Maternal RSV Vaccination Cut Infant Hospitalization Risk by 80%
Maternal RSV vaccination reduced infants' hospitalization risk by more than 80% when administered at least 14 days before birth.
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Maternal RSV Vaccination Cut Infant Hospitalization Risk by 80%
Maternal RSV vaccination reduced infants’ hospitalization risk by more than 80% when administered at least 14 days before birth.
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Poor Sleep Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk in Older Women
Poor sleep is associated with increased tau protein accumulation and memory issues specifically in women with a higher genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease.
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One-third of Women Experience Menopause-related Sleep Disruptions
New AASM survey data shows that more than 35% of women age 45-64 report frequent nighttime waking and night sweats caused by menopause hormonal changes.
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Prenatal Cigarette Exposure Increases Adult Metabolic Disease Risk
New research suggests that cigarette exposure in the womb combined with a high-fat diet in adulthood may lead to worse metabolic health markers.
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Pandemic Increases in Pregnancy-related Maternal Deaths Remain Elevated for Black Women
While maternal mortality rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels for many groups, deaths among Black mothers remain significantly elevated.
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Mothers Help Set Fetal Circadian Rhythms During Pregnancy
New research indicates that maternal signals synchronize fetal circadian rhythms in utero, potentially influencing long-term neonatal healthcare outcomes.
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Neonatal Respiratory Depression Tied to Maternal Oxycodone Use During Breastfeeding
A case report suggests high doses of oxycodone in breastfeeding mothers can lead to apnea and bradycardia in newborns due to immature metabolic pathways.
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Evaluating Penicillin Allergy Delabeling for Pregnant Patients
Penicillin allergy evaluation and subsequent delabeling reduces unnecessary alternative antibiotic use and is safe for pregnant patients, according to new research presented at AAAAI 2026.
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NNAAL Linked to Adverse Maternal/Fetal Outcomes
A non-narcotic analgesics allergy label (NNAAL) is associated with several adverse perinatal outcomes, including greater rates of NICU admission, preterm birth, and more.
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COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Reduced Preeclampsia Risk
COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, particularly when combined with a booster dose, significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia.
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Link Between Mental Health and Long COVID in Older Women
Older women with a history of both depression and anxiety had a 78% higher risk of developing long COVID complications after infection.
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Older Women Less Likely to Receive ER Morphine for Chest Pain
Women over age 57 are less likely to receive IV morphine in the emergency room when presenting with chest pain, compared to younger women, younger men, and older men.
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Pregnant Women Hospitalized for COVID-19, and Their Newborns, Have Higher Complication Risk
Pregnant women were nearly 3.5 times more likely than non-pregnant women to require respiratory support when hospitalized for COVID-19.
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Women Report Greater Improvements After Lung Volume Reduction
Though men and women with COPD experienced similar benefits in lung function measures, women reported larger improvements in CAT and SGRQ scores.
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Comorbid Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Memory in Women
Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) was significantly associated with worse verbal memory outcomes in women, but not in men.
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Severe Flu Can Breach Fetal Barriers
Researchers have shown, for the first time, that severe flu infection in pregnant mice leads to a breakdown in placental and fetal brain barriers.
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Pregnant Women Not Referred to Allergy Specialists
Research uncovered a reluctance among obstetricians to refer their pregnant patients to allergy specialists, even when a referral could help improve care.
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Women Still Receive Fewer Lung Transplants
Gender disparities persist under a new national organ allocation system, as female lung transplant candidates are less likely to undergo transplantation.
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Cesarean Delivery Linked to Higher Risk of Pain, Sleep Problems
Women who had C-sections are 16% more likely to develop new sleep disorders—such as insomnia or sleep apnea—within a year after childbirth.
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1918 Influenza Contributed to Rise in Preterm Births
A modern-day analysis of historical birth records suggests that maternal infection with flu-like illness during the 1918 influenza pandemic may have contributed to an increase in premature births and other adverse outcomes, with male infants being hardest hit.
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COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Safe and Beneficial for Mother, Infant
COVID-19 vaccination is associated with better neonatal outcomes without added maternal risk, according to an analysis of data from over 1.2 million pregnancies.
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Maternal Childhood Trauma May Increase Preterm Birth Risk
Physical abuse, emotional abuse, and witnessing parental interpersonal violence were most strongly linked to preterm birth, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles researchers found.
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Eating Fruit May Reduce Air Pollution Effects on Lung Function
Women who consumed 4+ portions of fruit per day appeared to have smaller reductions in lung function associated with air pollution, compared to those who consumed less fruit.
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NIH Launches Stillbirth Research Consortium
Stillbirth occurs in approximately 1-in-160 deliveries in the US; NIH has launched the Stillbirth Research Consortium to reduce its frequency.
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