A study by Nagoya University revealed #maternal #inflammation during #pregnancy can disrupt #infant brain development. It highlights the role of specific immune cells in the brain and suggests new ways to reduce long-term #neurodevelopmental effects in babies. tinyurl.com/mr7dudpt

#VitaminD deficiency during pregnancy is common and linked to complications like #gestationaldiabetes and #pretermbirth. A study urges more consistent monitoring of vitamin D levels during #pregnancy and #postpartum to support better #maternal and #infanthealth. tinyurl.com/3ue4akpm

#HealthProfessionals face challenges #breastfeeding due to poor #workconditions and #heavyworkloads. Systemic changes, better policies, and workplace support are needed to enable #women to #breastfeed, ensuring their health and well-being are prioritized. tinyurl.com/52rha8rr

Free #fistula repair surgery will soon be offered at clinics across #Nigeria, where ~12,000 new cases are reported annually. Fistula, caused by #obstructedlabor and #genitalmutilation, requires both surgery and counseling for recovery. tinyurl.com/4ufb6bd9

@who.int launched guidance to help countries reform and strengthen #mentalhealth policies and systems. Mental health services worldwide have major gaps in #access and #quality. In some countries, up to 90% of people with severe mental health conditions receive no care at all. tinyurl.com/yc6jdyzd

Today, over 600 million #women and #girls live in conflict-affected areas. Almost everyone affected by a #humanitariancrisis experiences #psychologicaldistress and 1 in 5 people will go on to develop long term #mentalhealth conditions. tinyurl.com/43cw6d6w

#Sudan’s #MaternalMortalityRatio was 295 deaths per 100,000 live births before the civil war, with #SouthSudan’s being 1,150. Concern Worldwide warns that Sudan’s #healthsystem is near collapse, with 70% of services dysfunctional, and 60% lacking access to care. tinyurl.com/3re77j6h

New @who.int findings reveal that global under-five deaths dropped to 4.8 million in 2023, but progress is slowing. #Stillbirths remain high at 1.9 million yearly. Nearly half of child deaths occur in the first month, mainly from #pretermbirth & #laborcomplications. tinyurl.com/4ypb7jf3

After over a decade of conflict, Yemen faces one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises which has devastated #maternal and #newborn health. 1.4 million #pregnant & lactating #women are #malnourished and 1 in 2 #children under five suffer from acute #malnutrition. @unicef.org tinyurl.com/22yzymud

A #Yale study found that #women who have been directly affected by war-related #violence and #trauma showed altered #epigenetic markings, chemical modifications to #DNA. It was also seen in their grandchildren, even if they had no direct exposure to warfare. tinyurl.com/3z4fs7dh

For the first time, changes in the human #brain during #pregnancy have been captured, offering insight into the #maternal brain. #MRIscans from #pre-conception to two years #postpartum show widespread reorganization, with some changes short-term and others lasting years. tinyurl.com/3k3dy3va

According to the #WHO, #Tuberculosis infections among #children in the #European region rose 10% in 2023, an increase of over 650 cases compared to 2022. This indicates ongoing transmission and the need for immediate public health measures to control the spread. tinyurl.com/2s3vdcws

In 2021, #particulatematter, produced by #cooking indoors caused more than 3 million deaths. Although the number of people exposed to #HouseholdAirPollution has fallen by half since 1990, currently an estimated 2.7 billion people are still exposed. tinyurl.com/3rbcjrta

#Australian researchers found that 49,483 years of healthy life are lost annually to #cardiovascular disease caused by hot weather. With rising temperatures, #heartdisease rates could double or triple in 25 years if current trends continue. tinyurl.com/4bzjdatt

New research points to a less invasive procedure called a #salpingectomy, or removal of the fallopian tubes, as a potential “game changer” in #ovariancancer. The current standard approach has been full removal of the reproductive organs for those at high risk of ovarian cancer. tinyurl.com/nhhd5mw9

A new study by #WHO identified #infectious and #chronic diseases like #HIV/AIDS, #malaria, #anemias, and #diabetes as causes of 23% of #pregnancy and #childbirth-related #mortality. These conditions often go undetected or untreated until major complications occur. tinyurl.com/2s3jrak7

