Pregnancy complications can signal heart disease risk years before traditional screening, study finds
McGill University researchers have developed a new tool to identify heart disease risk in women earlier in life.
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Obstetrics & gynecology news
Ivermectin taken at the start of pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, found no increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or major congenital anomalies among women inadvertently ...
Aug 1, 2026
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The first 72 hours: Hospital routines may undermine breastfeeding
An evidence review of international research suggests widespread misconceptions within the medical community about early milk production, pacifiers and breast pumps may be undermining breastfeeding success in the critical ...
Aug 1, 2026
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New study links exposure to fungicides and insecticides to changes in the age of menarche
Puberty is a process regulated by the endocrine system, and its timing can be altered by environmental factors. Several recent studies point to a trend toward earlier onset of puberty in girls, a phenomenon linked to a complex ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Personalized care could help more women achieve their breastfeeding goals, new research finds
Breastfeeding support should move beyond simply encouraging women to breastfeed and instead focus on providing personalized, compassionate and culturally sensitive care, according to new research published in Women and Birth ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Scientists identify fructose as a surprise driver of cancer spread
A new study from The Wistar Institute has uncovered an unexpected link between fructose—a common dietary sugar—and the spread of an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. Published in Nature Aging, the study found that cancer ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities
In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision. Lupe, a participant in a study on emotional distress and maternal health in El Paso, Texas, recounted her birth experience ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief
Although menopause is not a new phenomenon by any means, the past few years of what some have called the "menopause moment" have brought it to the forefront of the national conversation.
Jul 30, 2026
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Family history raises breast cancer risk even when BRCA testing is negative
Women who test negative for BRCA gene mutations may still be at greater risk of developing breast cancer than the general population, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators.
Jul 30, 2026
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CAR T-cell treatment may enable healthy pregnancies without immunosuppressive drugs
Autoimmune diseases primarily affect young women and interfere with their plans to start a family. Pregnancy in women with autoimmune diseases carries greater risks for several reasons.
Jul 30, 2026
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