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Study reveals the negative perceptions and emotional impact of pregnancy stretch marks

While stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant individuals substantial embarrassment that can negatively impact pregnancy and their quality of life, according to a new study.

9 Nov 2021

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is associated with lower viral load in breakthrough infections

Several vaccines have been rapidly developed to help control the COVID-19 pandemic, including the BNT162b2 vaccine (Pfizer/BioNTech). This severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine has been shown in both clinical trials and in the real world to be highly efficacious in preventing infection, symptoms, hospitalizations, severe disease, and death related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

9 Nov 2021

Drinking alcohol and not exercising are modifiable risk factors for SARS-CoV-2

New research from the United Kingdom suggests several factors that increased the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection involved higher alcohol use, Asian/Asian British ethnicity, and obesity. In addition, moderate but not vigorous exercise of more than 10 hours a week was associated with lower susceptibility to infection.

8 Nov 2021

Novel study aims to develop personalized treatment for triple-negative breast cancer

Indiana University School of Medicine researcher Bryan P. Schneider, MD, is leading a novel nationwide study to better understand how to treat patients with triple-negative breast cancer based on their own unique genetic data.

8 Nov 2021

Women more likely than men to feel stigmatized about abdominal fat, regardless of BMI

Women were more likely than men to report feeling stigmatized about abdominal fat, regardless of their body mass index or weight, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2021.

8 Nov 2021

Do traumatic brain injuries in pregnant mothers impact fetal development?

In this interview, we spoke to Dr. Jonathan Lifshitz about his latest research into traumatic brain injuries and how they can affect an unborn child's development.

8 Nov 2021

Study examines factors associated with breastfeeding disparities among Black women

As Black women continue to have the lowest breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in the United States, researchers examined factors associated with breastfeeding disparities and inequities through the lens of critical race theory and the social-ecological model in a new Perspective in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier.

8 Nov 2021

Texas providers see increased interest in birth control since near-total abortion ban

In September, when Texas' near-total abortion ban took effect, Planned Parenthood clinics in the Lone Star State started offering every patient who walked in information on Senate Bill 8, as well as emergency contraception, condoms and two pregnancy tests. The plan is to distribute 22,000 "empowerment kits" this year.

8 Nov 2021

Dramatic reduction in cervical cancer in the UK following the introduction of HPV vaccination

The current study assessed the impact of HPV vaccination on the rates of cervical cancer and cervical carcinoma in situ.

7 Nov 2021

New CDC report discusses efficacy of mRNA COVID vaccines in immunocompromised

The U.S. CDC reports the observed efficacy among the immunocompromised population following vaccination with mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.

7 Nov 2021

Experts reveal improved survival for patients with two out of three types of advanced breast cancer

Patients with two out of the three most common types of advanced breast cancer now have an average survival time of at least five years, according to a panel of experts at the Advanced Breast Cancer Sixth International Consensus Conference (ABC 6).

7 Nov 2021

Maternal exposure to flame retardants linked with ASD-relevant behavioral traits in offspring

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are a class of fire-retardant chemicals that are ubiquitous. They are found on upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products.

7 Nov 2021

Study finds benefits of COVID vaccination in pregnancy outweighs risks

A new preprint explores the efficacy of vaccination against infection with SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy.

4 Nov 2021

Study shows most young Australians are willing to be tested for COVID

A new study explores the success of testing efforts among children and adolescents in Australia.

4 Nov 2021

Clear communication needed with college students regarding COVID-19 vaccine procedures and cost

A new study explores the acceptability and usage of COVID-19 vaccines among the student community.

4 Nov 2021

APOL1 variant risk may extend to poorer outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Now, a new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server tests the hypothesis that adverse COVID-19 outcomes are associated with the variants of the APOL1 gene.

4 Nov 2021

Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection and risk of breakthrough infection following mRNA vaccination

The study, recently published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, deduced that previous SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a statistically significant reduced hazard of breakthrough infection among recipients of both the BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) and the mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccines.

3 Nov 2021

Study finds significant increase in cannabis use disorder during pregnancy

As more states legalize cannabis (now 37) for medical or recreational purposes its use during pregnancy is increasing, along with the potential for abuse or dependence.

3 Nov 2021

Influenza and COVID vaccines can be co-administered in older adults without causing severe side effects

Researchers evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of an influenza vaccine and mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine that were administered concomitantly.

3 Nov 2021

Anti-inflammatory diets in COVID-19

A recent review of research published in the journal Diseases has shown that anti-inflammatory diets can be useful in preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection or reducing the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

3 Nov 2021

Women's Health News

Study reveals the negative perceptions and emotional impact of pregnancy stretch marks

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is associated with lower viral load in breakthrough infections

Drinking alcohol and not exercising are modifiable risk factors for SARS-CoV-2

Novel study aims to develop personalized treatment for triple-negative breast cancer

Women more likely than men to feel stigmatized about abdominal fat, regardless of BMI

Do traumatic brain injuries in pregnant mothers impact fetal development?

Study examines factors associated with breastfeeding disparities among Black women

Texas providers see increased interest in birth control since near-total abortion ban

Dramatic reduction in cervical cancer in the UK following the introduction of HPV vaccination

New CDC report discusses efficacy of mRNA COVID vaccines in immunocompromised

Experts reveal improved survival for patients with two out of three types of advanced breast cancer

Maternal exposure to flame retardants linked with ASD-relevant behavioral traits in offspring

Study finds benefits of COVID vaccination in pregnancy outweighs risks

Study shows most young Australians are willing to be tested for COVID

Clear communication needed with college students regarding COVID-19 vaccine procedures and cost

APOL1 variant risk may extend to poorer outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection and risk of breakthrough infection following mRNA vaccination

Study finds significant increase in cannabis use disorder during pregnancy

Influenza and COVID vaccines can be co-administered in older adults without causing severe side effects

Anti-inflammatory diets in COVID-19

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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