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Democratic hopefuls fault GOP incumbents for anti-abortion records in Congress

In a campaign ad this month, Derek Tran, a Democrat from Orange County, California, blasted his opponent, Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel, for supporting a national abortion ban and voting to limit access to birth control.

27 Sep 2024

Molecular pathways in human cells reveal potential for developmental pause

In some mammals, the timing of the normally continuous embryonic development can be altered to improve the chances of survival for both the embryo and the mother.

26 Sep 2024

Earthquake aftermath linked to higher rates of menstrual irregularities

In research published in Brain and Behavior, investigators found increased rates of menstrual irregularities in women living in areas affected by the 2023 earthquake in Turkey.

25 Sep 2024

Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise

Sara McGinnis was pregnant with her second child and something felt off. Her body was swollen. She was tired and dizzy.

25 Sep 2024

Nepalese women in Japan face challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health services

Despite a substantial Nepalese community in Japan many Nepalese women face significant challenges in accessing essential sexual and reproductive health services (SRHSs) due to language barriers and differences in healthcare laws and services between Nepal and Japan.

24 Sep 2024

WHO calls for action to support adolescent mental and sexual health

Increased investment is urgently needed to address evolving health risks and meet the mental and sexual and reproductive health needs for the nearly 1.3 billion adolescents (aged 10-19 years) globally, according to a new scientific publication released by the World Health Organization (WHO).

23 Sep 2024

She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. SC woman now tells her story.

Amari Marsh had just finished her junior year at South Carolina State University in May 2023 when she received a text message from a law enforcement officer.

23 Sep 2024

Study reveals gaps in contraception access despite 12-month supply policies

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have found that despite legislation in 19 states requiring insurers to cover a 12-month supply of contraception, patients aren't receiving a year's worth of their prescription; most receive just three months or less.

19 Sep 2024

Abortion clinics — and patients — are on the move, as state laws keep shifting

Soon after a series of state laws left a Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia, Missouri, unable to provide abortions in 2018, it shipped some of its equipment to states where abortion remained accessible.

19 Sep 2024

NIH funds study on environmental impact on male fertility

A grant from the National Institutes of Health will support ongoing research at Wayne State University investigating the consequences environmental factors may have on fertility in males.

18 Sep 2024

New gene variants linked to early menopause and cancer risk identified

Study reveals nine gene variants linked to ovarian aging and cancer risk, with implications for reproductive longevity and de novo mutation rates.

12 Sep 2024

COVID-19 reduces male fertility by affecting semen quality and hormone levels

Study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 significantly impairs male fertility by reducing semen quality and altering reproductive hormone levels, with partial recovery post-treatment.

11 Sep 2024

Stress-induced changes in sperm motility occur after a stressful event, study shows

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that stress-induced changes in sperm motility occur after a stressful event, rather than during it and improves sperm performance.

11 Sep 2024

Study links PTSD to higher risk of early menopause in Gulf War female veterans

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause an array of adverse mental health effects, but physical side effects are also common.

10 Sep 2024

Study explores link between food insecurity, gestational diabetes risk among American Indian and Alaska Native females

Food insecurity, defined as the lack of consistent access to sufficient food for an active, healthy life, has been exacerbated in Tribal communities by systemic anti-indigenous racism, including policies that disrupt traditional food practices and access.

5 Sep 2024

UCSF favors pricey doctoral program for nurse-midwives amid maternal care crisis

One of California's two programs for training nurse-midwives has stopped admitting students while it revamps its curriculum to offer only doctoral degrees, a move that's drawn howls of protest from alumni, health policy experts, and faculty who accuse the University of California of putting profits above public health needs.

3 Sep 2024

Study shows benefits of taking misoprostol at home during medical abortions after 12 weeks

Pregnant people who took the first dose of misoprostol (a pill given as part of the procedure for medical abortions) at home had a 71% chance of completing their care in hospital within 9 hours with no overnight stay when having an abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy, compared to 46% of those who took the first dose of misoprostol at hospital, finds a randomized controlled trial published in The Lancet.

29 Aug 2024

Study reveals a rare genotype with significant impact on women's health

Scientists at deCODE genetics and collaborators, have identified a sequence variant in the CCDC201 gene that when inherited from both parents homozygous causes menopause on average nine years earlier.

27 Aug 2024

The role of HPV in male fertility: New data on sperm quality and oxidative stress

Findings indicate HR-HPV infections affect sperm health, increasing oxidative stress and altering cytokine levels, emphasizing HPV's impact on male fertility.