HPV vaccination appears to provide benefits beyond cancer protection. Women vaccinated before pregnancy appear to have a lower risk of giving birth prematurely. The protection is particularly strong among those vaccinated before age 17, says Jiayao Lei, one of the researchers behind a new study.
SwedenWomen with menopausal symptoms who take hormone therapy in tablet form are at increased risk of blood clots. Those who use patches, gels and sprays do not face the same risk, according to a Danish study.
SwedenHaving an epidural during childbirth does not increase the risk of brain damage or severe breathing problems in newborns, according to a new analysis that provides further support for pain relief.
SwedenMore and more studies indicate that a new type of diabetes and obesity medication may reduce the risk of addiction to alcohol and other drugs. This is very hopeful, says addiction specialist Joar Guterstam.
SwedenMore boys than girls are diagnosed with autism, but for people in their 20s the proportion is similar, according to a Swedish study that calls for better methods to identify autism in girls.
SwedenResearchers in China may have found a method to test women for HPV without inserting foreign objects into the body.
SwedenMedications for acid reflux and stomach ulcers do not increase the risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study based on Nordic health data.
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