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Men face greater risk of cardiovascular and kidney issues due to diabetes, study shows

Researchers investigated gender disparities in microvascular and macrovascular complication rates among individuals with diabetes.

17 May 2024

Personalized vitamin D guidelines based on latitude and skin type could tackle deficiencies

Study highlights the importance of personalized vitamin D exposure recommendations based on latitude, skin type, and seasonal variations, providing valuable insights for addressing widespread deficiencies.

17 May 2024

Plant-based diets reduce cancer and heart disease risks, study shows

Study reveals that plant-based diets significantly reduce the risks of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases while improving overall health markers.

16 May 2024

Men face higher risk of diabetes complications than women, study finds

Men are at greater risk than women of the major health effects of diabetes (types 1 and 2), suggests a long term study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

16 May 2024

USC researcher receives $3.1M to study early brain development in babies born to diabetic mothers

It has long been understood that pregnant women with diabetes are more likely to have children with obesity than women who do not have diabetes during pregnancy.

16 May 2024

Genes and age reveal new insights into cognitive variability, study finds

Study examines the effects of specific genes and age on cognition, revealing potential for creating genotype- and cognition-stratified cohorts for future research.

16 May 2024

Global study confirms safety of fertility treatments in BRCA-positive breast cancer survivors

First global study in young women with high-risk genes and a pregnancy after breast cancer shows Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) are safe, with no increase in breast cancer recurrence.

16 May 2024

TRPS1 could serve as a new target for drugs against breast cancer

The mammary gland is a complex tissue comprising a variety of cell types. Their proper functioning is crucial for the health of the breast.

16 May 2024

Bariatric surgery linked to reduced breast cancer risk in obese women with hyperinsulinemia

Bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer in women with obesity. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

16 May 2024

Infertility treatment linked to higher postpartum heart disease risk

A study by Rutgers Health experts of more than 31 million hospital records shows that infertility treatment patients were twice as likely as those who conceived naturally to be hospitalized with heart disease in the year after delivery.

16 May 2024

Cervical cancer rates drop significantly among vaccinated women

The efficiency of the HPV vaccination program in reducing the prevalence of cervical cancers.

16 May 2024

Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

The effect of a low-calorie, sufficient fiber regimen combined with probiotic supplements and physical activity on health, body composition, and physique.

16 May 2024

Study uncovers sex differences in brain responses to low sexual desire

Study reveals that women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HDSS) show a "top-down" brain inhibition pattern, while men do not, suggesting significant sexual dimorphism in brain responses to sexual stimuli.

16 May 2024

Does internet use boost psychological well-being?

Study published in Technology, Mind, and Behavior found that internet access and use significantly predict higher psychological well-being, with over 96% of cases showing improved well-being associated with higher internet access and use.

15 May 2024

New study advances heart failure detection in women

An important new study has advanced how heart failure is detected in women – meaning more female patients can be diagnosed and at an earlier stage.

15 May 2024

RPGRIP1L gene expression levels can be a potential prognostic marker for invasive breast cancer

A protein called retinitis pigmentosa GTPase regulator interacting protein 1-like (RPGRIP1L) performs various functions that are important for development and for health throughout life, and mutations in the RPGRIP1L gene have been linked to different diseases.

15 May 2024

Study reveals privacy risks in female health apps

Apps designed for female health monitoring are exposing users to unnecessary privacy and safety risks through their poor data handling practices, according to new research from UCL and King's College London.

15 May 2024

Semaglutide shows significant weight loss and health benefits in four-year obesity study

A study in Nature Medicine evaluated the effects of semaglutide on weight and anthropometric outcomes in adults with obesity but without diabetes, finding significant weight loss and improved health metrics over four years. The study also highlighted the safety and tolerability of semaglutide across different BMI categories.

14 May 2024

Paddling through mental health: Long-term benefits of SUP revealed in "Freedom on Water" study

A study in the journal Healthcare highlights the significant long-term benefits of stand-up paddling (SUP) on mental health and well-being for individuals with mental disorders, as seen in the "Freedom on Water" project.

14 May 2024

Vitrification technique leads to successful birth after ovarian tissue cryopreservation

A woman's egg reserve is finite. Gonad-damaging therapies, such as certain chemotherapies, can therefore lead to infertility. One of the options for preserving fertility is the cryopreservation of ovarian tissue.

14 May 2024

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Women's Health News

Men face greater risk of cardiovascular and kidney issues due to diabetes, study shows

Personalized vitamin D guidelines based on latitude and skin type could tackle deficiencies

Plant-based diets reduce cancer and heart disease risks, study shows

Men face higher risk of diabetes complications than women, study finds

USC researcher receives $3.1M to study early brain development in babies born to diabetic mothers

Genes and age reveal new insights into cognitive variability, study finds

Global study confirms safety of fertility treatments in BRCA-positive breast cancer survivors

TRPS1 could serve as a new target for drugs against breast cancer

Bariatric surgery linked to reduced breast cancer risk in obese women with hyperinsulinemia

Infertility treatment linked to higher postpartum heart disease risk

Cervical cancer rates drop significantly among vaccinated women

Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

Study uncovers sex differences in brain responses to low sexual desire

Does internet use boost psychological well-being?

New study advances heart failure detection in women

RPGRIP1L gene expression levels can be a potential prognostic marker for invasive breast cancer

Study reveals privacy risks in female health apps

Semaglutide shows significant weight loss and health benefits in four-year obesity study

Paddling through mental health: Long-term benefits of SUP revealed in "Freedom on Water" study

Vitrification technique leads to successful birth after ovarian tissue cryopreservation

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