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Rapid increase seen in the diagnosis and treatment of perinatal mental health problems

Mental health issues during pregnancy or the first year of parenthood have a much greater chance of getting detected and treated now than just over a decade ago, a trio of new studies suggests.

1 Apr 2024

To ban or not to ban, the case for reformulating ultra-processed foods

Despite concerns about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), evidence of causality remains unclear; reformulating UPFs may offer significant health advantages.

1 Apr 2024

Ultra-processed foods raise chronic kidney disease risk, study shows

Consuming ultra-processed foods is linked to an 18% increased risk of chronic kidney disease, with every 10% rise in UPF intake energy contributing to a 7% greater CKD risk.

1 Apr 2024

Eating soy products linked to lower cancer risk, study finds

Soy product consumption, particularly tofu and soymilk, is linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers, highlighting the dietary factor's potential protective effect against the disease.

1 Apr 2024

Study reveals underdiagnosis and inequities in postpartum depression treatment

Pregnancy and childbirth can be significant stressors on mental health. Nearly one in eight people who have given birth develop postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1 Apr 2024

Research reveals brain morphology and connectivity changes in postmenopausal women

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 6, entitled, "Altered brain morphology and functional connectivity in postmenopausal women: automatic segmentation of whole-brain and thalamic subnuclei and resting-state fMRI."

1 Apr 2024

Heavy drinkers who cut back see major heart health benefits, study finds

Study shows that heavy drinkers who reduced their alcohol intake experienced a significantly lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, underscoring the potential benefits of alcohol reduction on heart health.

31 Mar 2024

Green environments linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study finds

Comprehensive study found that prolonged exposure to green environments is associated with a reduced risk of developing depression and anxiety, suggesting air pollution as a significant pathway for this protective effect.

31 Mar 2024

Study explores factors contributing to rural-urban difference in cervical cancer screening

Study reveals English proficiency, income, and area-level unemployment are among the influential factors and highlights need for tailored interventions to increase screening rates.

30 Mar 2024

Contraceptive content shared on social media largely not from health experts, study finds

Brigham researchers looked at tweets from 2014 to 2019 about contraceptive methods and found that only a small fraction were authored by health professionals.

29 Mar 2024

Addressing the hidden crisis of violence against older women and women with disabilities

Older women and women with disabilities face particular risk of abuse, yet their situation is largely hidden in most global and national violence-related data, according to two new publications released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

29 Mar 2024

Study reveals strong bidirectional relationship between perinatal depression and premenstrual disorders

Women affected by premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of perinatal depression compared with those who do not, according to research published March 28th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

29 Mar 2024

Women's skin study shows distinct chemical changes in response to psychological stress

The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) generated by the skin in response to psychological stress.

29 Mar 2024

Study suggests revising pregnancy weight gain guidelines for obese women

The guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in obese women have long been questioned. New research from Karolinska Institutet supports the idea of lowering or removing the current recommendation of a weight gain of at least 5 kg.

28 Mar 2024

Major global commitments announced to eradicate cervical cancer

Governments, donors, multilateral institutions, and partners today announced major new policy, programmatic and financial commitments, including nearly US$ 600 million in new funding, to eliminate cervical cancer.

28 Mar 2024

Statins linked to slight diabetes risk but benefits outweigh the concerns

Statin use is associated with a moderate, dose-dependent increase in the risk of new-onset diabetes, particularly in individuals close to the diabetes threshold, yet the cardiovascular benefits of statin therapy remain substantial.

28 Mar 2024

Personalizing exercise to fight obesity: Study finds genetics influence effectiveness

A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals that genetic risk influences how physical activity interventions counter obesity, suggesting a personalized approach to exercise based on one's genetic makeup might be more effective in managing obesity.

28 Mar 2024

Eating fish during pregnancy doesn't shape kids' heart health, study finds

A comprehensive study published in Nutrients finds that maternal fish consumption during pregnancy does not affect the cardiovascular health of their children at age 11, challenging assumptions about diet's long-term impact on heart health.

28 Mar 2024

New DNA nanomachine targets breast cancer with precision

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, posing a serious threat to the female health. Due to the high inter- and intra-tumoral heterogeneity of breast cancer, clinical treatment and prognosis can vary greatly in patients.

28 Mar 2024

Mental health conditions could accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women

Younger women are generally thought to have a low risk of heart disease, but new research urges clinicians to revisit that assumption, especially for women who suffer from certain mental health conditions.

28 Mar 2024

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Women's Health News

Rapid increase seen in the diagnosis and treatment of perinatal mental health problems

To ban or not to ban, the case for reformulating ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods raise chronic kidney disease risk, study shows

Eating soy products linked to lower cancer risk, study finds

Study reveals underdiagnosis and inequities in postpartum depression treatment

Research reveals brain morphology and connectivity changes in postmenopausal women

Heavy drinkers who cut back see major heart health benefits, study finds

Green environments linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study finds

Study explores factors contributing to rural-urban difference in cervical cancer screening

Contraceptive content shared on social media largely not from health experts, study finds

Addressing the hidden crisis of violence against older women and women with disabilities

Study reveals strong bidirectional relationship between perinatal depression and premenstrual disorders

Women's skin study shows distinct chemical changes in response to psychological stress

Study suggests revising pregnancy weight gain guidelines for obese women

Major global commitments announced to eradicate cervical cancer

Statins linked to slight diabetes risk but benefits outweigh the concerns

Personalizing exercise to fight obesity: Study finds genetics influence effectiveness

Eating fish during pregnancy doesn't shape kids' heart health, study finds

New DNA nanomachine targets breast cancer with precision

Mental health conditions could accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women

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