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Everything filed under care in our womens health coverage, the 24 reports filed on it so far.
FDA Approves Pritelivir For Resistant Herpes In Immunocompromised
The FDA has approved pritelivir tablets for immunocompromised adults with herpes simplex virus lesions that have not responded to standard antiviral...
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana Sue Over Abortion Shield Laws
Three Republican-led states filed a direct lawsuit at the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, challenging shield laws in New York, California, and...
Brain Circuit for Pregnancy Food Cravings Identified in Mice
Researchers have pinpointed a brain mechanism involving serotonin neurons that drives food-craving-like behavior in pregnant mice.
Maternal Diet High in Eggs, Peanuts Does Not Cut Infant Allergy Risk
A clinical trial found that pregnant and breastfeeding women eating high amounts of eggs and peanuts did not lower their baby's risk of developing...
Pre-eclampsia Linked To Distinct Maternal Heart Patterns
A new scientific paper states that pre-eclampsia is linked to two distinct patterns of maternal cardiovascular dysfunction.
Protein May Predict Preeclampsia in First Trimester
Researchers have identified a protein, isthmin 2, that appears to predict preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction from blood samples taken in the...
Experts question science behind cycle-syncing workouts
Health and fitness experts caution that popular social media advice to tailor exercise to menstrual cycle phases lacks strong scientific backing.
Experts Warn GLP-1 Drugs Alone Won't Solve Obesity Crisis
Public health experts argue that focusing solely on GLP-1 medications for obesity overlooks the systemic drivers of the epidemic.
Gloria Steinem on Abortion Rights and Democracy
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem, who died at 92, argued that reproductive freedom is the foundation of democracy.
Antenatal Steroids Pose Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Risks
A new medical commentary warns that antenatal corticosteroids, given to speed fetal lung development before preterm birth, may carry long-term...
Study Debunks Spinal Level Accuracy in Fetal Spina Bifida
New research published in BJOG challenges the assumption that the anatomical spinal defect level in fetal spina bifida accurately predicts motor...
Clinicians' Pregnancy VTE Risk Knowledge Gap
A UK survey in BJOG shows clinicians' knowledge of pregnancy-related blood clot risk assessment varies widely, with many misjudging the danger.
HPV Self-Sampling Study Compares Vaginal and Urine Samples
A 2026 study in BJOG found that for HPV testing, self-collected vaginal samples were more reliable than urine samples for detecting high-risk strains.
GIPR Agonism and Antagonism Reduce Appetite
A 2026 study in Nature Metabolism reveals that GIPR agonists and antagonists suppress appetite through distinct brain regions. The research, led by...
IVF Incubator Study Finds No Outcome Benefit
A randomized trial published on August 27, 2026, found that using a benchtop incubator for embryo culture did not improve blastulation or pregnancy...
Family Involvement in Open Dialogue Cuts Hospital Admissions
A study in The Lancet Psychiatry found that involving family and friends in Open Dialogue treatment reduced psychiatric hospital admissions by three...
HRT Cuts Dementia Risk for Women
A study of over 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) lowered dementia risk by 10% overall and 16% for...
London Kids' Lungs Recover After Low Emission Zone
Researchers found that children in London showed impressive improvements in lung growth after the introduction of an Ultra Low Emission Zone.
Hospitals Adapt to Abortion Bans
Hospitals in states with abortion bans have developed strategies to protect clinicians and support reproductive care.
Increasing Wait Times for Cancer Surgery Raise Concerns
A recent study found that wait times between cancer diagnosis and the start of first-course therapy are increasing for six cancer types, with...
Modified Natural Cycle Fertility Treatment Comparable to Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women Over 40
A new study has found that modified natural cycle embryo transfer is a viable alternative to hormone replacement therapy for women over 40, with...
Study Links Neighborhood Disadvantage to Increased Menstrual Disturbances in Preconception Women
A new study finds that women living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods experience higher rates of menstrual disturbances, particularly dysmenorrhea...
The Science Behind 'Period Poops': Understanding the Link Between Menstruation and Digestive Discomfort
Research suggests that up to 73% of healthy premenopausal women experience significant gastrointestinal symptoms during their menstrual cycle. A...
The Pressure to Have an 'Ideal Birth' Can Override Women's Safety, Says Mother
A woman shares her harrowing five-day labour experience, highlighting how the push for low-intervention births can endanger mothers. She argues that...