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Six-week postpartum monitoring uncovers 40% more severe pregnancy complications
Extending the monitoring period for severe pregnancy complications showed that more than 40% of cases were missed using traditional delivery-focused monitoring, according to new research that extended monitoring from conception ...
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Maternal race and immigration linked to obstetric trauma, finds study
Asian parents experience a 1.5-fold higher rate of obstetric trauma than white parents, and Black economic immigrant and refugee parents have a 20% to 30% higher risk, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical ...
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Dark sweet cherries may help slow aggressive breast cancer, mouse study suggests
From cobblers to smoothies, dark sweet cherries show up in plenty of recipes, and scientists say the crimson-colored fruit may contain compounds that could help fight an aggressive type of breast cancer.
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Can exercise reduce period pain? And what kind is best?
Having your period can be a painful experience. Period pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, is a very common condition with around nine in ten young women aged 13 to 25 in Australia having regular period pain. For many women, ...
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Telehealth visits may help breast cancer patients stay on treatment
Staying in touch with doctors online could help breast cancer survivors keep up their cancer treatment, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship.
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Is 'period syncing' real? Two reproductive health experts explain the myth
Have you ever heard two or more women say they're on the same cycle?
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Pesticide exposure in preconception period linked to lower newborn Apgar scores
Women exposed to agricultural pesticides, even before becoming pregnant, may be putting their newborn's health at risk. A new University of Arizona study links those exposures to poorer health in newborns, raising questions ...
Mar 14, 2026
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Prostate cancer screening is as good as breast cancer screening, say researchers
Prostate cancer screening compares favorably to screening for breast cancer in identifying significant cancers, reducing mortality and avoiding unnecessary harms, says new research. The findings are presented at the European ...
Mar 14, 2026
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Mobile clinics offer a practical way to improve health care access in maternity care deserts
Only three of the 14 counties in north-central Florida provide full access to obstetric care. Six have low access to care—meaning there are fewer than two hospitals offering obstetric care or birth centers per 10,000 births ...
Mar 14, 2026
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Study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women
To all the women who've heard the frustrating "it's all in your head" in response to medical maladies, a new study out Friday feels your pain.
Mar 14, 2026
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Loneliness and social isolation can take a toll on women's cognitive abilities
The relationship between social connections and cognitive abilities is a complex one, particularly during the perimenopausal period when women transition from the reproductive period to menopause. A new study suggests that ...
Mar 14, 2026
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A new triple negative breast cancer target: Why HORMAD1 could guide treatment choices
A gene that is typically active only in reproductive cells may hold the key to new treatments for triple negative breast cancer, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications. Scientists from the ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Predictive AI tools can enable early detection of intimate partner violence
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a series of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that uses machine learning to identify individuals who may be at risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) using information ...
Mar 13, 2026
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How the menstrual cycle can make or break an athlete's performance
As soccer's Women's Asian Cup continues in Australia, much analysis will inevitably focus on the physical: the speed of Mary Fowler, the power of Sarina Bolden, the endurance of Yui Hasegawa and Ellie Carpenter.
Mar 13, 2026
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Personalized support program improves smoking cessation for cervical cancer survivors
A new study led by UCLA researchers suggests that a personalized counseling program can significantly help women who have survived cervical precancer or cervical cancer to quit smoking—and does so at a cost that researchers ...
Mar 12, 2026
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'I felt like a specimen'—new clinical recommendations aim to improve trauma‑informed care in pelvic medicine
An estimated 64% of adults in Canada report experiencing at least one potentially psychologically traumatic event during their lifetime, and in the United States, research suggests the figure may be closer to 90%.
Mar 12, 2026
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Optical analysis of human milk advances breastfeeding research
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that babies be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life, since breastfeeding plays an important role in public health. Nevertheless, many mothers struggle with ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Combining exercise and sleep coaching can help improve sleep and health markers in young women
Instances of insomnia are on the rise globally, which is a matter of great concern, as lack of sleep can take a heavy toll on one's physical and mental health. A recent study by The Education University of Hong Kong investigated ...
Previously hidden immune circuit in the uterus sheds light on preeclampsia and early pregnancy failure
Early pregnancy depends on a remarkable act of coordination. Before the placenta can nourish a growing fetus, the embryo must securely "land" and connect with the mother's blood supply—a process guided by a specialized ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Claims data study ties epilepsy drugs in pregnancy to developmental risks
Findings published by The BMJ reinforce previous research linking use of the antiseizure drug valproate during pregnancy to neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism in children, and indicate no substantial risk ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Study links higher asprosin to less weight gain after menopause
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health have identified how the hormone asprosin influences long-term weight change among postmenopausal women in the United States. ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Breast cancer stage at diagnosis differs sharply across rural US regions
Where a woman lives significantly affects whether her breast cancer is diagnosed at an early or late stage, according to a national analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). Researchers ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Medicinal cannabis eases endometriosis, pelvic pain
Medicinal cannabis could provide a new treatment option for those with endometriosis, with a study led by the University of Otago, Wellington showing it reduced pain, improved sleep and lowered anxiety. The study, led by ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Blood test predicts dementia in women as many as 25 years before symptoms begin
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that a novel blood-based biomarker can predict a woman's risk of developing dementia as many as 25 years before symptoms appear.
Mar 10, 2026
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IVF not linked to higher overall cancer rates, but study shows differences in some cancers
Women who used fertility treatments had no higher overall risk of invasive cancer than other women, a large Australian study led by researchers from UNSW Sydney has found. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed ...
Mar 10, 2026
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