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Abdominal aortic calcification linked to higher risk of rapid weight loss in older women

Unexplained rapid weight loss in older people could be a sign of underlying disease and can be linked with increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as a poorer long-term prognosis.

1 Feb 2024

1.6% of women and girls suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, new data shows

Researchers measured the point prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) using both confirmed and provisional diagnoses.

1 Feb 2024

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have memory and thinking problems in midlife

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research published in the January 31, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

1 Feb 2024

The effectiveness of statins in PCOS management

The application of statins in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

1 Feb 2024

Syphilis: A silent epidemic reawakens

Study reports a significant increase in syphilis cases in India, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment despite the availability of effective therapies.

31 Jan 2024

UH researcher aims to revolutionize treatment regimens for triple-negative breast cancer

A researcher at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy Drug Discovery Institute is working to revolutionize treatment regimens for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) by proving that nebivolol, an FDA-approved drug for high blood pressure, is effective in treating it.

31 Jan 2024

Do deep learning tools outperform humans in diagnosing breast cancer via ultrasound imaging?

The accuracy of deep learning (DL) in diagnosing breast cancer using ultrasound (US) compared to human readers in clinical settings.

31 Jan 2024

Are younger women experiencing a higher incidence of breast cancer?

Researchers evaluated the incidence of breast cancer among young women between the ages of 20 and 49 years. They assessed the incidence according to age at diagnosis, tumor stage, estrogen and progesterone hormone receptor status, and race and ethnicity.

31 Jan 2024

Maternal happiness during pregnancy linked to child's brain development

Study reveals that maternal emotional well-being during pregnancy is linked to significant brain development benefits in children, particularly in the hippocampal volume of female offspring.

30 Jan 2024

Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased dementia risk, supplements may help

Study in the UK Biobank cohort found vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency significantly increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer's, and vascular dementia, with supplementation potentially reducing these risks.

30 Jan 2024

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

study in The Journal of Nutrition shows that pistachios, as a nighttime snack, can improve diet quality in prediabetic patients, with similar effects on glycemic control and vascular health as carbohydrate-rich snacks.

30 Jan 2024

Hot spring baths shown to boost gut health, study finds

Researchers discovered that bathing in Japanese hot springs significantly alters the gut microbiota in healthy individuals, offering potential health benefits by increasing certain beneficial bacteria. This is the first study to explore the distinct effects of different hot spring types on the gut microbiome.

30 Jan 2024

Women's Health News

Abdominal aortic calcification linked to higher risk of rapid weight loss in older women

1.6% of women and girls suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, new data shows

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have memory and thinking problems in midlife

The effectiveness of statins in PCOS management

Syphilis: A silent epidemic reawakens

UH researcher aims to revolutionize treatment regimens for triple-negative breast cancer

Do deep learning tools outperform humans in diagnosing breast cancer via ultrasound imaging?

Are younger women experiencing a higher incidence of breast cancer?

Maternal happiness during pregnancy linked to child's brain development

Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased dementia risk, supplements may help

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

Hot spring baths shown to boost gut health, study finds

Female sex hormone estradiol makes women more susceptible to cocaine addiction

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

Preventing adverse outcomes in ART-related twin pregnancies using aspirin

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Fermented foods linked to mental health benefits through gut-brain connection

Machine learning unlocks personalized approach to early ovarian cancer detection

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Reimagining light scattering for biotherapeutics

Empowering genomics research with cloud-based innovation

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