Weight gain during menopause is common, with abdominal obesity being especially common and unhealthy. A new study based on data from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) has found that in addition to its adverse ...
May 6, 2026
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A study conducted at the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital suggests that factors related to maternal weight are reflected in signaling particles produced by the maternal microbiota not only in the gut but also ...
Jun 21, 2026
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Girls born to mothers with higher insulin resistance during the third trimester are more likely to have more abdominal fat at age 7, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague. ...
May 12, 2026
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According to new research in CMAJ, one in five pregnant women in Ontario did not receive timely syphilis screening, which is critical for preventing syphilis infection in newborns (Canadian Medical Association Journal)
May 19, 2026
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For women who underwent spinal surgery during adolescence, approaching pregnancy often brings unique questions about labor and delivery. A common concern is whether a spinal fusion affects the ability to have a vaginal birth.
Jul 16, 2026
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A new Europe-wide survey launched during the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) suggests broad public support for fertility treatment and several areas of reproductive ...
Jul 4, 2026
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A disease's name can have a significant influence on its diagnosis and treatment—or lack thereof. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For decades, doctors thought ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Insomnia is a common problem, affecting as many as 20% to 60% of perimenopausal and postmenopausal US women. Because of its possible severe physical and psychological effects, ongoing research is focused on identifying effective ...
May 6, 2026
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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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Early menopause affects 1 in 14 women ages 30 to 49 living in low- and middle-income countries, according to a pooled data analysis of its prevalence in 44 nations published in the open-access journal BMJ Global Health. The ...
Jul 7, 2026
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