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A HealthDay report published on 4 November describes research linking excessive gestational weight gain with severe maternal morbidity. The findings highlight the importance of monitoring pregnancy-related weight changes and assessing individual risk factors.
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An NDTV Health report discusses a study analysing 130 online posts about menopause and workplace experiences. It highlights how symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety and brain fog may affect women's confidence and work-related interactions.
A report published on 2 November highlights NFHS-6 data showing that 79.2% of Indian women aged 15–24 use hygienic menstrual protection, compared with 57.6% in 2015–16. The increase points to progress in access, affordability and awareness, although gaps remain.
A report published on 29 October 2026 examines research into possible associations between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), memory, executive function, and brain metabolism. Researchers are investigating whether hormonal changes and insulin resistance associated with PCOS may be linked to differences in certain measures of cognitive performance. However, current evidence does not establish that PCOS causes dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
A health report updated on 26 October 2026 examines whether mindfulness and self-compassion may help ease symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). These approaches may help some women manage stress and emotional distress, but persistent or severe symptoms still require appropriate medical assessment.
A new cardiovascular health framework released on 26 October 2026 calls for a more comprehensive approach to heart disease prevention in girls and women. The initiative highlights the connections between hormonal changes, pregnancy complications, mental health, and long-term cardiovascular risk, reinforcing the importance of early assessment and continuous medical care.
Medindia's health-news roundup for 26 October highlights the pressure created by celebrity postpartum transformations and the importance of recognising that recovery after childbirth is individual.
Reuters reported on 21 October that researchers studying more than 2,000 pregnant women identified antibodies against IL-1RA, a protein that normally restrains inflammation, in some pregnancies that ended before 37 weeks. Experiments in mice showed that these antibodies could trigger inflammation and placental damage.
Reuters reported on 21 October that researchers identified antibodies that neutralise IL-1RA, a protein that normally helps restrain inflammation, in some pregnancies that ended before 37 weeks. Experiments in mice showed increased inflammation and placental damage after exposure to these antibodies.
Reuters and the Associated Press reported on 19 October that the United States announced a new Women's Health Division within the National Institutes of Health and a White House Women's Health Task Force. The initiative aims to improve research, diagnosis and treatment for conditions that uniquely or disproportionately affect women.
University College London reported on 13 October that a review of 12 randomised controlled trials involving more than 1,000 women found that physical activity may improve psychological wellbeing and quality of life during perimenopause and early post-menopause.
Research reported by Medical Xpress on 16 October found that treating depression during pregnancy may influence infant brain development and early emotional functioning. The findings highlight the importance of addressing maternal mental health during pregnancy.
Research reported by Reuters on 16 October found that ovaries may continue to undergo biological changes for decades after menopause, including changes in tissue structure and inflammation-related proteins. The findings may help researchers investigate ovarian ageing and its relationship with disease.
