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Lifelong low LDL-C levels key to preventing cardiovascular disease

Research shows maintaining low LDL-C levels over time reduces plaque buildup and lowers ASCVD risk by slowing atherosclerosis progression.

8 Jul 2024

Semaglutide and very-low calorie diet combo shows superior results in managing type 2 diabetes

A study from the University of Nottingham shows that combining Semaglutide with a very-low calorie diet significantly improves weight loss and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients.

8 Jul 2024

Real-world data confirms safety of RSV vaccination in late pregnancy

Vaccinating mothers against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during late pregnancy to protect their newborns is not associated with an increased risk of preterm birth or other poor outcomes, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

8 Jul 2024

New tool predicts nerve damage risk from breast cancer treatment

Many women treated for breast cancer using taxanes, a type of cytostatic drug, often experience side effects in the nervous system.

8 Jul 2024

Study highlights marked increase in iron deficiency among female military recruits

After five months of basic military training, the proportion of female recruits with iron deficiency had more than doubled, from 25% to 55%.

8 Jul 2024

Maternal morbidity and pregnancy risks higher for gestational carriers

Gestational carriers, also known as surrogates, experience an elevated risk of severe maternal morbidity and adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to women who conceive naturally or through in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to new research presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam.

8 Jul 2024

Military women and female family members face higher risks of chronic pain

A new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals that military women and female family members face significantly higher risks of chronic pain.

8 Jul 2024

New urine-based test holds great promise for early detection and prevention of cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, with approximately 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths worldwide in 2022 alone.

8 Jul 2024

Are your tampons poisoning you? Study findings 16 metals in widely available tampon brands

The presence of metals in tampons commonly used by menstruating women.

8 Jul 2024

New model could help inform the risks and benefits of fish consumption during pregnancy

A new model developed by researchers could help inform guidelines and improve evidence-based advice on the risks and benefits of fish consumption, especially during pregnancy.

8 Jul 2024

Discovery of TRPC5 gene's role in obesity and postnatal depression offers hope for new treatments

Scientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal depression. The discovery, reported today in Cell, may have wider implications for the treatment of postnatal depression, with a study in mice suggesting that oxytocin may alleviate symptoms.

8 Jul 2024

Excessive pregnancy weight gain linked to prolonged labor, Japanese study reveals

Researchers found that excessive weight gain during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of prolonged labor in Japanese women, emphasizing the importance of monitoring weight gain to prevent complications.

8 Jul 2024

Subjective cognitive decline predicts future dementia risk, study finds

A study in JAMA Psychiatry finds that subjective cognitive decline (SCD) significantly predicts the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease (AD), and all-cause dementia in older adults.

7 Jul 2024

Targeted vitamin D supplementation may lower depression risk for deficient individuals, study finds

Targeted vitamin D supplementation for those with low levels can reduce the risk of depression, but shows no significant impact on chronic pain or other conditions.

7 Jul 2024

Study suggests cryptocurrency owners share unique psychological and political traits

A recent study links cryptocurrency ownership to various political, psychological, and social traits. Findings show strong correlations with conspiratorial thinking, extremist political views, and 'dark' personality traits like narcissism and psychopathy.

7 Jul 2024

England sees shifting mortality trends with obesity: Cardiovascular deaths decline, neurological and respiratory deaths rise

Obesity-related mortality rates in England show complex trends between 2004 and 2019. While overall mortality rates among obese individuals declined, the study highlights shifting causes of death, including an increase in neurological and respiratory deaths.

7 Jul 2024

Kenya increases access to modern contraceptives to drive down maternal mortality

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Women's Health News

Lifelong low LDL-C levels key to preventing cardiovascular disease

Semaglutide and very-low calorie diet combo shows superior results in managing type 2 diabetes

Real-world data confirms safety of RSV vaccination in late pregnancy

New tool predicts nerve damage risk from breast cancer treatment

Study highlights marked increase in iron deficiency among female military recruits

Maternal morbidity and pregnancy risks higher for gestational carriers

Military women and female family members face higher risks of chronic pain

New urine-based test holds great promise for early detection and prevention of cervical cancer

Are your tampons poisoning you? Study findings 16 metals in widely available tampon brands

New model could help inform the risks and benefits of fish consumption during pregnancy

Discovery of TRPC5 gene's role in obesity and postnatal depression offers hope for new treatments

Excessive pregnancy weight gain linked to prolonged labor, Japanese study reveals

Subjective cognitive decline predicts future dementia risk, study finds

Targeted vitamin D supplementation may lower depression risk for deficient individuals, study finds

Study suggests cryptocurrency owners share unique psychological and political traits

England sees shifting mortality trends with obesity: Cardiovascular deaths decline, neurological and respiratory deaths rise

Kenya increases access to modern contraceptives to drive down maternal mortality

PCOS linked to higher risk of adverse birth outcomes

Pandemic period sees spike in low birth weight among newborns in India

Recent advancements and challenges in cervical cancer prevention in China

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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