Hospitals in eastern Congo, once leading the mpox response, face setbacks as fighting worsens in the region. The crisis has caused patients to flee with hospitals facing supply shortages and attacks on facilities. Mpox cases have surged 31%, but reporting has been limited. tinyurl.com/3526wvn9

#India aims to eliminate #TB by 2025, five years ahead of the #WHO deadline. But with only two-thirds of the needed funds allocated, progress has been slow. TB cases dropped from 211 to 199 per 100,000 people since 2016 to 2022, but elimination requires a sharp decline to 44. tinyurl.com/5e5vth56

Three #African countries, #Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (#DRC), and #Nigeria, reported a total of seven new cases of circulating vaccine-derived #poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) cases, according to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). tinyurl.com/npuexh4z

Tonix Pharmaceuticals recently secured a grant from US Department of Defense to support the development of a single-dose #vaccine, TNX-801, against #mpox and #smallpox. #TNX-801 is a recombinant live #horsepox virus vaccine. tinyurl.com/ynw7k3sp

March 8 is #InternationalWomensDay. To #AccelerateAction in women’s #healthresearch, we must close the women’s #healthgap by addressing the data gap, the treatment efficiency and effectiveness gap, and the care delivery gap. tinyurl.com/466vp8jh #IWD2025

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the #BeijingDeclaration and Platform for Action on Women. When #healthcare is accessible, equitable, and responsive, #women and #girls can live healthier lives and have equal opportunities beyond health. tinyurl.com/4p2c9tjt #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

A study in #Ireland reveals that #maternal #stress during #pregnancy and #postpartum may significantly impact the gut microbiota of both #mother and #baby, potentially affecting long-term health. These findings highlight the need for improved stress management strategies. tinyurl.com/4uey65re

New research in #Japan finds that #smoking during #pregnancy causes 2.8% of placental abruption cases, while second-hand smoke exposure accounts for 3.0%, even among non-smoking moms. Placental abruption can be a life-threatening condition for both mothers and babies. tinyurl.com/3swtf2dk

Recent study estimates that actual #maternaldeaths in #Italy from 2011 to 2019 period were higher than reported, highlighting the need for improved data accuracy to enhance maternal health policies and outcomes. tinyurl.com/4x6bjhmw

New research from USC Keck School of Medicine finds that higher #stress and #depressive symptoms during #pregnancy were associated with higher #bloodpressure during the first year #postpartum. tinyurl.com/ysum4k23

The war in #Lebanon has devastated children. In airstrike-targeted areas, 51% of kids under 2 face severe food poverty. According to #UNICEF, those who endured prolonged trauma and stress can face lifelong health and psychological consequences. tinyurl.com/ynfb5jhm

#Afghans face many challenges when accessing #healthcare from harsh terrain to extreme winters to limited awareness of available services. To ensure even remote communities receive care, #CommunityHealthWorkers bridge the gap by traveling to homes and providing essential care. tinyurl.com/34rc8nc4

A five-day mass #polio #vaccination campaign in the #Gaza Strip reached almost 603,000 children under 10 years of age with novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2). The campaign was part of the emergency efforts to end an ongoing outbreak and prevent further spread. tinyurl.com/32d7f98j

#PregnantWomen continue to face the consequences of war. To ensure that #women can give #birth in safer conditions, two specialist underground maternity and newborn units are being built in #Ukraine. The units will be the first of their kind in Ukraine according to #UNFPA. tinyurl.com/3byb47ce

According to the #WHO, more than 190 million #women worldwide live with #endometriosis. An international study from 2023, surveying more than 2,000 women across 63 countries, revealed that patients waited an average of 9.6 years for an endometriosis diagnosis. tinyurl.com/3de8h7v3

#Women and #girls in eastern #DRC are experiencing #GenderBasedViolence, including conflict-related sexual violence, with nearly 500 reported cases within a single week in the #Goma area. 400,000 people, mostly women and #children, have been #displaced. tinyurl.com/4484hd46

#Birthrates in #SouthKorea, the lowest in the world, rose in 2024 to 0.75 from 0.72 in 2023 after nine consecutive years of declines from 1.24 in 2015. This was driven by social shifts, largely by the government's broadened policy support and more employers joining the efforts. tinyurl.com/h3mbx69b

