh scandal has been revealed by a major study by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Oct 21, 2024
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New drug combination offers hope to women with rare treatment-resistant ovarian cancer
A combination of two drugs that can block the growth of cancer cells has shown promising results in women with a form of ovarian cancer that rarely responds to chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Oct 21, 2024
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Biden unveils plans for free over-the-counter contraception
US President Joe Biden on Monday announced plans to expand access to contraceptive products, including free over-the-counter birth control, just two weeks before elections where reproductive rights are a key issue.
Oct 21, 2024
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Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here's what the evidence says
A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and breast cancer.
Oct 20, 2024
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Gynecologic cancers: 4 affirmations to help you advocate for yourself
Gynecologic exams might not top the list of things you look forward to, but whether it's for a wellness visit or a new concern, such exams are critical for detecting gynecologic cancers early when they are most treatable. ...
Oct 20, 2024
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Routine blood test can identify laboring women at risk for preeclampsia, prompt interventions to protect mom and baby
A simple blood test could help doctors identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia—a leading cause of maternal death—and take precautions to prevent it, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ...
Oct 19, 2024
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