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How does nutrition affect female fertility?

A new study reviews current evidence supporting the role of nutrition as a modifiable risk factor for female infertility and poor IVF outcomes.

4 Apr 2023

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

Researchers investigated the prevalence of post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition in adolescents and young adults

4 Apr 2023

High-deductible health plan can deter women from attending additional screening mammography

Researchers who surveyed women attending breast cancer screening appointments found that one in five is likely to skip additional testing after an abnormal finding on their mammogram if there is a deductible or co-payment, according to an editorial published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

4 Apr 2023

Study finds ultrasound as an effective standalone diagnostic method for focal breast complaints

Ultrasound is an effective standalone diagnostic method in patients with focal breast complaints, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

4 Apr 2023

Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most significant causes of global mortality. Several factors, such as obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity, dyslipidemia, smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure, have been identified to enhance the risk of CVD events. In 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) constructed Life’s Simple 7, which included seven lifestyle-based goals that could help achieve ideal cardiovascular health (CVH).

4 Apr 2023

Vaping in Australia: Study explores e-cigarette exposure and calls for stronger control measures

A new study, forthcoming in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, studied the e-cigarette use and attitudes to vaping in a sample of Australians between the ages of 15 and 30. The key aim of the study was to provide novel insights to minimize the harm caused by e-cigarettes to young people.

4 Apr 2023

Birth weight and maternal BMI modify the relationship between obesity and mortality rate

Obesity is a significant risk factor for premature mortality due to the predisposition to metabolic and cardiovascular disease. However, is this effect independent of the birth weight? A new research paper examines this aspect of adult obesity, measuring the effect of parental body mass index (BMI) and birth weight on the mortality risk.

3 Apr 2023

Age at menopause and hormone therapy use associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease (AD), with women making up two-thirds of the population living with AD.

3 Apr 2023

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

A recent study by researchers at the University of South Australia has indicated that the majority of Australians are not eating a balanced healthy diet as recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE). A proper diet is essential because it can alleviate the risks of developing chronic diseases like type two diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and obesity.

2 Apr 2023

Evidence supports Mediterranean and low-fat diets for reducing mortality and heart attack risks in high-risk patients

A new research paper performed a cross-analysis of a spectrum of dietary programs, from those requiring little intervention to detailed, multifaceted programs, examining the mortality and major cardiovascular events over a follow-up period.

2 Apr 2023

Link between diet, gut microbiome diversity, and mental health: Shifting to vegetarian, Mediterranean, and ketogenic diets improves mood and reduces anxiety

A team of US-based scientists has found a connection between diet, gut microbiota, and mental health in adults. They have shown that while higher fat and protein consumption improves mental well-being, higher carbohydrate consumption increases stress, anxiety, and depression.

2 Apr 2023

In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

Victoria Ferrell Ortiz learned she was pregnant during summer 2017. The Dallas resident was finishing up an AmeriCorps job with a local nonprofit, which offered her a small stipend to live on but no health coverage. She applied for Medicaid so she could be insured during the pregnancy.

31 Mar 2023

Can yoga-dance and mindful eating be beneficial for obese and overweight women?

Researchers evaluate the effects of yoga-dance and mindful eating in reducing body weight among obese women.

31 Mar 2023

New model can speed up the evaluation process for drugs used to combat cervical cancer

Researchers at Oregon State University have created a means of speeding up and improving the evaluation process for drugs used to combat cervical cancer.

31 Mar 2023

How does acute COVID-19 or COVID vaccination affect menstruation?

Researchers examined the potential impact of coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination and disease on changes in the menstrual cycle.

30 Mar 2023

Babies' gut microbiome is not influenced by vaginal microbiome, new study suggests

New research suggests that exposure to the vaginal microbiome during birth may not influence babies' gut microbiome as has long been assumed.

30 Mar 2023

Study to compare effectiveness of pregnancy weight management interventions on gestational diabetes and weight gain

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30 Mar 2023

Children with in utero exposure to maternal COVID-19 infection more likely to develop obesity

Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may be more likely to develop obesity, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

29 Mar 2023

Maternal weight gain in pregnancy linked to children's risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

In a recent study published in the BMC Medicine journal, researchers in Sweden explored the association between above-optimal maternal gestational weight gain (GWG) and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring.

29 Mar 2023

Greater variety of fruit and vegetable consumption associated with lower mortality risk

Researchers examine the associations between variety/quantity of fruit and vegetable intake and mortality in older Chinese adults.

28 Mar 2023

Women's Health News

How does nutrition affect female fertility?

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

High-deductible health plan can deter women from attending additional screening mammography

Study finds ultrasound as an effective standalone diagnostic method for focal breast complaints

Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Vaping in Australia: Study explores e-cigarette exposure and calls for stronger control measures

Birth weight and maternal BMI modify the relationship between obesity and mortality rate

Age at menopause and hormone therapy use associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

Evidence supports Mediterranean and low-fat diets for reducing mortality and heart attack risks in high-risk patients

Link between diet, gut microbiome diversity, and mental health: Shifting to vegetarian, Mediterranean, and ketogenic diets improves mood and reduces anxiety

In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

Can yoga-dance and mindful eating be beneficial for obese and overweight women?

New model can speed up the evaluation process for drugs used to combat cervical cancer

How does acute COVID-19 or COVID vaccination affect menstruation?

Babies' gut microbiome is not influenced by vaginal microbiome, new study suggests

Study to compare effectiveness of pregnancy weight management interventions on gestational diabetes and weight gain

Children with in utero exposure to maternal COVID-19 infection more likely to develop obesity

Maternal weight gain in pregnancy linked to children's risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Greater variety of fruit and vegetable consumption associated with lower mortality risk

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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