Originally appearing on Americas Quarterly, new Dot-Mom article examines Mexico’s #aging population and the care burden borne by #women. In #Mexico, 25% of the 65-plus population reports being dependent on care for daily tasks, highest rate in #LatinAmerica. Read more: tinyurl.com/6pfd9ffp

#Mongolia is facing an #AirPollution crisis. #Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital, is one of the most polluted cities in the world. #Children and #PregnantWomen are being exposed to air pollution both indoors and outdoors with detrimental impacts on their health. Read more: tinyurl.com/3m9eprvf

#SouthAfrica launches a new #HIV campaign to put an additional 1.1 million people living with HIV on life-saving treatment by the end of 2025. South Africa has the highest number of people living with HIV in the world but has made progress in expanding access to treatment. tinyurl.com/y2vv8ysj

#NewResearch finds gestational #flood exposure could significantly increase the risk of pregnancy loss, including #miscarriage and #stillbirth, among #women from 33 low and middle-income countries. tinyurl.com/munc5c9z

According to #WHO, 2 million annual deaths in #China are attributed to #airpollution, with 1 million from ambient air pollution and another million from household cooking. With progress in #airquality made in 2024, China aims to eliminate severe air pollution by 2025. tinyurl.com/36tky7ht

Researchers uncovered how genetic and lifestyle factors influence immune responses to #Malaria in children from two large #WestAfrican ethnic groups. Children from the #Fulani group have a distinct immune response to malaria, offering greater protection. tinyurl.com/26d7nxpj

New study from #Iran highlights the importance of managing #maternal #anemia in #pregnant women with #COVID19, as anemia significantly increases the odds of #LowBirthWeight in #newborns. Maternal anemia must be prioritized to prevent adverse outcomes in #LMICs. tinyurl.com/3cdsssyp

According to the latest Hologic Global Women’s Health Index and for the first time in the history of the Index, women’s #cancertesting has declined. Only 10% of #women surveyed worldwide said they were tested for any type of #cancer in the past year. tinyurl.com/38j2m9bu

Three years of war in #Ukraine has pushed an entire generation of #Ukrainian #women backwards: they are facing heightened exposure to #GenderBasedViolence; rising unemployment; decreased decision-making power; greater domestic burdens; and a severe #mentalhealth crisis. tinyurl.com/2s3m4kd2

The #Sudan conflict has created the largest displacement crisis in the world. #Women and #girls make up around half of the #displaced people, trapped in a relentless nightmare of violence, hunger and disease. Read more about women and girls in Sudan: tinyurl.com/y8nkxkrj

#Yemen has one of the highest #MaternalMortality rates in the region, at 183 #MaternalDeaths per 100,000 live births. #Midwives could avert around two thirds of all maternal and newborn deaths and stillbirths globally. tinyurl.com/3j2zv87f

The #Australian government has developed a 2-year $64.5 million package to fund the new #menopause health assessments and menopause-related community awareness campaigns to improve #healthcare for #women experiencing #perimenopause and menopause. tinyurl.com/zna6tt6n

#Afghanistan is one of the most repressive places in the world to be a #woman: education is banned, employment is restricted, and traveling alone is forbidden. #Widows face even more challenges in a society where women must be under the care of a male guardian. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n8x3s7n

#ClimateChange impacts #MaternalMentalHealth. In #India, #PregnantWomen face extreme weather events and environmental changes that lead to stress, anxiety, and depression. #CommunityHealthWorkers are critical in addressing these challenges. Read more @fullerproject.org tinyurl.com/5n755zus

As conflict increases in #DRC, 220,000 #PregnantWomen in North and South Kivu face dire conditions, with 12,000 #displaced and lacking medical care. #Women and #girls are at increased risk of #GenderBasedViolence and unintended pregnancies as health services collapse. tinyurl.com/4ezu5vpe

New research from #Australia finds higher exposure to fine particulate #airpollution and #biothermal stress was associated with #pregnancies lasting beyond 41 weeks. Prolonged #pregnancy can have serious health implications for both #mother and #baby. tinyurl.com/mw775ncp

A study in #SouthAfrica examined the link between #maternal #HIV status and infant size. Results show that #pregnant, HIV-positive #women on #antiretroviraltherapy (ART) are more likely to give birth to infants of below average weight and length, than women without HIV. tinyurl.com/jy7n48ce