Study raises new questions about fluoride exposure during pregnancy
A new study is raising questions about fluoride exposure during pregnancy and children's cognitive development.
Aug 19, 2026
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Obstetrics & gynecology news
Strength training can prevent diabetes during pregnancy, study shows
Various forms of physical exercise may help prevent diabetes during pregnancy (or gestational diabetes), but data are limited. In a randomized clinical trial published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica including ...
Aug 19, 2026
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Antioxidant foods may help prevent cervical cancer
In research published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, a diet high in antioxidants was linked to a lower risk of cervical cancer in women.
Aug 19, 2026
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Maternal RSV vaccine reduces infant RSV-associated hospitalizations by 80% through six months of life
Australia's RSV Maternal and Infant Protection Program is delivering strong protection for babies, with new research from The Kids Research Institute Australia showing RSV vaccination given during pregnancy reduces the risk ...
Aug 18, 2026
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New 'master switch' linked to aggressive breast cancer, with drug shown to slow tumor growth
Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have identified a 'master switch' responsible for driving tumor growth in an aggressive form of breast cancer. Blocking ...
Aug 18, 2026
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New research reveals mental health toll of endometriosis and PMOS
Nearly 1 in 2 women with endometriosis or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) report depression, according to new national research, prompting calls for mental health support to be integrated into women's physical ...
Aug 18, 2026
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Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free
Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse-prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according to University of East Anglia (UEA) research.
Aug 18, 2026
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New study identifies who is most likely to use whole systems traditional Chinese Medicine during IVF
A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health and the UH Fertility Center identified factors associated with using Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine (WS-TCM) during in vitro fertilization (IVF). WS-TCM ...
Aug 18, 2026
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Immunotherapy found effective against a subtype of difficult-to-treat ovarian cancer
A research group has revealed through studies in humans and mice that a subset of clear cell ovarian cancers, which have been considered difficult to treat with anticancer drugs and immunotherapy, responds to immunotherapy.
Aug 17, 2026
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Pregnant climbers may not have to stay grounded, study suggests
Climbers who love their sport may not have to hang up their ropes and harnesses just because they become pregnant, a University of Alberta study suggests. Although physical activity guidelines advise expectant women to stay ...
Aug 17, 2026
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