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Research is showing that advanced methods of genetic testing aren’t equally useful for everyone: They’re less accurate for non-white families, raising concerns about how historical gaps in whose DNA gets studied produce inequities in medical care.

Research is showing that advanced methods of genetic testing aren’t equally useful for everyone: They’re less accurate for non-white families, raising concerns about how historical gaps in whose DNA gets studied produce inequities in medical care.

Approximately 10% of babies worldwide are born three or more weeks before their due date -- making premature birth the leading cause of death for children under 5 globally.

Approximately 10% of babies worldwide are born three or more weeks before their due date -- making premature birth the leading cause of death for children under 5 globally.

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Across the United States, Black women are three to four times as likely as their white peers to experience life-threatening pregnancy complications or die giving birth

Across the United States, Black women are three to four times as likely as their white peers to experience life-threatening pregnancy complications or die giving birth

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Nichole Tyson, MD, has advice for young people seeking help for menstrual problems – including painful, irregular or heavy periods.

Nichole Tyson, MD, has advice for young people seeking help for menstrual problems – including painful, irregular or heavy periods.

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Stanford medicine statistician Maya Mathur found that doctors have misconceptions about being overweight shortening lifespans.

Stanford medicine statistician Maya Mathur found that doctors have misconceptions about being overweight shortening lifespans.

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Karen Adams, MD, menopause expert, defines and discusses menopause, what to expect in this phase of life, and other helpful advice.

Karen Adams, MD, menopause expert, defines and discusses menopause, what to expect in this phase of life, and other helpful advice.

Leah Millheiser, MD answers basic questions, shares little-known facts and encourages doctors to learn about this biological phase.

Leah Millheiser, MD answers basic questions, shares little-known facts and encourages doctors to learn about this biological phase.

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have created a detailed map of how cells in the placenta change during pregnancy.

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have created a detailed map of how cells in the placenta change during pregnancy.

Researchers have created a menstrual pad that can passively help detect HPV, potentially offering a screening method other than pap smears.

Researchers have created a menstrual pad that can passively help detect HPV, potentially offering a screening method other than pap smears.

A group of Black women work toward a peer navigation program to help other Black women survive breast cancer.

A group of Black women work toward a peer navigation program to help other Black women survive breast cancer.

A Stanford surgical resident shares her story behind why she decided to freeze her eggs in the hopes that she can demystify the process.

A Stanford surgical resident shares her story behind why she decided to freeze her eggs in the hopes that she can demystify the process.