Review finds bed partners have more sleep apnea than pregnant co-sleepers in third trimester
Pregnant women sleep better than their partners despite restlessness
This review of an observational study examined sleep physiology in 41 pregnant participants and 36 bed partners.
Healthy pregnant women sleep better than their bed partners, who face a much higher risk of severe sleep apnea during this time.
Retrospective Cohort Profile Describes Preconception Metabolic-Bariatric Surgery Study Design for Birth Outcomes
Weight loss surgery before pregnancy could change baby health forever
This retrospective cohort profile outlines a study design involving United States healthcare system members aged 18 and older with a singlet…
Losing weight before getting pregnant might give your baby a head start on a healthier life.
Holidaily intervention reduces work-related rumination in workers over two weeks compared with waitlist controls
Gamified App Helps Workers Reduce Work-Related Thinking
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 190 workers from the general population to evaluate Holidaily, a low-threshold, gamified mobile he…
A new mobile health tool called Holidaily significantly lowered work-related rumination in 190 workers compared to those waiting for the app…
Narrative review of TCM active ingredients for asthenozoospermia notes current knowledge gaps and limitations
Natural Herbs May Help Fix Sperm Movement Issues
This narrative review examines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) active ingredients, including flavonoids, polysaccharides, saponins, and p…
A new analysis suggests specific plant ingredients could improve sperm quality where standard treatments often fall short.
Systematic review of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory strategies for male infertility and immune-mediated testicular disorders
Sperm Health Tied to Immune System in New Way
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on targeted antioxidant and anti-inflammatory interventions for male infertility and related imm…
John and Maria tried for years to have a baby.
Early follicular androgen levels correlate with oocyte yield in ovarian stimulation cycles
Early androgen levels may help predict ovarian response during fertility treatment
This retrospective cohort study of 299 stimulation cycles in women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation found that early follicula…
Higher early androgen levels are linked to better oocyte yield in women undergoing ovarian stimulation, but the connection is not yet proven…
Digital competencies differ between German and Indian healthcare students in cross-sectional survey
Digital skills vary between German and Indian healthcare students
This observational cross-sectional study assessed self-reported digital competencies among 305 healthcare and nursing students in Germany an…
Healthcare students in Germany and India show different strengths in digital competencies, with German students better at data evaluation an…
Autoimmune Thyroiditis Prevalence Higher in Obese Women With PCOS in Retrospective Cohort Analysis
New PCOS Data Reveals Hidden Thyroid Risks
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 1,249 women with PCOS aged 18–44 years.
Women with PCOS should check their thyroid health regularly.
Perspective Review Evaluates Informed Free Choice Model for HIV Care in U.S. and Global Settings
New HIV Guidelines Open Door to Breastfeeding—But Safety Demands More Than Just a Prescription
This perspective review examines the Informed Free Choice model compared to conventional shared decision-making for people living with HIV.
This new framework gives parents with HIV the tools and support to feed their babies safely, while fighting the stigma and unfair rules that…
Cross-Sectional Ancillary Study Links Midurethral Sling to Reduced Clitoral Dimensions and Sexual Function Scores
Vaginal Surgery May Shrink the Clitoris, Affecting Sexual Function
This cross-sectional ancillary study analyzed 88 women from the US Pelvic Floor Disorders Network undergoing vaginal mesh hysteropexy or hys…
New MRI research suggests that a common bladder surgery may alter clitoral anatomy and reduce sexual satisfaction for some women.
Scoping review of partner notification barriers and facilitators for youth with STIs in sub-Saharan Africa
Why is telling partners about STIs so hard for young people in Southern Africa?
This scoping review synthesizes evidence from three studies on partner notification for sexually transmitted infections among youth (ages 15…
Young people in Southern Africa struggle to tell partners about STIs due to fears and heavy social pressure, making this key infection contr…
Residence in mining districts associated with higher hospitalization rates for uterine and ovarian pathologies among gynecological inpatients
Mining Towns See More Gynecology Visits
This retrospective cross-sectional study examined 4,935 gynecological inpatients at a tertiary hospital in Heilongjiang Province, China.
Women in China's mining towns face higher rates of gynecological issues like fibroids and polyps, with hospitalization rates nearly five tim…