The best surgery for pelvic organ prolapse?
Women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse might be best served by surgery that preserves their uterus rather than removing it, a landmark clinical trial reports.
Jul 21, 2026
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Motherhood may reduce late-life frailty rather than raise it, companion dog model suggests
Frailty threatens older individuals because it increases their vulnerability to detrimental health outcomes, such as falls, longer hospitalizations or even shortened life expectancy. Biogerontologists are actively exploring ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Green neighborhoods may help reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, new study finds
Pregnant women who live in greener neighborhoods may have lower levels of long-term stress, according to a new study led by researchers from Bar-Ilan University. The study found that greater exposure to residential greenery ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Review calls attention to brain development risks associated with certain medications during pregnancy
A review article by a University of Nebraska Medical Center/Child Health Research Institute research team underscores how altering fundamental brain development processes can harm the developing fetus. The publication suggests ...
Jul 20, 2026
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A new plan for healthy aging starts before we're born
Most of us would like to hang around on the planet for as long as possible, and thankfully, lifespans in many countries are increasing. Scientists are also developing a new field known as longevity medicine, which aims to ...
Crystal-clear images reveal how pregnancy antibodies cause harm in babies
Using advanced electron microscopy, researchers in Leiden have captured detailed images showing how, in the rare pregnancy disorder FNAIT, antibodies produced by the mother can cause bleeding in fetuses. The findings, published ...
Jul 20, 2026
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No link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes, study finds
There is no statistically significant evidence that taking acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, during pregnancy negatively affects how early a child is born or a child's birth weight, according to new research led by environmental ...
Jul 20, 2026
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How mental health, environment shape pregnancy sleep
Nearly half of pregnant women in the United States report poor sleep quality, which has been associated with gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy. A new study led by researchers at Washington University ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Study identifies chrononutrition as a viable approach for postpartum weight loss
New research has found that eating habits that align most closely with a woman's existing routine show promise for losing postpartum baby weight, especially for mothers earlier in the postpartum period. The study identified ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases risk of serious complications, no matter your weight
A study of more than 1 million women has found that excessive weight gain during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of potentially life-threatening complications, regardless of whether starting weights were considered ...
Jul 19, 2026
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