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Increase in labor induction rates seen from 2016 to 2024
From 2016 to 2024, there was an increase in labor induction rates across all maternal age groups and across all... Read more -
Study reveals how live bacterial therapy reshapes the vaginal microbiome and identifies predictors of treatment success
A new study from the Kwon Lab at the Ragon Institute, published in Cell Host & Microbe, provides the most... Read more -
Home testing kits could bridge the cervical screening gap for disabled women, new study finds
Home testing kits that screen for cervical cancer risk could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities for physically disabled... Read more -
Two states sue cord blood company over misleading claims
Two states are suing a major cord blood storage company, claiming it misled parents about the benefits of saving their... Read more -
Global maternal deaths fell in 2023, but more than 100 countries still fall short of maternal mortality target: Study
Global maternal deaths have declined over the past three decades, yet progress has slowed in recent years and remains uneven... Read more -
Breakdown products from 'eco-friendly' plastics impede fetal development in mice, study shows
When the "eco-friendly" bioplastic, polylactic acid (PLA), biodegrades, the resulting nanoplastics can accumulate in the fetuses of pregnant mice and... Read more -
Living in historically redlined neighborhoods may reduce one's ability to conceive
Living in a historically redlined neighborhood may reduce a person's ability to become pregnant, according to two new studies led... Read more -
Birth control pills and IUDs not associated with brain pressure disorder
Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased prevalence of a brain... Read more -
Ejaculating more often may boost sperm motility and reduce DNA damage
When it comes to reproduction, female biology is often described in terms of a ticking clock. Women are born with... Read more -
HPV vaccination uptake in adults shaped by knowledge and medical advice, Swiss study suggests
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and can cause various types of cancer. Prophylactic HPV... Read more -
US foreign aid swings may be costing lives abroad, data analysis suggests
Maternal deaths rise by around 11% in countries that rely on US aid following a switch from a Democratic to... Read more -
Ultra-processed foods linked to reduced fertility and embryonic development
Eating large amounts of ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked not only to reduced fertility in men, but also to slower... Read more -
Hormone therapy and dementia risk: What a new study says about menopause treatment
Hormone therapy is widely used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. But scientists have long... Read more -
Why endometriosis should be classified as a whole‑body inflammatory disorder
Endometriosis is a painful, debilitating condition affecting 10% of women worldwide. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of... Read more -
HPV self-test boosts cervical cancer screening 'across the board,' study confirms
Making human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing available to all women increases the number of people screened for cervical cancer, a new... Read more
