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Lasting impact of mother's diet during pregnancy revealed in rationing study
Babies whose mothers had greater access to sugar during pregnancy—specifically in 1949, when sugar consumption spiked due to the temporary... Read more -
Here's what the review of the IVF industry said should change—and what it missed
Reports of several cases of embryo and sperm mix-ups have put the Australian fertility industry in the spotlight for all... Read more -
Splicing factor could be therapeutic target for preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication with serious risks for mother and child. The only real cure for preeclampsia is delivery.... Read more -
Greater impact than expected: Premenstrual disorders linked to reduced quality of life
A new study from the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) at Karolinska Institutet shows that women with premenstrual disorders have... Read more -
Direct-mail HPV self-test kits boost screening rates and are cost-effective, study finds
New research published in JAMA Network Open finds that mailing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits to patients is a cost-effective... Read more -
Proof-of-concept study creates functional eggs from human skin cells to treat infertility
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin... Read more -
New clinical study shows masturbation can relieve menopause symptoms
Ahead of Menopause Awareness Month, the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and sexual wellness brand Womanizer released headline results from... Read more -
Endometriosis test backed by French government under scrutiny
When France launched its strategy to fight endometriosis in 2022, it widely promoted a simple saliva test that was promised... Read more -
Coalition of states vows to protect access to abortion pill under Trump review
A coalition of attorneys general across states including New York, Minnesota and Arizona vowed Monday to protect access to mifepristone,... Read more -
One-hour, low-cost HPV test could transform cervical cancer screening in Africa and beyond
A team of researchers led by Rice University, in collaboration with colleagues in Mozambique and The University of Texas MD... Read more -
Study finds more women freezing eggs, fewer returning to use them
An increasing number of women are choosing to freeze their eggs but a much smaller number are returning to use... Read more
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Expecting mothers increasingly turn to at-home births, says new research
More pregnant people are turning away from hospital births and instead choosing their homes, according to research presented during the... Read more -
Maternal exposure to adverse childhood experiences associated with increased risk of preterm birth
Preterm birth, or birth before 37 weeks' gestation, can in some cases be linked to the mother's exposure to adverse... Read more -
Team-based care aids pregnant women with substance use disorders
A new study from Oregon Health & Science University shows that a team-based, whole-person approach to caring for pregnant people... Read more -
Childbirth linked to increased depression and psychosis but lower suicide risk in mothers
Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts decreases. This... Read more
