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Does obstructive sleep apnea increase the risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2?

Research paper examines the potential link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), the long-term effects of COVID-19. It investigates whether OSA increases the risk of more severe PASC outcomes.

15 May 2023

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

Study examines the impact of pregnancy on oral health, including increased risks of gum disease and tooth decay. It also investigates women's self-assessment of oral health, health literacy, and awareness of the oral health-pregnancy connection.

15 May 2023

Unlocking the gut clock: How circadian rhythms and gut microbiota team up to impact human health

Research investigates the connection between circadian rhythms and specific microbial patterns in various disease contexts, emphasizing the need for further studies.

15 May 2023

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers examine the impact of obesity on COVID-19 outcomes and the effectiveness of vaccines in individuals with obesity. Using data from Scotland, the study explores the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and hospitalization/mortality due to COVID-19.

15 May 2023

Pandemic's hidden impact: Distressed mothers experience altered placental development, raising concerns for offspring

COVID-19 has led to increased prenatal maternal distress (PMD), potentially impacting placental development. Using advanced MRI, researchers examined placental structure in 63 pregnant women during the pandemic and 165 pre-pandemic controls.

15 May 2023

HER2-TPMC proves to be a reasonable alternative for HER2-positive cancer chemotherapeutics

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have the following advantages: target specificity; wide therapeutic index; and prolonged circulation half-life.

15 May 2023

Experts identify key measures to reduce alcohol consumption in Germany

Research paper discusses the high levels of alcohol consumption in Germany and proposes enhancing alcohol health literacy as a way to reduce consumption. The aim of the study is to identify and prioritize measures to improve alcohol health literacy.

15 May 2023

Cyclical estrogen/anti-estrogen therapy could be a promising strategy to treat metastatic ER+ breast cancer

Advanced or metastatic estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer is commonly treated with drugs that block the estrogen receptor.

15 May 2023

Hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal symptoms: Benefits and risks

Hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances are common symptoms of menopause that can affect health, quality of life and work productivity.

15 May 2023

Maternal diet may be associated with the diet and body composition of their children

Researchers determined the association between the dietary qualities of mothers and their children and the body constitution of children.

15 May 2023

Supercharge your health with carotenoids

This review highlights carotenoids' various biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-diabetic, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory effects, with a specific focus on lycopene.

15 May 2023

Tailoring online contraception education for culturally diverse women improves uptake and reduces unintended pregnancies

Online education intervention can improve preference for and uptake of long-acting reversible contraception in women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD).

15 May 2023

Does birth setting impact birth outcome?

In the USA, the vast majority of mothers deliver in hospitals, with less than 2% giving birth in birth centers or at home. However, few systematic attempts have been made to understand how the latter trend impacts maternal health. A new research paper published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology uses available data to conclude that hospital births provide better perinatal outcomes in all cases, with increased benefits in high-risk pregnancies.

14 May 2023

Is your diet related to your personality?

Food values developed within a food context are associated with personality traits, and a study investigated the associations between food values and the Big Five personality traits.

14 May 2023

Researchers examine how timing of cannabis exposure during pregnancy impacts fetal development

As more people use cannabis for recreational purposes, attitudes towards the drug have changed. For example, research has shown that dispensaries often recommend cannabis – also referred to as marijuana – to pregnant women to ease pregnancy symptoms, especially morning sickness.

13 May 2023

Maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy linked to language development in children over time

High levels of the stress hormone cortisol during the third trimester of pregnancy may improve speech and language skills in the first 3 years of a child's life, according to research presented at the 25th European Congress of Endocrinology in Istanbul.

13 May 2023

Women's Health News

Does obstructive sleep apnea increase the risk of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2?

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

Unlocking the gut clock: How circadian rhythms and gut microbiota team up to impact human health

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

Pandemic's hidden impact: Distressed mothers experience altered placental development, raising concerns for offspring

HER2-TPMC proves to be a reasonable alternative for HER2-positive cancer chemotherapeutics

Experts identify key measures to reduce alcohol consumption in Germany

Cyclical estrogen/anti-estrogen therapy could be a promising strategy to treat metastatic ER+ breast cancer

Hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal symptoms: Benefits and risks

Maternal diet may be associated with the diet and body composition of their children

Supercharge your health with carotenoids

Tailoring online contraception education for culturally diverse women improves uptake and reduces unintended pregnancies

Does birth setting impact birth outcome?

Is your diet related to your personality?

Researchers examine how timing of cannabis exposure during pregnancy impacts fetal development

Maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy linked to language development in children over time

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated childbirth fear among pregnant people

An evaluation of the effect of maternal vitamin B12 supplementation on postpartum infant growth and neurodevelopment

COVID-19 that occurs after vaccination carries a much lower risk of severe illness

Short-term therapy sessions offer wonderful benefits to mothers, children in homeless shelters

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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