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Insulin degradation uncovered as a new driver of resistance

Insulin degradation uncovered as a new driver of resistance

Researchers reveal insulin resistance may be driven by insulin degradation during transit in the bloodstream, challenging the belief that cell defects are the primary cause.

22 Dec 2024

Older women undergoing breast reconstruction may have increased risks for complications

Older women undergoing breast reconstruction may have increased risks for complications

For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, older age is associated with small but significant increases in certain complications, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

20 Dec 2024

Pregnant women must be prioritized in pandemic vaccination programs

Pregnant women must be prioritized in pandemic vaccination programs

The vast majority of women who contract bird flu during pregnancy and their unborn baby will die from the virus, according to a new study. And the findings stress the importance of early inclusion of pregnant women in public health vaccination programs during pandemics.

19 Dec 2024

Study shines new light on guidelines for delivery timing in women with chronic hypertension

Study shines new light on guidelines for delivery timing in women with chronic hypertension

A collaborative study from physician researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is shining new light on current guidelines for delivery timing in pregnant mothers with chronic hypertension.

19 Dec 2024

Study reveals poor diet quality among pregnant and postpartum individuals

Study reveals poor diet quality among pregnant and postpartum individuals

New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds a pervasive low-quality diet among pregnant and postpartum individuals, reflecting "an urgent need for widespread improvement."

19 Dec 2024

Eggs are back on the menu: Study finds no link to obesity with moderate intake

Eggs are back on the menu: Study finds no link to obesity with moderate intake

Frequent but moderate egg consumption, coupled with proper cooking methods, does not increase obesity risk and may even support healthy lipid metabolism.

19 Dec 2024

Breastfeeding after COVID-19 vaccination is safe, with minimal changes to milk composition

Breastfeeding after COVID-19 vaccination is safe, with minimal changes to milk composition

This study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly alters human milk composition, while COVID-19 vaccination causes minimal, transient changes, underscoring the safety of breastfeeding during vaccination.

19 Dec 2024

Breakthrough study unravels molecular subtypes of breast cancer

Breakthrough study unravels molecular subtypes of breast cancer

Breast cancer, with its myriad subtypes, has long eluded a uniform treatment strategy. The disease's molecular complexity has rendered traditional, blanket treatments insufficient, particularly for the aggressive triple-negative form.

18 Dec 2024

MS medications do not increase pregnancy risks, research shows

MS medications do not increase pregnancy risks, research shows

An analysis of over 3,700 pregnancies of women with multiple sclerosis indicates that the therapy doesn’t lead to increased risks of miscarriage, premature birth or serious birth defects.

18 Dec 2024

Natural nutrients nicotinamide and pyridoxine reverse muscle aging

Natural nutrients nicotinamide and pyridoxine reverse muscle aging

Researchers identified nicotinamide (NAM) and pyridoxine (PN) as safe, synergistic nutrients that restore muscle stem cell function, reversing age-related muscle degeneration in mice and humans.

18 Dec 2024

Structural sexism may accelerate memory decline in women

Structural sexism may accelerate memory decline in women

Women born in the most sexist U.S. states experience faster memory decline in later years compared to women born in the least sexist states, a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found.

18 Dec 2024

Clinical trial to evaluate minimally invasive procedure for women with pelvic venous disease

Clinical trial to evaluate minimally invasive procedure for women with pelvic venous disease

A multicenter randomized, controlled clinical trial aims to test whether a minimally invasive treatment can relieve chronic pelvic pain and improve the quality of life for women with pelvic venous disease (PeVD).

18 Dec 2024

CBD can be used safely in women with advanced breast cancer and clinical anxiety

CBD can be used safely in women with advanced breast cancer and clinical anxiety

This Phase II trial explores CBD for anxiety in breast cancer patients, indicating safety and potential anxiolytic effects despite no primary outcome success.

18 Dec 2024

Nonheterosexual women report better sexual function during menopause transition

Nonheterosexual women report better sexual function during menopause transition

A woman's sex drive may diminish with age-;partially because of problems with genitourinary symptoms during the menopause transition. Yet, some older women maintain very active sex lives.

18 Dec 2024

Study reveals gaps in gestational diabetes diagnosis in pregnant women

Study reveals gaps in gestational diabetes diagnosis in pregnant women

Research investigating testing methods for gestational diabetes suggests that over half of pregnant women with the condition are not being diagnosed with the current NHS blood test process, leading to unnecessary complications for mother and baby.

17 Dec 2024

Knowing the risks, Americans still sip sugary beverages daily

Knowing the risks, Americans still sip sugary beverages daily

Health knowledge about sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) does not significantly reduce high SSB consumption, which is driven more by taste, habits, and marketing.

17 Dec 2024

Long COVID affects 8.4% of U.S. adults, with income and geography shaping impact

Long COVID affects 8.4% of U.S. adults, with income and geography shaping impact

Long COVID affects 8.4% of U.S. adults, with significant disparities based on sex, income, and geography, limiting daily activities for many.

17 Dec 2024

New therapies and technologies provide hope for age-related fertility challenges

New therapies and technologies provide hope for age-related fertility challenges

Scientists explore emerging strategies to combat reproductive aging, highlighting promising therapies and technologies to improve fertility in later life.

17 Dec 2024

Genetic shifts in reproductive traits link to aging and health risks

Genetic shifts in reproductive traits link to aging and health risks

This study explores the genetics of human reproductive traits, revealing links to aging, health outcomes, and longevity while highlighting the role of genetic factors in modern fertility shifts.

17 Dec 2024

Researchers investigate CBD's effect on scan-related anxiety in breast cancer patients

Researchers investigate CBD's effect on scan-related anxiety in breast cancer patients

The findings showed that CBD did not significantly change scan-related anxiety when compared to a placebo, but researchers did find that CBD was safe and resulted in significantly lower overall anxiety levels.

16 Dec 2024

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