Fitting a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) during surgery to help manage heavy menstrual bleeding reduces a woman's risk of needing a hysterectomy in the following two years by more than half, according to a new open-label ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Researchers have identified two common drugs that may, when given together during pregnancy, prevent premature births. The finding is the fruit of a new Stanford Medicine–led, artificial intelligence–powered technique for ...
Oct 21, 2026
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Women looking for relief from menopause symptoms could soon have a more affordable option for a weekly hormone patch.
Oct 21, 2026
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Hot flashes and night sweats tend to dominate conversations about menopause, but some of the most important changes are harder to see—muscle slowly gives way to fat, bones lose density and the body needs fewer calories to ...
Oct 21, 2026
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Hot weather is associated with fewer babies being born in France and Italy, according to two new studies. Each day with an average temperature of 25°C (77 degrees Fahrenheit) or above was linked to about 360 fewer births ...
Oct 21, 2026
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Women with postpartum psychosis are making repeated pleas for help before receiving a diagnosis, with the first Australian study of their help-seeking experiences finding that participants contacted health services a median ...
Oct 21, 2026
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Despite millions of years of evolution, the development of the human fetus remains a complex process that is vulnerable to genetic, environmental and metabolic disruptions. These disruptions could result in developmental ...
Oct 20, 2026
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A nutritional supplement taken during pregnancy may support fetal brain development and improve children's cognitive performance and social behavior, according to new research from the University of Colorado Anschutz.
Oct 20, 2026
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An estimated 44% to 60% of perimenopausal women report cognitive changes like forgetfulness and trouble concentrating—also known as brain fog. Despite the effect of these symptoms on quality of life and productivity, there ...
Oct 20, 2026
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Bone mineral density significantly decreases during and after menopause due to dropping levels of estrogen. Historically, estrogen therapy has been prescribed to help protect bones, but a new study suggests that the addition ...
Oct 20, 2026
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