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Wildfires, smoke and stress lead to reduced birth weight and more premature births
Exposure to wildfires during pregnancy has negative effects on infant health, according to a study recently published by the Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) at the UAB in the journal Perspectives Demogràfiques. Based ...
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A step toward lab‑grown sperm: Scientists turn stem cells into early sperm cells in a mini‑testis
About 9% of men of reproductive age in the United States experience fertility problems. One of the many causes of male infertility is a failure in germline development, the process by which embryonic cells develop into sperm ...
Jul 16, 2026
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Fertility proteins flip from reproductive role to support survival and growth of cancer cells
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have discovered that SYCP1, a protein previously thought to function only during the production of sperm and eggs, can be reactivated in cancer cells, where it helps tumors survive ...
Jul 15, 2026
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Stem cell science unlocks more mysteries of the menstrual cycle
Amid all the advances in modern medicine, much of the science behind a woman's menstrual cycle remains mysterious, so a team at Hudson Institute of Medical Research is aiming to change that. Professor Caroline Gargett is ...
Jul 15, 2026
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Less than 3 in 100 US women are accepted to be egg donors
Though thousands of women in the United States step forward to donate their eggs each year, new research led by The University of Manchester in the U.K. published in Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology reveals only a tiny ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Menstrual health still overlooked despite affecting 2 billion people
Despite affecting an estimated 2 billion people, menstrual health continues to be overlooked by governments, businesses and the scientific community, prompting calls for it to be recognized as a fundamental public health ...
Jul 13, 2026
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New global report outlines strategies to improve hematologic care for women
A new report in The Lancet Haematology, led by Cleveland Clinic hematologist Bethany Samuelson Bannow, M.D., outlines practical strategies to improve diagnosis, care and outcomes globally for women and girls with hematological ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Gene discovery may unlock infertility, early menopause clues
Most women are aware that fertility declines dramatically with age. This is mainly due to the gradual loss of eggs and follicles from the ovaries, leading to infertility, irregular cycles and ultimately menopause.
Jul 12, 2026
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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 ...
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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Meningococcal B vaccine ineffective in gonorrhea prevention for men who have sex with men
The meningococcal B vaccine is ineffective in gonorrhea prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) at high risk of infection, according to findings from the world's largest randomized controlled trial (RCT) into possible ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Researchers discover new form of hereditary prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified a new form of hereditary prostate cancer that, while rare, can cause aggressive disease at a young age. The discovery paves the way for genetic testing programs ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Cellular 'bandages' help rebuild uterine lining after monthly shedding, study finds
For most women past puberty, the uterine lining (endometrium) sheds from the body roughly every month if there is no fertilized egg present. Then, the uterus rebuilds itself to prepare for a potential pregnancy. While this ...
Jul 8, 2026
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Exhaustion and trauma, not just finances, are pushing families to have fewer kids
Exhaustion, trauma and the harsh realities of parenting are driving more Australian families to think twice about having another child.
Jul 8, 2026
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What research reveals about transmasculine pregnancy
A recent review of published research provides some evidence that a small but noteworthy minority of transmasculine people (trans, nonbinary, and other gender-expansive people who were assigned female at birth) have pregnancies ...
Jul 8, 2026
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Not all birth controls are equal, some are linked to higher risk of brain tumors, study finds
Meningiomas are the most common brain tumors in adults, accounting for 38% to 42% of all primary central nervous system tumors. According to 2021 WHO data, 874 million of the world's 1.9 billion women of reproductive age ...
Modern IVF achieves higher success rates with single embryo transfer, major study finds
Modern IVF treatment can now achieve substantially higher success rates than historical approaches while dramatically reducing twin and triplet pregnancies, according to new research presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Early menopause affects 1 in 14 women in low and middle income countries, pooled data reveal
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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Researchers develop potential nonhormonal therapy to repair vaginal tissue damaged by menopause
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have developed a promising nonhormonal therapy for women experiencing Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). GSM is a common chronic condition caused by declining estrogen ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy admissions rise in recent years as stark inequalities persist, national study finds
Hospital admissions for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy have increased in England in recent years, according to research presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Rates of infertility are rising among women over 35
Rates of infertility and the need for fertility care are rising worldwide among women ages 35 to 49, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health. In 2023, about 53.6 million ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Men living in different regions show marked differences in sperm quality despite similar lifestyles, novel study finds
A new study has found substantial regional differences in sperm quality, with men in the highest-performing region recording almost double the total motile sperm count of those in the lowest-performing region.
Jul 6, 2026
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Air pollution may alter how sperm genes function, major fertility study finds
New research presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) suggests that exposure to air pollution may affect genes associated with sperm development, raising new ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Study reveals how the uterine microbiome may impact pregnancy success
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered new evidence that the communities of bacteria living in the uterus may play an important role in determining whether pregnancy is successful following assisted reproductive ...
Jul 6, 2026
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