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Advanced imaging and AI reveal smoking-related toxins in placenta samples
Rice University scientists and collaborators at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) have demonstrated a new method for detecting the presence of dangerous chemicals from tobacco smoke in human placenta with unprecedented speed ...
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Position menstrual cups carefully to avoid possible kidney problems, doctors urge
A poorly positioned menstrual cup to capture monthly blood flow may lead to more serious complications than leakage alone, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after treating a young woman with uterohydronephrosis—a ...
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New AI system enhances endometriosis diagnosis with human input
University of Adelaide researchers have identified a new approach for endometriosis classification, believed to be the first of its kind which combines both machine learning models and human knowledge.
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Fertility tracking has increased in some states post-Dobbs
The use of fertility-tracking technology increased in some states after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade despite warnings that reproduction-related data might not be secure, a new study has found.
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Looking for a sperm donor online? Four things to think about first
People looking for a sperm donor can go to a fertility clinic, ask a friend to donate or look for a donor online, including on an app or via social media.
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What do the changes to IUD access mean for Australian women?
Ahead of the government's response this week to a Senate inquiry into access to reproductive health care in Australia, the government has announced new measures to make it easier to get an intrauterine device, or IUD.
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Pregnancy complications linked to cardiovascular disease in the family
Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the European Heart Journal shows that sisters of women with complicated ...
Feb 7, 2025
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Global 'sisterhood' seeks to understand what makes a healthy vaginal microbiome
Vaginas host a complex microcosm of bacteria and yeasts that can fluctuate over time. However, little is known about these microbial communities and their roles in a person's health, and nine out of 10 studies only include ...
Feb 6, 2025
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Survey reveals many Americans don't know long-term risks of heart disease with pregnancy
Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140% over the past three decades with heart disease a major cause, according to the American Heart Association. A new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University ...
Feb 6, 2025
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Warning signs may not be enough to deter cannabis use in pregnancy, study reveals
Warning signs at dispensaries about the potential health effects of cannabis use in pregnancy may not be effective, according to a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, based at Rutgers University. In ...
Feb 6, 2025
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Is CBD use during pregnancy as safe as people think? New study uncovers potential risks to babies
Cannabidiol (CBD), the component in cannabis often used for therapeutic treatments, is increasingly being used during pregnancy as a means of managing symptoms such as nausea, anxiety and sleep. Though the public perception ...
Feb 5, 2025
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New evidence strengthens link between endometriosis and traumatic experiences
The University of Barcelona has participated in an international study that has found new evidence linking traumatic experiences and stressful events with endometriosis, a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Discovery of muscle-brain communication offers insights into female fertility
A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility, according to a new study.
Feb 5, 2025
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Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth
Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth in 2023, as maternal mortality fell below prepandemic levels overall but racial gaps widened, according to federal ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Global initiative finalizes priorities for menopause research
Non-hormone treatments, beneficial lifestyle changes and the effects of perimenopause and menopause on sleep and cognition are some of the top research priorities established by the Menopause Priority Setting Partnership ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Playing classical music can smooth variations in fetal heart rates, researchers find
Playing music has long been a way for expectant parents to connect with their children in the womb, but a group of researchers has found evidence it can calm fetal heart rates, potentially providing developmental benefits.
Feb 4, 2025
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Preeclampsia prediction models lose accuracy after initial 48 hours, study finds
The existing prediction models for severe complications of preeclampsia are most accurate only in the two days after hospital admission, with deteriorating performance over time, according to a study published February 4 ...
Feb 4, 2025
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New research aims to tackle barriers to cervical cancer screening as UK rates fall
Researchers from The University of Manchester have explored the barriers that block patients from attending their cervical cancer screening appointments and perspectives around self-sampling methods as an alternative.
Feb 4, 2025
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Alcohol industry drags feet on mandated pregnancy warning in Australia
Experts are concerned that the alcohol industry may be deliberately delaying the inclusion of Government-mandated pregnancy warnings across its products, after new research showed only 63% of alcoholic beverages displayed ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Contraceptive pill linked to 43% lower ovarian cancer risk for older users
It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (the Pill) could also help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, according to research from the University ...
Feb 3, 2025
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A familiar face at childbirth makes a difference: Emotional support for new mothers linked to reduced stress levels
Most animals, including other primates, give birth alone, but humans require assistance during childbirth due to the physiological complexities of the process.
Feb 3, 2025
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Large decrease seen in antidepressant use during pregnancy
There has been a large decrease in antidepressant use during pregnancy and no corresponding increase in psychotherapy claims, according to a research letter published online Jan. 30 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 3, 2025
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Low vitamin D during first trimester linked to preterm birth risk
Low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional ...
Feb 3, 2025
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Understanding the increase in stillbirth rates in Germany amid European declines
The stillbirth rate in Europe has been steadily improving over the last few decades, but there are some exceptions. In Germany and Belgium, rates have significantly increased since 2010, while other European countries have ...
Feb 3, 2025
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New Florida law allowing C-sections outside hospitals could be national model
A recently enacted Florida law that allows doctors to deliver babies via cesarean section in clinics outside of hospitals could be a blueprint for other states, even as critics point to the role that a private equity-backed ...
Feb 3, 2025
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