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Omega-3 fatty acids show potential in protecting brain health in older adults

Researchers assess the role of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in reducing white matter lesion accumulation and neuronal integrity degeneration.

6 Aug 2024

The real cost of processed foods: How Western diets are harming global health

A recent study in Nature Medicine reviews the adverse effects of Western diets on human health, highlighting increased risks of chronic diseases and gut dysbiosis. Researchers call for global awareness and promotion of healthier dietary patterns.

6 Aug 2024

Epilepsy and pregnancy: Evaluating increased risks and outcomes in a large Nordic dataset

But exactly how big the risks have been less clear. Randomized clinical trials are ruled out for ethical reasons and observational studies need a very large population base to quantify the relatively rare events.

6 Aug 2024

Menopause myths: Separating fact from fiction

Many women approach menopause with anxiety about the future. You've probably heard your grandmother, mother, or aunts lament about menopause, aka "the change," as a stressful time full of hot flashes, weight gain, and plummeting sex drive.

6 Aug 2024

Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Higher BMI in early adulthood significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases in later life, emphasizing the critical need for obesity prevention and weight management during this period.

6 Aug 2024

Osteoporosis and aging linked at cellular level

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 14, entitled, "Association between osteoporosis and the rate of telomere shortening."

5 Aug 2024

Upper respiratory microbiome shows age, sex, and lifestyle impacts, study finds

A Dutch study analyzed the upper respiratory tract microbiome across various age groups, finding significant associations between microbial composition, age, sex, and lifestyle factors like smoking and antibiotic use.

5 Aug 2024

Triploidy causes 42% of early miscarriages in horses

A study of horses – which share many important similarities with humans in their chromosomes and pregnancies – revealed that 42% of miscarriages and spontaneous abortions in the first two months of pregnancy were due to complications from an extra set of chromosomes, a condition called triploidy.

5 Aug 2024

New study reveals hope for successful pregnancies post-allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation

A new national multicenter study offers hope for women who have undergone allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT).

5 Aug 2024

Cervical mucus biomarkers could improve early detection of cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a highly prevalent cancer, with approximately 500,000 new cases diagnosed each year.

5 Aug 2024

Research highlights need for gender-specific diagnosis of heart failure in type 2 diabetes patients

A MedUni Vienna study has investigated gender-specific differences in the diagnosis of systolic heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes.

5 Aug 2024

Groundbreaking device revolutionizes pelvic floor training for physiotherapists

Pelvic floor problems like incontinence, prolapse, trouble going to the toilet and pain during sex are all too common, and often the best line of treatment is physio.

5 Aug 2024

Diabetes accelerates the onset of severe long-term conditions by 15-20 years, cutting life expectancy

A study in Nature Medicine reveals that diabetes accelerates the onset of multiple long-term conditions by 15-20 years, significantly reducing life expectancy in English adults.

4 Aug 2024

Rising cancer rates in younger generations signal urgent need for early-life prevention strategies

A study in The Lancet Public Health reveals rising cancer incidence and mortality among younger US birth cohorts, indicating increased early-life carcinogenic exposure.

4 Aug 2024

Study finds fourfold increase in risk of overt hypothyroidism after diagnosis of gestational subclinical hypothyroidism

A new study has shown that subclinical hypothyroidism diagnosed before 21 weeks of pregnancy is associated with more than fourfold higher rates of overt hypothyroidism or thyroid replacement therapy within 5 years of delivery.

2 Aug 2024

Age and cultural pressures shape body appreciation among women worldwide

A study in PLOS ONE reveals that body appreciation is significantly influenced by ethnicity and sociocultural pressures, with Black Nigerian women reporting the highest satisfaction and White Western women the lowest.

1 Aug 2024

Study finds shorter reproductive lifespan tied to higher multimorbidity risk

Because of the aging of the ovaries, a woman's fertility gradually declines, and she eventually enters menopause.

1 Aug 2024

A Discussion with Hologic’s Tim Simpson on the Future of Cervical Cancer Screening

Hologic’s Tim Simpson Discusses the Future of Cervical Cancer Screening.

From Hologic, Inc. 1 Aug 2024

Study: Many women unaware postmenopausal bleeding signals endometrial cancer

Despite the fact that endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, a significant percentage of women do not know that postmenopausal bleeding is a key warning sign of the disease.

1 Aug 2024

COVID-19 significantly increases risk of hearing loss in young adults, study finds

Young adults with COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of hearing loss and sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Researchers urge awareness and further investigation into COVID-19-related auditory damage.

31 Jul 2024

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Women's Health News

Omega-3 fatty acids show potential in protecting brain health in older adults

The real cost of processed foods: How Western diets are harming global health

Epilepsy and pregnancy: Evaluating increased risks and outcomes in a large Nordic dataset

Menopause myths: Separating fact from fiction

Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Osteoporosis and aging linked at cellular level

Upper respiratory microbiome shows age, sex, and lifestyle impacts, study finds

Triploidy causes 42% of early miscarriages in horses

New study reveals hope for successful pregnancies post-allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation

Cervical mucus biomarkers could improve early detection of cervical cancer

Research highlights need for gender-specific diagnosis of heart failure in type 2 diabetes patients

Groundbreaking device revolutionizes pelvic floor training for physiotherapists

Diabetes accelerates the onset of severe long-term conditions by 15-20 years, cutting life expectancy

Rising cancer rates in younger generations signal urgent need for early-life prevention strategies

Study finds fourfold increase in risk of overt hypothyroidism after diagnosis of gestational subclinical hypothyroidism

Age and cultural pressures shape body appreciation among women worldwide

Study finds shorter reproductive lifespan tied to higher multimorbidity risk

A Discussion with Hologic’s Tim Simpson on the Future of Cervical Cancer Screening

Study: Many women unaware postmenopausal bleeding signals endometrial cancer

COVID-19 significantly increases risk of hearing loss in young adults, study finds

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