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• Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Study Advocates for Targeted Maternal Screening to Prevent Fatal Viral Leukemia

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Medical News

  A national study involving nearly two decades of data suggests that screening pregnant women for the HTLV-1 virus could effectively eliminate cases of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphom...

• Clinical Trial Reveals Soluble Fiber Supplements Stabilize Blood Sugar and Eliminate Preterm Birth Risk in High-Risk Pregnancies

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Research

  A randomized controlled trial published in Frontiers in Endocrinology demonstrates that daily soluble fiber supplementation significantly improves postprandial glucose levels and p...

• Ohio Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Bill Mandating Jails Report Pregnancy Outcomes Following Investigative Findings

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Politics

  The Ohio House Government Oversight Committee has begun hearing testimony for House Bill 542, which would require correctional facilities to disclose pregnancy outcomes to the stat...

• The Lancet Review Identifies Paternal Preconception Health as a Decisive Factor in Pregnancy and Child Development Outcomes

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Health

  A transdisciplinary study led by the University of Southampton has demonstrated that a father's health, age, and lifestyle choices are as critical to pregnancy success as maternal...

• Study of 487,000 Births in Canada Reveals Higher Obstetric Trauma Risks for Asian and Black Immigrant Mothers

  Published: Mar 16, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  A large-scale study published in the CMAJ has identified significant disparities in obstetric trauma rates based on race and immigration status. While the overall trauma rate for v...

• Rutgers Study Identifies Persistent Racial Inequities in New Jersey Maternal Care Despite Significant Policy Investments

  Published: Mar 11, 2026

  Section: Research

  A community-led research project involving nearly 100 Black and Latina mothers in New Jersey indicates that while prenatal care is generally accessible, systemic barriers like disc...

• Landmark Phase 1 Trial in The Lancet Confirms Safety of First In-Utero Stem Cell Therapy for Fetal Spina Bifida Repair

  Published: Feb 27, 2026

  Section: Medical News

  A first-in-human clinical trial has demonstrated that applying placenta-derived stem cells directly to the spinal cord during fetal surgery is safe and feasible. The study, involvi...

• Financial Strategies for Pregnancy Without Insurance: Path to Secure Care

  Published: Feb 20, 2026

  Section: Health

  Facing a pregnancy without adequate health insurance presents a significant financial challenge, but numerous resources exist to mitigate costs. From federal programs like Medicaid...