Breast cancer is rising fast in Asian American women, study finds
A new study led by UC San Francisco has found an alarming rise in invasive breast cancer among Asian American women over the last two decades.
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Obstetrics & gynecology news
New non-invasive treatment shows promise for twin pregnancy complications
An innovative experimental procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to treat a rare and serious pregnancy condition called twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is safe, according to an early-stage research trial involving ...
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Softening aging ovaries could help extend fertility as women get older
Fertility declines as women get older for many reasons, such as a drop in egg quality, decreased follicle numbers and hardening of ovarian tissues. That's a problem for would-be mothers in many countries who prefer to have ...
How birth method and antibiotics may shape babies' gut bacteria
A new systematic review has found that both the way a baby is born and exposure to antibiotics around the time of birth could be linked to differences in the development of the infant gut microbiome. The review also found ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Both synthetic and organic tampons found to leach hormone-disrupting chemicals, study shows
A study has found some tampons leach low levels of chemicals that disrupt hormones, regardless of whether they are synthetic or organic.
Jul 9, 2026
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Food insecurity linked to choice of telehealth abortion
Individuals seeking abortion face considerable challenges, including high costs, logistical difficulties such as travel and dependent care, and fear of stigma. In recent years, access to care has improved through telehealth ...
Jul 9, 2026
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A healthy diet during pregnancy associated with lower exposure to some—but not all—chemicals, study finds
Following dietary guidelines during pregnancy may reduce exposure to many—but not all—environmental chemicals from food and everyday products, according to a new study of nearly 1,500 pregnant participants. The study, "Dietary ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Culturally tailored maternity care lifts healthy birth rates for First Nations families
The Baggarrook Yurrongi or "Women's Journey" model ensures women having a First Nations baby are cared for by a known midwife throughout pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period.
Jul 9, 2026
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The power of conversation post-childbirth: Midwife-led birth debrief strengthens perinatal mental health
A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that a structured, midwife-led birth debrief can significantly strengthen women's emotional well-being after childbirth and can be built into routine maternity care.
Jul 9, 2026
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A long‑standing mystery in the deadliest breast cancer just yielded 81 new treatment targets
Researchers have solved a long-standing mystery of how abnormal chromosomes drive cancer, identifying 81 new genes involved in aggressive breast cancer. The discovery expands understanding of the cellular processes behind ...
Jul 8, 2026
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