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Researchers discover what may be the root cause of preeclampsia—and how to fix it
Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication that affects roughly 1 in 10 pregnancies worldwide and, in the United States alone,... Read more -
Racial profiling and aggressive policing can affect infant health, research finds
Aggressive policing tactics like stop-and-frisk are linked to worse newborn health outcomes in neighborhoods where such tactics are most pervasive,... Read more -
Why extended postpartum Medicaid coverage during pandemic led to gains in enrollment
The federal policy requiring states to keep Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled during the COVID-19 pandemic extended postpartum Medicaid coverage nationwide and... Read more -
Redefining brain fog in menopause to pave the way for more clinical studies
Neuroscientists from Monash University, the University of Melbourne and University College London are calling for clinical studies to understand the... Read more -
Despite FDA rule change, few retail pharmacies dispense mifepristone
Just a fraction of prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone were filled at brick-and-mortar retail pharmacies after federal drug regulators... Read more -
The human body isn't a masterpiece of design. It's a patchwork of evolutionary compromise
The human body is often described as a marvel of "perfect design": elegant, efficient and finely tuned for its purpose.... Read more -
New guidance on adenomyosis, an overlooked uterine condition affecting 1 in 3 women
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa physician is working to change how a common but often overlooked gynecologic condition is... Read more -
Demand surge leads to shortages of Estrogen patches
Growing demand for estrogen patches to relieve menopause symptoms has led to shortages, leaving women searching multiple pharmacies or switching... Read more -
CDC: 2024 to 2025 saw decline in number of births, fertility rate in US
The number of births and general fertility rate decreased 1% from 2024 to 2025 in the United States, according to... Read more -
Judge allows abortion pill to continue being mailed for now
U.S. District Judge David Joseph turned down Louisiana officials' request to stop mail order delivery of the drug mifepristone nationwide... Read more -
How maternal psychological anxiety could harm a developing fetus
Fetal development is a critical stage with effects that can last throughout life. Yet, identifying the effects of maternal psychological... Read more -
Tailored menopause education strengthens clinician confidence and quality of care
As millions of women enter menopause each year, gaps in clinician education continue to limit access to effective care. A... Read more -
Cell-by-cell analysis offers clues to pregnancy risks
The biological connection between a pregnant woman and her developing baby has been mapped in unprecedented detail by UC San... Read more -
A big step toward safe, reversible male contraception
Cornell scientists have taken a major step toward developing a safe, reversible, long-acting and 100% effective nonhormonal male contraceptive, considered... Read more -
Making the case for over-the-counter abortion pills: Study finds most people can accurately self-screen
Currently, in U.S. states where abortion remains legal, women have to visit specialized clinics to access in-person medication abortion, as... Read more
