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Breakthrough in Male Contraceptive Research: Human PRSS55 Restores Fertility

August 2025

In a new study, researchers show that the human fertility gene PRSS55 can restore reproductive function, laying the groundwork for non-hormonal male contraceptive development and highlighting new genetic targets for future fertility control strategies.

Hyperinsulinaemia Linked to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Reproductive-Aged Women

Women with high insulin levels may be more likely to experience abnormal uterine bleeding, according to a new study exploring metabolic contributions to gynecologic symptoms.

Progesterone-Only Pill Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Young Women

Progestogen-only contraceptives may raise the risk of asthma attacks in younger women and those with eosinophilic asthma, according to a new population-based cohort study.

Machine Learning Tool Stratifies Postpartum Depression Risk

A large-scale study has developed a predictive model using routine clinical data to identify patients at high risk of postpartum depression before they leave the hospital.

New Study Links Air Pollution to Bone Damage in Women

Air pollution may weaken bones in postmenopausal women by disrupting key metabolic pathways involving phospholipids, according to a new metabolomic study in the Women’s Health Initiative cohort.

Physical Activity Key to Longevity in Women After Cancer

Physical activity is emerging as a critical factor in women’s health after cancer, with new evidence showing lower mortality among postmenopausal survivors who move more and sit less.

Cannabis in Pregnancy Linked to Poor Neonatal Outcomes

Cannabis use during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of low birth weight, preterm birth, and other poor neonatal outcomes, even after adjusting for tobacco use, a major meta-analysis finds.

Breast Cancer Study Tests Surgery-Free Approach

A US trial has shown no local tumour recurrences in patients with exceptional responses to neoadjuvant therapy who skipped breast surgery, offering hope for future de-escalation strategies.

Cervical Cancer Study Supports De-escalating Chemotherapy

A large cohort study has found that chemoradiotherapy offers no survival advantage over radiotherapy alone in intermediate-risk cervical cancer patients—raising questions about current treatment practices.

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