Light movement in pregnancy linked to lower risk of complications
Moving more and sitting less could lower the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Obstetrics & gynecology news
Not just ovaries—new name for PCOS reflects the condition's multisystem nature
An estimated 1 in 8 women live with polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS. However, the name is a bit of a misnomer; it suggests that the condition affects only the ovaries. In actuality, the condition ...
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Free contraception policy sharply reduces patient costs in B.C., especially for young adults
Researchers at UBC found that B.C.'s decision to provide universal, no-cost prescription contraception sharply reduced what patients pay, with the largest financial gains for people in their 20s. Unaffordable contraception ...
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Maternal health knowledge strong, but gaps remain, survey finds
Most Americans know that how well a mother takes care of herself before and during pregnancy affects the health of a baby, but many people remain unclear about some specific maternal health recommendations, including when ...
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Scientists identify metabolic target to overcome chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer
Many cancers can be treated by administering DNA-damaging agents, such as platinum-based chemotherapy, because the resulting DNA damage causes the cancer cells to die. A subset of cancers, however, including ovarian cancers, ...
May 28, 2026
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Oral inflammation may reach ovaries, speeding fertility decline, mouse study suggests
A new study led by Prof. Michael Klutstein at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Prof. Asaf Wilensky at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical Center and spearheaded by the students Dr. Paz Kles and Stephen Ameho has ...
May 28, 2026
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Pain during intercourse is still not widely discussed
Pain during intercourse is a topic that still rarely breaks into the public debate on health. As shown in the latest analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, dyspareunia affects up to one in five women. It ...
May 28, 2026
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Supermarket receipts show trends in menstrual pain relief
More than a quarter of women buying menstrual products also purchase pain relief at the same time—and those in lower-income areas are significantly less likely to do so—according to a new study published this week in PLOS ...
May 28, 2026
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Weight-shaming from loved ones during pregnancy can hinder healthy habits
Criticism about their weight from their loved ones—partners, family, and friends—may make it harder for women to stay active and eat well during pregnancy and after giving birth, a University of Alberta study shows. Surveys ...
May 28, 2026
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Simple training can save lives by keeping medical supplies on the shelves, researcher finds
A recent study from The University of Texas at San Antonio reveals that low-cost training for frontline health workers can significantly reduce medical supply shortages, potentially saving thousands of lives in developing ...
May 28, 2026
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