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The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

In a recent study under review at the Archives of Virology journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, investigators in Israel assessed the disparities and similarities between seasonal influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

14 Jun 2022

Coffee drinking causes no increased risk to pregnancy, genetic study reveals

University of Queensland researchers have found enjoying a daily latte or long black causes no increased risk to pregnancy.

13 Jun 2022

Current evidence on cannabis use in palliative care

Scientists from Wellington, New Zealand, have conducted a systematic review to understand the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis in palliative care settings.

13 Jun 2022

Gestational hypertension may increase risk of developing hypertension 10 years post pregnancy

Women who experience gestational hypertension or preeclampsia have a 2.4-fold increased risk of developing hypertension 10 years post pregnancy compared to women who did not experience any hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

13 Jun 2022

Study reveals the prevalence of suicide ideation, attempts among people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

A new global study published in BMC Psychiatry reports that 34% of people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have attempted suicide.

13 Jun 2022

'Forever chemicals' associated with greater risk of high blood pressure in middle-aged women

Middle-aged women with higher blood concentrations of common synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also called "forever chemicals" and found in water, soil, air and food, were at greater risk of developing high blood pressure, compared to their peers who had lower levels of these substances, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

13 Jun 2022

Stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation, finds study

Life disruptions and the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation with decreased progesterone durations or levels, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Exposure to parabens may be the reason for higher breast cancer risk in Black women

Chemicals called parabens, which are found in widely used hair and personal care products, cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells from Black women, according to a new study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Probiotic bacteria may enhance anti-cancer activities of tamoxifen to reduce ER+ breast cancer risk

Probiotic bacteria may enhance anti-cancer activities of the breast cancer drug tamoxifen and other endocrine-targeted therapies, which could help reduce the risk of estrogen receptive positive (ER+) breast cancer, suggests a new study presented Monday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Gut microbiome may be the "black box" of nutrition research

In a recent paper published in the Cell journal, researchers at the University of Alberta, Canada, and the University College Cork, Ireland, analyzed the current nutritional guidelines for gut microbiota.

13 Jun 2022

Suppressed ovarian follicle development in obese women may underlie reduced fertility

Women with obesity, even those with regular menstrual cycles, have suppressed ovarian follicle development and reduced production of reproductive hormones, which may underlie reduced fertility, according to a new study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Fezolinetant reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes, study finds

Fezolinetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), or hot flashes, associated with menopause, according to a Phase 3 industry-sponsored study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

New statement on best practice recommendations for the care of women experiencing menopause

Best practice recommendations for healthcare professionals providing help and support to women experiencing menopause have been issued in a joint position statement from the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Society for Endocrinology.

10 Jun 2022

Abundance of Lactobacillus crispatus linked to lower risk of preterm birth

Globally, preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5. Not everyone faces the same risk, though: In the United States, roughly 10% of pregnancies lead to preterm birth, but for Black women, that likelihood is 14%.

10 Jun 2022

Rehabilitation program via telehealth to help regional and rural women recovering from gynecological cancer

Women in rural and regional areas recovering from gynecological cancer and treatment will now have access to a University of Queensland rehabilitation program through telehealth.

10 Jun 2022

Higher levels of optimism may promote health and longevity in diverse racial and ethnic groups

Higher levels of optimism were associated with longer lifespan and living beyond age 90 in women across racial and ethnic groups in a study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

8 Jun 2022

Getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy helps protect young infants

New research offers evidence that getting a second or third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the final stages of pregnancy offers protection for infants against SARS-CoV-2 infection (the virus that causes COVID-19 illness).

8 Jun 2022

Women with PCOS more likely to be diagnosed with additional medical conditions, study shows

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age.

8 Jun 2022

Pregnant people in Sub-Saharan Africa are at higher risk of complications and death from COVID-19

Pregnant people who are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa are dying at a rate far greater than pregnant people without COVID-19 and non-pregnant people with COVID-19, according to a new multicenter study encompassing six African countries.

8 Jun 2022

Simple diagnostic procedure and treatment could be life-changing for women struggling with infertility

A simple diagnostic procedure, followed by an interventional radiology treatment known as fallopian tube recanalization, could allow a high percentage of women struggling with infertility from blocked fallopian tubes to conceive with less involved or, in some cases, no further invasive fertility procedures, according to new research to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting.

8 Jun 2022

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The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

Coffee drinking causes no increased risk to pregnancy, genetic study reveals

Current evidence on cannabis use in palliative care

Gestational hypertension may increase risk of developing hypertension 10 years post pregnancy

Study reveals the prevalence of suicide ideation, attempts among people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

'Forever chemicals' associated with greater risk of high blood pressure in middle-aged women

Stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation, finds study

Exposure to parabens may be the reason for higher breast cancer risk in Black women

Probiotic bacteria may enhance anti-cancer activities of tamoxifen to reduce ER+ breast cancer risk

Gut microbiome may be the "black box" of nutrition research

Suppressed ovarian follicle development in obese women may underlie reduced fertility

Fezolinetant reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes, study finds

New statement on best practice recommendations for the care of women experiencing menopause

Abundance of Lactobacillus crispatus linked to lower risk of preterm birth

Rehabilitation program via telehealth to help regional and rural women recovering from gynecological cancer

Higher levels of optimism may promote health and longevity in diverse racial and ethnic groups

Getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy helps protect young infants

Women with PCOS more likely to be diagnosed with additional medical conditions, study shows

Pregnant people in Sub-Saharan Africa are at higher risk of complications and death from COVID-19

Simple diagnostic procedure and treatment could be life-changing for women struggling with infertility

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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