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HPV vaccination linked to lower risk of pregnancy complications

The benefits of the HPV vaccine may extend beyond protection against cancer. In a study published in The BMJ, researchers at Karolinska Institutet found that women who had been vaccinated against HPV were less likely to experience several pregnancy and childbirth complications, particularly preterm birth.

7 Oct 2026

MD Anderson announces new roadmap to eliminate cervical cancer in Texas

On behalf of a statewide coalition of Texas health systems, academic institutions, community organizations and advocates, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the Texas Lone Star Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan 2027-2032, a five-year roadmap to eliminate cervical cancer in Texas.

7 Oct 2026

Warning signs for chronic pelvic pain emerge during adolescence

A new McMaster University study of nearly half a million people has found that many people who go on to develop chronic pelvic pain (CPP) may have been showing warning signs years before diagnosis, offering a potential opportunity to identify people at increased risk earlier in life.

7 Oct 2026

Metformin in pregnancy does not raise developmental risk in children

Metformin use during pregnancy shows no link to developmental problems at school entry.

7 Oct 2026

UK first as frozen testicular tissue transplanted to help restore fertility

Doctors in Edinburgh have performed a pioneering procedure to transplant a young man's testicular tissue that was frozen before he underwent chemotherapy, in a potential breakthrough for male fertility preservation.

7 Oct 2026

Study links pregnancy complications to future heart and kidney disease

Women with a complication in the latest pregnancy, or in a previous pregnancy, face an elevated risk of developing cardiometabolic-renal conditions in subsequent years, suggests a UK study published online in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

6 Oct 2026

Global scientific collaboration brings hope to lobular breast cancer patients

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings people around the world together under the pink ribbon to raise awareness, encourage early detection, support patients and fund research.

6 Oct 2026

C-Path and University of Arizona collaborate to investigate cellular mechanisms of Parkinson's disease in women

Critical Path Institute (C-Path) today announced a research collaboration with the University of Arizona to investigate the cellular mechanisms that drive Parkinson's disease in women.

6 Oct 2026

Nearly 3 in 4 US comfort foods share a surprising nutritional feature

Research on comfort foods in the US shows a dominance of ultra-processed items, raising concerns about nutrition and health implications of comfort eating.

6 Oct 2026

Cranberry juice doesn’t affect every woman the same way

Cranberry juice's effectiveness against UTIs varies among women due to metabolic differences, impacting urinary anti-adhesion activity and pathogen response.

6 Oct 2026

Women entering menopause early report increased anxiety and depression

A study by the University of Oulu has found that women who entered menopause earlier than usual reported more symptoms of anxiety and depression than women of the same age who had not yet entered menopause.

6 Oct 2026

Younger postmenopausal women may not get enough calcium

A small Italian study examined whether women facing heightened bone-loss risks are getting enough calcium from their diets, with particular attention to breast cancer patients receiving endocrine therapy.

6 Oct 2026

Phase III trial tests MRD-guided treatment for patients with ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer

Alliance Foundation Trials, LLC (AFT), a national leader in conducting innovative, practice-changing cancer clinical trials, and Natera, Inc., a global leader in cell-free DNA and precision medicine, today announced the launch of AFT-70 NAVIGATE, a randomized phase III trial evaluating a novel molecular residual disease (MRD)-guided treatment strategy for patients with intermediate and high-risk ER-positive/HER2-negative early breast cancer.

5 Oct 2026

Black people in Canada face higher risk of severe maternal morbidity

Black people in Canada have an increased risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) - serious complications that can occur during pregnancy, labor or delivery, and postpartum - compared with White people, according to new research published in CMAJ.

5 Oct 2026

Tailored treatments allow less invasive surgery for breast cancer patients

For many patients diagnosed with breast cancer, the first instinct may be to pursue the most aggressive treatment possible.

5 Oct 2026

Patient navigators significantly improve postpartum care for low-income mothers

While the transition to motherhood can be challenging for anyone, barriers such as inadequate health literacy, unreliable transportation, navigating a complex health care system, limited access to childcare or insecure housing can be the tipping point between a new mom accessing needed care or going without it.

5 Oct 2026

Working nights for years is linked to changes in body-clock genes

Chronic night shifts alter circadian gene activity in female healthcare workers.

5 Oct 2026

Five lipids revealed a divide between active and inactive pregnancies

Staying active during pregnancy is linked to changes in DHA-rich placental lipids

5 Oct 2026

Postpartum GLP-1 prescriptions rise sharply among U.S. women

More U.S. women are being prescribed GLP-1 medications after giving birth, particularly those diagnosed with diabetes, according to new research from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.

1 Oct 2026

Ultrasensitive AMH testing offers new insights into midlife ovarian reserve

In women's lifelong health management, the years from 35 to 55 form a critical transition period. During this period, many women face a triple challenge: declining fertility, bothersome perimenopausal symptoms, and delayed or delays in recognizing or confirming menopause.

1 Oct 2026