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Breastfeeding Infant's Health Nutrition Today's Healthcare
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Unsafe feeding methods spiked during infant formula shortage      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A survey finds nearly half of parents who rely on formula for their babies resorted to potentially harmful feeding methods during the infant formula shortage.

Breastfeeding Child Development Children's Health Infant and Preschool Learning Infant's Health Parenting
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Dads are key in supporting breastfeeding, safe infant sleep      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Fathers can make a huge difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a recent survey of new fathers.

Fertility Gynecology
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Elimination of type of bacteria suggests treatment for endometriosis      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A research group has discovered that using an antibiotic to target Fusobacterium, a common bacterium that causes inflammation, improved the symptoms of endometriosis. Their findings suggest an alternative treatment for the disease.

Breastfeeding Child Development Infant and Preschool Learning Infant's Health Nutrition Parenting
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Beneficial bacteria in the infant gut uses nitrogen from breast milk to support baby's health      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A nutrition scientist who has spent his career studying breast milk has demonstrated how beneficial microbes in the gut of infants use nitrogen from human milk to support pediatric nutrition and development.

Depression Gynecology Mental Health Research Psychology Research
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Dynamic expression of brain serotonin receptors across the menstrual cycle provides clues about premenstrual dysphoric disorder      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A new study explores the interplay between the serotonin system and estradiol in the brain, showing that the central nervous system in patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) seems to increase serotonin transporter density from the periovulatory phase (when estradiol levels are high) to premenstrual cycle phase (when both estradiol and progesterone are decreasing). The findings have the potential to advance the clinical treatment of PMDD.

Gynecology Menopause Women's Health - General
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Migraines during menstruation: Low estrogen levels paired with higher CGRP levels may jump start migraine      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

As estrogen levels fluctuate, a new study has found for female participants with migraine, their levels of the protein calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) that plays a key role in starting the migraine process also fluctuate.

Gynecology Healthy Aging Menopause Pregnancy and Childbirth Today's Healthcare Women's Health - General
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Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?      (via sciencedaily.com) 

People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. The lower risk was found for both ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage.

Breastfeeding Children's Health Infant's Health Nutrition Women's Health - General
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Early tastings shorten breastfeeding      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

The earlier infants begin to taste small samples of solid food, the earlier they eat more food and stop breastfeeding. This is shown in a new study, in which the mothers of 1,251 infants from all over Sweden participated. Almost half of the infants received tastings at the age of four months.

Gynecology Infant's Health Pregnancy and Childbirth Women's Health - General
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Birth choices after previous cesarean and risk of pelvic floor surgery      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to a new study. The findings provide useful information to help women who have had a previous cesarean section when planning how to give birth in their next pregnancy.

Breastfeeding Infant's Health
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Tiny molecules in breast milk may protect infants from developing allergies      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A new study finds that small molecules found in most humans' breast milk may reduce the likelihood of infants developing allergic conditions like atopic dermatitis and food allergies.

Breastfeeding Infant's Health
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COVID-19 pandemic may have decreased breastfeeding      (via sciencedaily.com) 

The COVID-19 pandemic has had many health impacts on families. While exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control for its benefits to immunity, bonding and health, mothers were less likely to breastfeed during the pandemic, according to new research.

Gynecology
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Fungal association with tumors may predict worse outcomes      (via sciencedaily.com) 

The presence of some fungal species in tumors predicts -- and may even help drive -- worse cancer outcomes, according to a new study.

Breastfeeding Infant's Health
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Research finds link between poor health, low breast milk production      (via sciencedaily.com) 

New research shows that poor metabolic health parameters are linked to low breast milk production.

Gynecology
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Advanced imaging sheds light on immune escape of shape-shifting fungus      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Fungal pathogens have a major global impact upon human health -- they are often difficult to diagnose and treat, and there is an urgent need for better diagnostics and more effective antifungal treatments. Using newly developed imaging technologies, researchers have now revealed how Candida albicans, a common fungus, evades immune responses. According to the researchers this involves an 'alien-like' shape shifting that allows the fungus to break out of immune cells.

Gynecology Hormone Disorders Menopause Women's Health - General
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Data on cancer risk from hormone therapy 'reassuring,' menopause experts say      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A new scientific paper and other recent evidence offer important reassurances about the risk of breast cancer from hormone therapy to treat menopause symptoms, two menopause experts say.

Gynecology
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Curbing Candida: The cells that keep fungal infections at bay      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown defense mechanism employed by the immune system in fighting Candida infections.

Breastfeeding
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New safe-sleep guidelines aim to reduce infant deaths      (via sciencedaily.com) 

There are 3,500 sleep-related infant deaths in the United States each year. Many of those deaths are preventable, and the authors of the new guidelines are urging parents to take simple steps to help keep their children safe.

Gynecology Hormone Disorders Menopause
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Women burn fat even after menopause      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

The estrogen deficiency following menopause is thought to impair women's ability to use fat as an energy source. A study shows that menopausal state or blood estrogen levels do not clearly determine the rate middle-aged women are able to use fat at rest or during exercise. Higher fat utilization did not indicate better glucose tolerance.

Fertility Gynecology
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Uterine transplantation is efficacious and safe, study suggests      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Transplanting a uterus is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking. This is the conclusion from a thorough study of uterine transplantation.

Gynecology
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Progress toward personalized prevention of preterm birth: When progesterone works and when it does not      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

The most effective intervention to prevent preterm birth is the administration of a natural hormone, progesterone, in patients at risk for premature delivery. Two categories of patients have been eligible for this treatment: those with a short cervix and those with a previous preterm birth. But new research indicates that progesterone is not effective in reducing the rate of preterm birth in women with a prior history of preterm birth.