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A common injection given during pregnancy can prevent a life-threatening blood condition that affects babies when mom and baby have different Rh blood types. With proper screening and timely treatment, this once-serious complication is now entirely preventable.
Teen pregnancy rates in South Africa fell 16% across all nine provinces between 2021 and 2025, with births among girls aged 10 to 14 plummeting nearly 40%. Researchers are celebrating the win while puzzling over what caused the dramatic shift.
Kenya's dental association is transforming maternal healthcare by calling for routine dental screenings during pregnancy. The move could prevent serious complications and save lives across the country.
A new health scorecard shows 16 Southern African nations have made major progress in reproductive health, with 12 countries lowering teen pregnancy rates and 6 reducing maternal deaths. The wins come from better sex education in schools and focused health programs, though experts say continued investment is needed to keep the momentum going.
TED's Audacious Project just awarded multi-million dollar funding to Ipas, marking the first time the initiative has backed an organization focused on abortion access since 2018. The investment aims to prevent 16.3 million unsafe abortions and avert 39,000 maternal deaths by 2032.
A groundbreaking UCLA study of 7,000 women reveals that pregnancy and breastfeeding are connected to better cognitive function decades later. The findings could reshape how we approach Alzheimer's prevention for women.
Researchers mapping pregnancy tissues found a completely new type of cell that appears only during gestation. The discovery could help explain pregnancy complications and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
A Kenyan county hit hard by HIV, teen pregnancy, and violence is turning community health workers into frontline protectors for young people. The region is backing them with insurance and equipment to reach every household.
A mother literally carries her child for decades after birth—baby cells cross into her bloodstream during pregnancy and may protect against cancer and Alzheimer's. Science is revealing seven lasting ways pregnancy changes women's bodies, many of them beneficial.
A vaccine given during pregnancy is slashing hospital admissions for newborns with dangerous chest infections by more than 80%. The breakthrough is protecting thousands of vulnerable babies from a virus that sends over 20,000 infants to UK hospitals each year.
Over 6,000 people in Gauteng, South Africa received a groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in its first month, crushing the province's rollout goal. The success brings the nation closer to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
Scientists in Vienna created the first embryos without sperm or eggs, unlocking secrets about why so many pregnancies don't survive the first critical week. This breakthrough is already improving IVF success rates and treatments for pregnancy complications.
A Michigan foundation is saving young lives by offering free heart screenings to teenagers, detecting potentially fatal conditions before symptoms appear. The Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation has already screened over 1,000 local teens.
A dedicated marathoner ran three full races during her pregnancy, one in each trimester, proving that staying active can be safe and empowering for expecting mothers. With medical support and a flexible training approach, she crossed finish lines at 3, 17, and 33 weeks pregnant.
A groundbreaking study analyzing 185 countries reveals that nearly 40% of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes. The findings offer hope that millions of future diagnoses can be avoided through simple choices.
Instagram is testing new protections to prevent teens from seeing too much content about body image, dieting, and mental health struggles. The change aims to keep younger users' feeds balanced and healthier.
Four out of every ten cancer cases can be prevented with knowledge and technology we already have, according to the World Health Organization. Cancer researcher Dr. Pinar Uysal Onganer says the key is working together on education and early screening.
A massive global study spanning 185 countries reveals that over a third of cancer cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes. The findings arrive as scientists celebrate a "golden age" of cancer treatment breakthroughs.
A new study of over 2,000 teenagers reveals that regular, high-quality family dinners can reduce alcohol, cannabis, and vaping use by up to 34%. The simple act of eating together creates protective connections that help teens make healthier choices.
After losing her father to drunk driving, 18-year-old Lily Mathews is speaking to hundreds of students across South Australia about road safety. Her courage is helping launch a new regional program that could save lives.
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