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Coronary atherosclerosis is slightly more prevalent among younger women with previous pre-eclampsia than age- and parity-matched counterparts from the general population, reveals a recent study. After adjustment for traditional cardiovascular risk factors, pre-eclampsia remains an independent risk factor.

Exposure to phthalates while still in the womb is associated with lower body mass index (BMI) z-scores in children, suggesting impaired growth, reports a recent meta-analysis. Prenatal exposure, on the other hand, does not seem to affect body fat percentage.

Risk prediction models including factors such as maternal smoking status, body mass index, and parity, can help predict small-for-gestational age (SGA) during pregnancy, a recent Japan study has found.

New evidence from the SPLENDID study unmasks the benefits of weight loss achieved with bariatric surgery in protecting against cancer.

Locally applied oestrogen does not seem to improve sexual function in postmenopausal women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP), reports a recent study.

Pain caused by temporomandibular disorder appears to be related to menopausal symptoms, especially among women in the late menopausal transition, a study has found.