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Do neighborhood-level disparities in breast cancer–specific survival remain after accounting for individual, tumor, and treatment characteristics?

The role of neighborhood-level disparities in determining shorter breast cancer-specific survival.

22 Apr 2024

Study reveals higher risk of low birth weight in babies born to active-duty servicewomen

The prevalence of preterm labor (PTL), low birth weight (LBW), preterm delivery (PTD), and stillbirth among active-duty servicewomen (ADSW).

22 Apr 2024

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

Study compares the effects of traditional versus commercial Korean Doenjang on menopausal symptoms, finding that traditional variants with high beneficial microorganisms are more effective in reducing these symptoms and improving cardiovascular and gut health.

21 Apr 2024

Climate change predicted to spike cardiovascular deaths in China

Researchers at eBioMedicine project that climate change will significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in China, with human-induced warming potentially causing up to 90% of heat-related CVD deaths by 2090.

21 Apr 2024

Rising trend in atrial fibrillation risk over 20 years heightens concern for related heart and stroke complications

Study shows an increasing lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation, with significant associated risks of heart failure and stroke across two decades.

21 Apr 2024

Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds

A study examining 1031 hospitalized COVID-19 patients found that aging significantly impacts immune responses, viral dynamics, and the nasal microbiome, with older adults experiencing more severe disease symptoms and delayed viral clearance.

18 Apr 2024

Empowering patients: Key concepts for managing pelvic pain

A new study from the University of South Australia is putting people's experiences of pelvic pain at the front of pain education to develop better pain management strategies and improved outcomes.

18 Apr 2024

Greenspace exposure boosts gut and skin microbiota health, study finds

A systematic review in "Environmental International" found greenspace exposure enhances diversity and composition of gut and skin microbiota, but effects on oral, nasal, and ocular microbiota are unclear.

17 Apr 2024

Study findings better define the genetic landscape of neuroendocrine tumors of the cervix

In an ambitious new study, a research team that included scientists from Yale set out to uncover potential treatments for patients with rare neuroendocrine tumors of the cervix (NETc) by understanding the molecular basis of the aggressive disease.

17 Apr 2024

Researchers identify key barriers and outline recommendations for vaccine uptake in pregnant women

Researchers from St George's, University of London have identified key barriers to vaccine uptake for whooping cough, flu and Covid-19 in pregnant women, and outline recommendations for addressing vaccine hesitancy.

17 Apr 2024

Study reveals increased risk of immune abnormalities in children of women with HIV

Researchers have found that children of women with HIV infection have an increased risk of immune abnormalities following exposure to maternal HIV viremia, immune dysfunction, and co-infections during pregnancy.

17 Apr 2024

Flexible response training improves attitudes toward food in women with restrained eating habits

A recent study at the Hebrew University aimed to improve attitudes toward food in women with restrained eating habits who monitor their diet by training them to respond more flexibly to food cues.

17 Apr 2024

Triple-negative breast cancer patients with high immune cell levels have lower relapse risk after surgery

Women with triple-negative breast cancer, and high levels of immune cells in the tumors, have a lower relapse risk after surgery, even without chemotherapy.

17 Apr 2024

DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors

A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, finds that following a healthy diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors.

17 Apr 2024

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Researchers in a study published in the journal Nutrients delve into the pervasive issue of vitamin D deficiency and its link to various health conditions, advocating for precision nutrition and personalized supplementation to enhance vitamin D intake and effectiveness.

17 Apr 2024

Piquin chili's health benefits spotlighted due to high antioxidant content

Researchers highlighted the nutraceutical potential of piquin chili, focusing on its rich content of capsaicinoids, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which contribute to its antioxidant properties.

17 Apr 2024

Renaissance of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials

Priya Venkatesan discusses in Nature Medicine how dietary interventions can prevent or delay diseases, highlighting the reemergence of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials.

17 Apr 2024

Early life stress may underlie a pathophysiological exacerbation of postpartum depression

In a new study, a Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give birth.

16 Apr 2024

Placental IGFBP1: A key factor in development of gestational diabetes

A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has identified that a deficit in the placental expression of the gene insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGFBP1) and low IGFBP1 circulating levels are associated with insulin resistance during pregnancy, highlighting a potential risk factor for the development of gestational diabetes.

16 Apr 2024

The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission: Tackling inequalities, hidden costs, and empowering patients

Breast cancer is now the world's most common cancer; at the end of 2020, 7.8 million women were alive having been diagnosed in the previous five years.

16 Apr 2024

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Women's Health News

Do neighborhood-level disparities in breast cancer–specific survival remain after accounting for individual, tumor, and treatment characteristics?

Study reveals higher risk of low birth weight in babies born to active-duty servicewomen

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

Climate change predicted to spike cardiovascular deaths in China

Rising trend in atrial fibrillation risk over 20 years heightens concern for related heart and stroke complications

Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds

Empowering patients: Key concepts for managing pelvic pain

Greenspace exposure boosts gut and skin microbiota health, study finds

Study findings better define the genetic landscape of neuroendocrine tumors of the cervix

Researchers identify key barriers and outline recommendations for vaccine uptake in pregnant women

Study reveals increased risk of immune abnormalities in children of women with HIV

Flexible response training improves attitudes toward food in women with restrained eating habits

Triple-negative breast cancer patients with high immune cell levels have lower relapse risk after surgery

DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Piquin chili's health benefits spotlighted due to high antioxidant content

Renaissance of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials

Early life stress may underlie a pathophysiological exacerbation of postpartum depression

Placental IGFBP1: A key factor in development of gestational diabetes

The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission: Tackling inequalities, hidden costs, and empowering patients

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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