Almost 3.6 Million Births Recorded in 2023, Down 2 Percent From 2022
4 percent decline seen in birth rates for women aged 15 to 19 years; increase of less than 1 percent seen for those aged 20 to 24 years
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake Increases Oral Cavity Cancer Risk in Women
Association with oral cavity cancer stronger when restricted to nonsmokers or light smokers and nondrinkers and light drinkers
Breastfeeding, Avoiding Sugary Drinks Reduce Later Obesity Risk in Offspring
Findings seen for infants exposed to gestational diabetes
Menopausal Symptom Burden Tied to Cognitive, Behavioral Impairment
Hormone therapy may mitigate symptoms of behavioral impairment
Reported Breast, Colorectal Cancer Screening Higher in 2023 Than 2019
Rebounds seen in breast cancer and colonoscopy screening, while reported cervical cancer screening in 2023 remained below 2019 estimates
Risk of Developing Cancer Up for Children With Congenital Heart Disease
Mothers with a newborn with congenital heart disease also have increased risk of cancer
Metal Mixtures During Pregnancy May Lower Midlife Hypertension Risk
Doubling of vitamin B12 associated with lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Linked to Fatigue in Menopause Transition
Prolonged and heavy bleeding during menopause transition linked to increased odds of experiencing three symptoms of fatigue
Dobbs Decision Has Negatively Impacted Access to OB/GYN Practitioners
Moderate reduction in OB/GYN practitioners seen in states that adopted restrictive abortion laws versus control states
COVID-19 Vaccination Not Linked to Major Structural Birth Defects
Vaccination in early pregnancy not linked to prevalence of major structural birth defects in infants
