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Study identifies Gα13 as a key tumor suppressor in ER+ breast cancer

In looking for new ways to fight breast cancer, scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School have unmasked a surprising role of a protein generally associated with cancer growth. They have discovered that in estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, this protein acts as a tumor suppressor instead. ER+ breast cancer constitutes about 80 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses, yet nearly 50 percent of women diagnosed with it experience a relapse after initial treatment.

27 Aug 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

A KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) study[1] on breastfeeding practices revealed that among the women who exclusively breastfed, those with high body mass index[2] (BMI) before pregnancy lost more weight than women with a healthy BMI pre-pregnancy.

27 Aug 2024

How common is irritability in U.S. adults and what factors are linked to it?

Higher irritability levels in U.S. adults are linked to increased risks of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, with significant implications for mental health assessments.

26 Aug 2024

Workplace wellness boosts employee health and fitness with daily 15-minute exercise challenge

The 15-Minute Challenge, a workplace wellness program, significantly improved physical activity levels and health outcomes among employees across multiple countries, showing potential as an effective intervention to enhance workplace wellness.

26 Aug 2024

Diabetes rates surge 18.6% in the U.S., highlighting racial and economic disparities

Researchers evaluate national trends and disparities in the prevalence of diabetes among adults in the United States.

25 Aug 2024

Meat consumption significantly raises type 2 diabetes risk

Study reveals that consuming processed meat, unprocessed red meat, and poultry increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes over a 10-year period across various global populations.

25 Aug 2024

Maternal smoking increases risk of severe neonatal morbidity, even at low intensity

Researchers explore the association between severe neonatal morbidity and maternal smoking before or during pregnancy.

23 Aug 2024

Investigational drug reduces hot flashes associated with menopause

The investigational drug elinzanetant significantly reduces the frequency and severity of hot flashes associated with menopause while improving women's quality of life, new UVA Health research published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association shows.

22 Aug 2024

Study reveals RAD51D variant enrichment in Chinese ovarian cancer patients

Researchers from BGI Genomics and Fudan University published new findings on OV among Chinese patients in JCO Global Oncology.

22 Aug 2024

Mother's gut bacteria during pregnancy promote healthy brain development in the fetus

A study in mice has discovered that the presence of Bifidobacterium breve bacteria in the mother's gut during pregnancy promotes healthy brain development in the fetus.

22 Aug 2024

Novel AI-based algorithm could improve mammogram density assessment

Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have developed a novel artificial intelligence based algorithm, MV-DEFEAT, to improve mammogram density assessment.

22 Aug 2024

Common fatty acid could improve treatment of recurrent bacterial vaginosis infections

Researchers investigated oleic acid as a potential treatment to inhibit Lactobacillus iners dominance in bacterial vaginosis.

22 Aug 2024

Study links fine particulate matter exposure to increased risk of gestational diabetes

Researchers assesses the relationship between exposure to fine particulate matter and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.

22 Aug 2024

Study challenges migraine-Parkinson's connection

Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study was published on August 21st, 2024, in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 Aug 2024

Targeted therapy slows endometrial cancer growth in mice models

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Study identifies Gα13 as a key tumor suppressor in ER+ breast cancer

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

How common is irritability in U.S. adults and what factors are linked to it?

Workplace wellness boosts employee health and fitness with daily 15-minute exercise challenge

Diabetes rates surge 18.6% in the U.S., highlighting racial and economic disparities

Meat consumption significantly raises type 2 diabetes risk

Maternal smoking increases risk of severe neonatal morbidity, even at low intensity

Investigational drug reduces hot flashes associated with menopause

Study reveals RAD51D variant enrichment in Chinese ovarian cancer patients

Mother's gut bacteria during pregnancy promote healthy brain development in the fetus

Novel AI-based algorithm could improve mammogram density assessment

Common fatty acid could improve treatment of recurrent bacterial vaginosis infections

Study links fine particulate matter exposure to increased risk of gestational diabetes

Study challenges migraine-Parkinson's connection

Targeted therapy slows endometrial cancer growth in mice models

Review explores the use of medicinal plants against women's diseases in the rural communities of Pakistan

Light smoking during pregnancy linked to major newborn health risks

Researchers reveal impact of genetic ancestry on breast cancer risk and cell diversity

Study uncovers oleic acid's role in restoring vaginal microbial balance in bacterial vaginosis

Perimenopausal women face increased risk of depression and mania, study reveals

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