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GLP-1 prescriptions for new mothers have increased sharply
More U.S. women are being prescribed GLP-1 medications after giving birth, particularly those diagnosed with diabetes, according to new research from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.
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Menopause Cafes are helping to start conversations and improve well-being
Half of women attending a Menopause Cafe said they were able to talk to a partner or friend about their menopause in more depth than before, according to a new report released today by the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith ...
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Late-pregnancy placental problems associated with higher ADHD risk
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children may be associated with problems with placental health during late pregnancy, according to a new study by University of Iowa Health Care researchers. The findings, ...
Sep 30, 2026
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New antibiotic combinations aim to achieve a lasting cure for persistent bacterial vaginosis
Researchers and clinicians from Monash University and Bayside Health's Melbourne Sexual Health Centre are testing new combinations of antibiotics to treat persistent bacterial vaginosis (BV), following their discovery that ...
Sep 30, 2026
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GLP-1s appear safe for treating diabetes in pregnancy, but evidence gaps remain
New research to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept. 28–Oct. 2), and published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health shows ...
Sep 30, 2026
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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 ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Women are and will be the predominant users of GLP-1 users, but research gaps remain critical
The second of a Series of papers presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28—Oct 2) and published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Digital menstrual tracking risks creating more harm than benefit, argue experts
Digital menstrual tracking risks causing more harm than benefit and requires greater scrutiny, experts warn in The BMJ today.
Sep 30, 2026
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Family physicians lack formal, consistent menopause care training
Many family physicians care for women throughout their lives, yet little is known about the menopause education they receive during training. A new study suggests that, although menopause education is broadly incorporated ...
Sep 30, 2026
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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.
Sep 30, 2026
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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 ...
Sep 29, 2026
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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 ...
Sep 29, 2026
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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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