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World’s first childbirth following a uterus transplantation achieved solely by robot-assisted surgery

For the first time worldwide, in yet another breakthrough by the world-leading research team at the University of Gothenburg, a child has been born following a uterus transplantation achieved solely by robot-assisted surgery on both donor and recipient.

26 May 2023

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports assessed the associations between the change in total cholesterol (TC) levels after type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis (relative to pre-diagnosis levels) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 May 2023

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Researchers review existing data on the impact of phthalate exposure on cardiovascular health.

25 May 2023

Study shows link between diet and the risk of HPV-related cancer

A study conducted by LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Public Health and Medicine faculty reports that diet contributes to HPV infection leading to cervical cancer.

25 May 2023

Adoption of Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing symptoms for myeloproliferative neoplasm patients

Researchers assess the feasibility of an education-focused Mediterranean diet intervention among myeloproliferative neoplasm patients.

25 May 2023

New research explores if pregnant mothers' exposure to toxic metals impacts babies' kidney development

Chronic kidney disease is a growing problem worldwide and in the aging U.S. population. But could the groundwork for this progressive disease have been laid while its victims were still in utero?

25 May 2023

The first thousand days of development

Study provides a bird's-eye view of the significant moments of the first thousand days of life.

25 May 2023

$Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?$

Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?

Studying the correlation between prediabetes before the menopause and increased fracture risk.

25 May 2023

Deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis for breast lesion classification

According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) for breast lesion classification on ultrasound significantly improved radiologists' diagnostic performance-;particularly for reducing the frequency of benign breast biopsies.

25 May 2023

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Researchers investigate whether blueberry consumption could improve the overall quality of life of individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders.

24 May 2023

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Abdominal obesity increases the risk of severe COVID-19 and mortality due to heightened inflammatory responses, according to a study on Japanese patients and a murine COVID-19 model. Blocking inflammatory cytokines and preventing obesity may improve survival rates.

24 May 2023

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

A study of more than 58,000 women over a 12-year period found that longer or shorter menstrual cycles were associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, heart attack or atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

24 May 2023

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

The rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may not have considered: fewer medical services available for all women living in those states.

24 May 2023

Is COVID-19 booster vaccination in early pregnancy associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion?

Researchers studied the relationship between COVID-19 booster vaccination and spontaneous abortion.

24 May 2023

Oral antivirals Molnupiravir and Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir lower COVID-19 risks in type 2 diabetes patients

Research investigates the effectiveness of oral antiviral medications, Molnupiravir and Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir, in treating patients with type 2 diabetes and mild to moderate COVID-19. The study aims to determine the efficacy of these medications in reducing adverse outcomes in this specific population.

24 May 2023

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Researchers examine the relationship between chocolate consumption and mortality in women.

23 May 2023

Are flavored e-cigarette bans effective?

Researchers explore the effects of flavored e-cigarette bans on the use of e-cigarettes.

23 May 2023

Brain imaging reveals the truth: Social media friends can't replace real friends

Especially for young people, social media influencers and celebrities create an illusion of closeness, leading to potentially problematic fake friendships. A new study used brain imaging to explore whether the unilateral friendships formed on social media are comparable to real reciprocal friendships.

23 May 2023

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

Research highlights the crucial role of vitamins in metabolic and regulatory processes. It explores the microbial contribution of essential vitamins, such as vitamin K and B-group vitamins, in the gastrointestinal tract, emphasizing their impact on human health and the gut microbiome.

23 May 2023

Small, rural communities have become abortion access battlegrounds

In April, Mark Lee Dickson arrived in this 4,500-person city that hugs the Utah-Nevada border to pitch an ordinance banning abortion.

23 May 2023

Women's Health News

World’s first childbirth following a uterus transplantation achieved solely by robot-assisted surgery

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Study shows link between diet and the risk of HPV-related cancer

Adoption of Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing symptoms for myeloproliferative neoplasm patients

New research explores if pregnant mothers' exposure to toxic metals impacts babies' kidney development

The first thousand days of development

Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?

Deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis for breast lesion classification

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

Is COVID-19 booster vaccination in early pregnancy associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion?

Oral antivirals Molnupiravir and Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir lower COVID-19 risks in type 2 diabetes patients

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Are flavored e-cigarette bans effective?

Brain imaging reveals the truth: Social media friends can't replace real friends

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

Small, rural communities have become abortion access battlegrounds

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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