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High-dose antioxidants linked to offspring birth defects
Antioxidants have been marketed as miracle supplements, touted for preventing chronic diseases and cancers; treating COPD and dementia; and slowing... Read more -
Initiation of hormone therapy after age 65 remains risky but still works for some women
Hormone therapy (HT) has proven effective for managing hot flashes and other common menopause symptoms, but questions remain about long-term... Read more -
Reproductive coercion: Serious harm to health, yet limited understanding
Reproductive coercion poses serious risks to health and well-being, yet remains poorly recognized in general practice, according to new Monash... Read more -
New treatment guidelines needed for chronic kidney disease patients, survey shows
A new study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine emphasizes the need for new treatment guidelines in the... Read more -
New research reveals stark regional differences in care after second trimester baby loss
The care that women receive following a miscarriage during the second trimester of pregnancy varies according to where in the... Read more -
Major demographic transition happening in U.S. births
There is a major demographic transition in U.S. births, according to a research letter published online in JAMA Network Open.... Read more -
Demand grows for doulas who can help moms with addiction
"Don't give me narcotics." Emmalee Hortin, a doula, recalled one of her clients delivering that message to hospital staff. Doctors... Read more -
Pregnancy, breastfeeding associated with higher levels of cognitive function for postmenopausal women
Female brains have historically evolved to adapt to pregnancy, undergoing structural and functional changes. But the cognitive health implications of... Read more -
Financial incentives alone can't solve South Korea's OB/GYN shortage, reveals study
As South Korea's physician shortage has intensified, the government has leaned on targeted grants and financial incentives to preserve essential... Read more -
Nigerian women and contraceptives: Study finds big gaps between the haves and the have-nots
Nigerian women who are wealthier, more educated and urban are more likely to use modern contraceptives than poorer, less educated... Read more -
Digital therapy shows promise as a treatment for female sexual dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction is a reality for many women, but the subject remains taboo. A large percentage of women remain untreated,... Read more -
Far fewer cervical cancer screenings are needed for HPV‑vaccinated women, study suggests
In a modeling study of women vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV), researchers found that cervical cancer screening could be done... Read more -
How early pregnancy impacts aging: Implications for breast-cancer risk
A new study by cell biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that an early first pregnancy may... Read more -
Inadequate nutrition and lower education linked to worse outcomes for children exposed to alcohol in utero
A new study addresses the puzzle of why heavy drinking throughout pregnancy leads to widely varying outcomes for children. Even... Read more -
Improving nursing support for fertility preservation in women with cancer
Hiroshima University researchers developed a three-factor, 12-item, questionnaire-based scale to systematically assess nursing practices that support fertility preservation decision-making in... Read more
