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Use of hormone therapies linked with bone protection in postmenopausal women

As the population continues to age, there is greater focus on bone health and minimizing fractures to maintain mobility.

8 May 2023

Can intermittent fasting tackle obesity-related inflammation?

Research reviews the effects of two forms of intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating (TRE) and alternate-day fasting (ADF), on body weight and key circulating inflammatory markers (CRP, TNF-alpha, and IL-6) in adults with obesity. The results suggest that intermittent fasting has little or no effect on key inflammatory markers, but more research is needed to confirm these findings.

8 May 2023

Many women in New York are waiting longer to have children, new data reveals

A decline in New York's childbirth rate is showing no sign of reversing and many women are waiting longer to have children, according to newly compiled data from the Program in Applied Demographics (PAD) in the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy.

8 May 2023

Upregulated expression of many LY6 genes linked to poor survival in endometrial cancer patients

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on May 4, 2023, entitled, "Human LY6 gene family: potential tumor-associated antigens and biomarkers of prognosis in uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma."

8 May 2023

High-fat diets' eye-opening impact: Study reveals link to retinal damage and bisretinoid accumulation

In this study, the effects of a high-fat diet on the formation of bisretinoids in photoreceptor cells were explored. The results showed that mice on a high-fat diet had increased levels of bisretinoids and retinol-binding protein 4, which are associated with metabolic dysregulation.

8 May 2023

Unhealthy air and poor diet increase risk of preterm birth, study finds

Study investigated the association of ambient pollution on preterm birth and the effect measure modification of this association by caloric intake, percent caloric intake from fats, and percent caloric intake from saturated fats. The findings suggest that gestational parent diet may modify the effect of ambient pollutants on birth outcomes.

8 May 2023

Ketogenic diet: A metabolic makeover boosting immunity and battling inflammation

A recent study discusses alterations in the human metabolic fingerprint associated with the keto diet.

8 May 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to higher IgA levels in breast milk than vaccination

Researchers explore the presence and effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breastmilk following infection, vaccination, or both.

8 May 2023

Study shows underrepresentation of women in cardiovascular clinical trials

A new study has shown that women are underrepresented in late-breaking cardiovascular clinical trials (LBCT) presented at national meetings.

8 May 2023

New campaign raises awareness among Latina mothers about the importance of blood pressure management

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms The American Heart Association, through the new campaign, "My health is our health"/ "Mi salud es nuestra salud" is raising awareness among Hispanic/ Latina moms, especially during pregnancy, about the importance of managing their blood pressure.

8 May 2023

Omicron's grip on Sweden: High transmission rates persist despite high seroprevalence

Research paper reports on a study conducted in Sweden to determine the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection despite high seroprevalence. The study found a high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in Sweden despite high seroprevalence.

7 May 2023

The impact of living in a ‘food desert’ on metabolic health during pregnancy

Research paper investigates the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), food desert severity, and metabolic health during pregnancy. The study found that lower SES predicted higher food desert severity, which in turn predicted higher percent adiposity during the second trimester of pregnancy.

7 May 2023

Women with a history of domestic abuse may have higher risk of atopic diseases

Women who have suffered domestic abuse may have a higher risk of developing atopic diseases including asthma, new research has found.

6 May 2023

Breast cancer tumors disrupt the development of an immune response to favor their own growth

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have identified a strategy cancerous tumors use to remotely disrupt the development of an immune response that could stop their growth.

5 May 2023

Study: No evidence of increased risk of menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination

A Swedish study of nearly 3 million women published by The BMJ today finds no evidence of an increased risk of menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination.

5 May 2023

New ACR guidelines for high-risk women recommend earlier and more intensive breast cancer screening

New American College of Radiology (ACR) breast cancer screening guidelines now call for all women — particularly Black and Ashkenazi Jewish women — to have risk assessment by age 25 to determine if screening earlier than age 40 is needed.

5 May 2023

Medical cannabis soothes cancer pain

Study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of medical cannabis in reducing pain and concurrent medications in patients with cancer. The results suggest that medical cannabis is a safe and effective complementary treatment for pain relief in patients with cancer.

4 May 2023

Study finds a pharmacological-based approach to revert immune escape of breast cancer cells

Freiburg researchers discover a mechanism by which cancer cells escape the immune system.

4 May 2023

Millions struggle: The hidden impact of post-COVID conditions on US adults

Researchers propose a model that could be used as a foundation for future research to determine long COVID prevalence.

4 May 2023

Diet's powerful impact: How gut microbes shape health and battle disease

Research paper discusses the relationship between gut microbiota, diet, and health. It highlights the importance of dietary complex carbohydrates and the potential negative effects of diets high in animal protein and fat on the composition of the microbiota and their metabolic outputs.

4 May 2023

Women's Health News

Use of hormone therapies linked with bone protection in postmenopausal women

Can intermittent fasting tackle obesity-related inflammation?

Many women in New York are waiting longer to have children, new data reveals

Upregulated expression of many LY6 genes linked to poor survival in endometrial cancer patients

High-fat diets' eye-opening impact: Study reveals link to retinal damage and bisretinoid accumulation

Unhealthy air and poor diet increase risk of preterm birth, study finds

Ketogenic diet: A metabolic makeover boosting immunity and battling inflammation

SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to higher IgA levels in breast milk than vaccination

Study shows underrepresentation of women in cardiovascular clinical trials

New campaign raises awareness among Latina mothers about the importance of blood pressure management

Omicron's grip on Sweden: High transmission rates persist despite high seroprevalence

The impact of living in a ‘food desert’ on metabolic health during pregnancy

Women with a history of domestic abuse may have higher risk of atopic diseases

Breast cancer tumors disrupt the development of an immune response to favor their own growth

Study: No evidence of increased risk of menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination

New ACR guidelines for high-risk women recommend earlier and more intensive breast cancer screening

Medical cannabis soothes cancer pain

Study finds a pharmacological-based approach to revert immune escape of breast cancer cells

Millions struggle: The hidden impact of post-COVID conditions on US adults

Diet's powerful impact: How gut microbes shape health and battle disease

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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