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Sonographers take 64% more time to scan for endometriosis than routine pelvic ultrasounds, study shows

A new study released by the University of South Australia shows that it takes sonographers 64 per cent more time to scan comprehensively for endometriosis compared to routine pelvic ultrasounds – time that private providers are not subsidised for in Medicare ultrasound rebates.

6 Apr 2022

Life events that influence estrogen levels may be linked to woman's dementia risk in later life

Life events that influence levels of the female hormone estrogen may be linked to a woman's risk of developing dementia in later life, according to new research.

5 Apr 2022

Sugary and high glycemic load foods may influence poor oral health

The foods we eat on a regular basis influence the makeup of the bacteria -; both good and bad -; in our mouths.

5 Apr 2022

Powerful testimonial videos address vaccine hesitancy among new and expectant mothers

The New York Vaccine Literacy Campaign at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy has collaborated with Health Leads to produce a series of powerful testimonial videos featuring three new mothers sharing why they got the COVID-19 vaccine.

5 Apr 2022

Adverse childhood experiences associated with elevated risk of multiple sclerosis among women

Childhood trauma may be linked to a heightened risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life among women, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

5 Apr 2022

Improving our understanding of a severe pregnancy sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)

News-Medical talks to Dr. Marlena Fejzo about a breakthrough in the understanding of hyperemesis gravidarum, and how it could improve maternal health around the world.

5 Apr 2022

New U.S. COVID mortality data by occupation

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers assessed the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality in individuals working in essential sectors of America.

5 Apr 2022

Study on the efficacy of a BNT162b2 booster dose in the elderly

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers characterized the immune responses against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant after receiving a booster dose of BNT162b2 vaccine in older people.

5 Apr 2022

New evidence on alterations of neuronal activity that drive food cravings during pregnancy

Many people have felt the sudden and uncontrollable urge to eat a certain food. These urges -; known as cravings-; are very common, mostly during pregnancy.

4 Apr 2022

Higher cereal fiber intake associated with lower inflammation

A new study assesses the association between dietary fiber intake with inflammatory markers associated with cardiovascular disease.

4 Apr 2022

Levels of anti-Mullerian hormone may help predict bone loss during menopause transition

Physicians may be able to determine if menopause-related bone loss is already in progress or about to begin by measuring the level of a hormone that declines as women approach their final menstrual period, new UCLA research finds.

4 Apr 2022

Natural compound found in cardamom shows promise for treating triple-negative breast cancer

Cardamonin -; a natural compound found in the spice cardamom and other plants -; could have therapeutic potential for triple-negative breast cancer, according to a new study using human cancer cells.

3 Apr 2022

COVID-19 vaccine can cause temporary delay in menstruation

Both the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines were related to a modest delay in menstruation.

3 Apr 2022

Hypertension treatment during pregnancy benefits pregnant women and their babies

Adults treated with medication for high blood pressure present before or during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, defined as chronic hypertension in pregnancy, had fewer adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to adults who did not receive antihypertensive treatment, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

2 Apr 2022

Eating prunes every day may reduce pro-inflammatory mediators in postmenopausal women

A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial to bone health, reducing inflammatory factors that contribute to osteoporosis.

2 Apr 2022

Analysis of antioxidants, stress markers in the blood could lead to new diagnostic tool for breast cancer

A new study that analyzes levels of antioxidants and stress markers in the blood could lead to a new diagnostic tool for breast cancer. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society's annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022.

2 Apr 2022

Progressive exercise training mitigates negative effects of adverse childhood experiences in young women

New research shows a progressive exercise training program mitigates some physiological and psychological effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) in otherwise healthy young women.

2 Apr 2022

Treating mild hypertension during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse outcomes

Treating even mildly elevated, or non-severe, blood pressure during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlikely to harm the developing baby, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) 71st Annual Scientific Session.

2 Apr 2022

The longest duration of SARS-CoV-2 positivity after initial diagnosis

An immunocompetent individual with prolonged SARS-CoV-2 shedding 221 days after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis.

31 Mar 2022

$2.05 million to support UTHSC's advanced genetics project on breast cancer

A University of Tennessee Health Science Center team has received $2.05 million from the National Cancer Institute for an advanced genetics project that could help develop targeted therapies and personalized treatment for breast cancer. Liza Makowski, PhD, professor of Hematology and Oncology in the College of Medicine, is the lead investigator on the award.

31 Mar 2022

Women's Health News

Sonographers take 64% more time to scan for endometriosis than routine pelvic ultrasounds, study shows

Life events that influence estrogen levels may be linked to woman's dementia risk in later life

Sugary and high glycemic load foods may influence poor oral health

Powerful testimonial videos address vaccine hesitancy among new and expectant mothers

Adverse childhood experiences associated with elevated risk of multiple sclerosis among women

Improving our understanding of a severe pregnancy sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)

New U.S. COVID mortality data by occupation

Study on the efficacy of a BNT162b2 booster dose in the elderly

New evidence on alterations of neuronal activity that drive food cravings during pregnancy

Higher cereal fiber intake associated with lower inflammation

Levels of anti-Mullerian hormone may help predict bone loss during menopause transition

Natural compound found in cardamom shows promise for treating triple-negative breast cancer

COVID-19 vaccine can cause temporary delay in menstruation

Hypertension treatment during pregnancy benefits pregnant women and their babies

Eating prunes every day may reduce pro-inflammatory mediators in postmenopausal women

Analysis of antioxidants, stress markers in the blood could lead to new diagnostic tool for breast cancer

Progressive exercise training mitigates negative effects of adverse childhood experiences in young women

Treating mild hypertension during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse outcomes

The longest duration of SARS-CoV-2 positivity after initial diagnosis

$2.05 million to support UTHSC's advanced genetics project on breast cancer

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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