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Researchers develop novel tool to identify pregnant women at high risk for having a preterm birth

Researchers at NYU and partners within the International Healthy Outcomes of Pregnancy for Everyone (HOPE) Consortium have developed a novel tool, the Preterm Birth Actionable Risk Index (PTB-ARIx), designed to identify pregnant individuals at high risk for having a preterm birth (PTB, or delivery before 37 weeks).

17 Nov 2025

Global action takes center stage on the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day

Today marks the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day – mandated by the World Health Assembly – a historic milestone in global efforts to end a preventable cancer.

17 Nov 2025

Why early- and late-onset depression are fundamentally different

Genetic differences in early- and late-onset depression highlight distinct risk profiles, informing targeted strategies for improved clinical outcomes.

17 Nov 2025

Red meat raises inflammation marker CRP in clinical trials

The review analyzes red meat's effects on inflammatory biomarkers, revealing significant associations with CRP in specific adult subgroups and dietary contexts.

17 Nov 2025

Novel model expands fertility options for cancer patients

In patients of reproductive age who have cancer, fertility preservation for potential children in the future should be a high priority.

17 Nov 2025

Dash diet cuts diabetes complications by targeting blood pressure kidney health and inflammation

The DASH diet supports metabolic health in people with diabetes by improving blood pressure, renal function, lipids, and modest glycemic markers while reducing risks linked to vascular and inflammatory pathways. Its broad nutrient-driven mechanisms also benefit related conditions such as neuropathy, PCOS, and retinopathy, making it a versatile tool for cardiometabolic care.

16 Nov 2025

WHO releases first global guidelines for managing diabetes during pregnancy

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first global guidelines for the management of diabetes during pregnancy, a condition affecting about one in six pregnancies – or 21 million women annually.

14 Nov 2025

Improved birth experiences through integrated midwifery care at NYU Langone Health

Although midwives have long been associated with home births, roughly 90 percent of midwife-attended births in the U.S. now occur in hospitals.

14 Nov 2025

Uncovering hidden causes of recurrent pregnancy loss with optical genome mapping

Pregnancy loss may occur in as many as 25% of all pregnancies. Most of these losses occur in the first trimester, and about half are caused by genetic or chromosomal issues.

14 Nov 2025

Hyperemesis gravidarum linked to depression in pregnant women

A recent study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland showed that hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy, is linked to depression.

14 Nov 2025

Rethinking cesarean closure techniques for better long-term health

The most common technique used for closing the uterus after a cesarean delivery causes so many long-term complications that it's time to question its use.

14 Nov 2025

VR raises eye temperature and thickens protective tear layer

VR gaming impacts tear film dynamics, increasing lipid layer thickness and eye temperature, but fails to enhance tear stability or alleviate dry eye symptoms.

14 Nov 2025

Self-hypnosis cuts menopausal hot flashes by half

Self-administered hypnosis effectively alleviates hot flashes in menopausal women, enhancing quality of life and providing an alternative to hormone therapy.

14 Nov 2025

Automated insulin delivery improves glucose control in pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes

An international study co-led by University of Calgary researchers has found new insulin delivery technology helps control glucose levels during pregnancy for those with Type 1 diabetes, which is crucial to the health of women and their newborns.

13 Nov 2025

Off-label GLP-1 use highlights the cultural pressures driving body anxieties

New obesity drugs that were designed to treat diabetes and obesity are increasingly being used off-label by people without these conditions to achieve slimness and social approval rather than health gains. This perspective maps how such pharmacological thinness interacts with stigma, beauty ideals, digital culture, and inequality, and calls for multinational, intersectional research to understand its full impact.

13 Nov 2025

Cesarean births do not raise infant allergy risk in major Japanese cohort study

In a large Japanese birth cohort, cesarean delivery was not linked to higher risks of eczema, wheezing, atopic dermatitis, or asthma in infants at one year of age. Emergency cesarean delivery was even associated with a modest reduction in eczema, suggesting that mode of birth alone may not drive early-life allergic disease.

13 Nov 2025

Which plant-based diet is healthiest and most sustainable

Vegan and vegetarian diets deliver nutrient adequacy on par with Mediterranean diets, while lowering carbon footprints and promoting environmental health.

13 Nov 2025

Poor sleep raises injury risk in recreational runners

Research shows that sleep quality and duration are critical for injury prevention in recreational runners, emphasizing sleep's role in athletic performance.

13 Nov 2025

Innovative research reveals FGD3 as a key player in breast cancer cell death

A naturally occurring protein that tends to be expressed at higher levels in breast cancer cells boosts the effectiveness of some anticancer agents, including doxorubicin, one of the most widely used chemotherapies, and a preclinical drug known as ErSO, researchers report.

13 Nov 2025

Nasal vaccine shows promise as a non-invasive treatment for cervical cancer

Cervical cancer, which affects the reproductive tract, is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide.

12 Nov 2025

Women's Health News

Researchers develop novel tool to identify pregnant women at high risk for having a preterm birth

Global action takes center stage on the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day

Why early- and late-onset depression are fundamentally different

Red meat raises inflammation marker CRP in clinical trials

Novel model expands fertility options for cancer patients

Dash diet cuts diabetes complications by targeting blood pressure kidney health and inflammation

WHO releases first global guidelines for managing diabetes during pregnancy

Improved birth experiences through integrated midwifery care at NYU Langone Health

Uncovering hidden causes of recurrent pregnancy loss with optical genome mapping

Hyperemesis gravidarum linked to depression in pregnant women

Rethinking cesarean closure techniques for better long-term health

VR raises eye temperature and thickens protective tear layer

Self-hypnosis cuts menopausal hot flashes by half

Automated insulin delivery improves glucose control in pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes

Off-label GLP-1 use highlights the cultural pressures driving body anxieties

Cesarean births do not raise infant allergy risk in major Japanese cohort study

Which plant-based diet is healthiest and most sustainable

Poor sleep raises injury risk in recreational runners

Innovative research reveals FGD3 as a key player in breast cancer cell death

Nasal vaccine shows promise as a non-invasive treatment for cervical cancer

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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