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High blood pressure & anemia drive racial birth complication gap

Stanford Medicine reveals role of hypertension and anemia in non-white birth complication rates.

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Early menstruation increases the likelihood for menopause symptoms

Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flushes and nights sweats decades later at menopause.

Study offers clues for why birth control may fail

Study offers clues for why birth control may fail

Since the beginnings of civilization, people have used contraception to prevent pregnancy. Access to effective contraceptives is key to women’s well-being and autonomy –...

The normal mitochondria, pictured, are found in the cytoplasm of most cells and contain enzymes responsible for energy production. Children born to mothers with mutation-bearing mitochondria can lead to grave, incurable diseases.

Mitochondrial replacement moratorium should be reconsidered, study

Moms with mitochondrial DNA changes frequently bring forth youngsters who confront hopeless and deadly ailments. In any case, a much-contemplated type of mitochondrial substitution...

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