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Maternal health program cuts infection deaths by 32%, large-scale trial finds
A multi-country clinical trial has shown that a structured, sustainable approach to infection prevention and treatment can save women's lives,... Read more -
New clues to why some women experience recurrent miscarriage
Researchers at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, University of Sydney, and the Royal Hospital for Women have uncovered important... Read more -
Beef vs. plant-based meat: Study finds diet alters breast milk composition in under a week
Swapping beef for a plant-based meat substitute changed breast milk composition in just six days—even when the rest of the... Read more -
Coroners' advice to prevent future maternal deaths ignored, say researchers
A study, authored by Dr. Georgia Richards, founder of the Preventable Deaths Tracker at King's and published in Gynecology and... Read more -
How to use period products safely
Starting their period is a big deal for adolescents. It marks a turning point in their lives where puberty becomes... Read more -
Bone-targeted estrogen delivery reverses postmenopausal osteoporosis without uterine side effects in mice
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them brittle and prone to fracture. Taking the hormone estradiol can... Read more -
Heavy cannabis use during pregnancy linked to disruption in brain growth
McGill University researchers at the Douglas Research Center have found evidence that heavy cannabis use during pregnancy can cause delays... Read more -
New clues reveal how gestational diabetes affects offspring
Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons are incompletely understood.... Read more -
Research finds persistent racial disparities in cesarean births
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Women's Health have identified recent national trends in cesarean births, noting... Read more -
Some women start menopause after surgery or medical treatment: Here's how it's different
For most women, menopause occurs naturally around the age of 49. In the lead up to menopause, the quality and... Read more -
Ovarian tissue preservation enables future fertility for young woman with cancer
In patients of reproductive age who have cancer, fertility preservation for potential children in the future should be a high... Read more -
Study reveals how uterine contractions are regulated by stretch and pressure during childbirth
When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones such as progesterone... Read more -
FDA lifts major warnings on hormone replacement therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is eliminating the prominent "black box" warnings on many hormone replacement therapy (HRT)... Read more -
Common cesarean closure method linked to long-term complications, experts suggest change
The most common technique used for closing the uterus after a cesarean delivery causes so many long-term complications that it's... Read more -
Gun violence now a leading threat to pregnant women, study finds
Pregnant women in the United States face a serious and growing danger from gun violence, according to a new study... Read more
