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Study links heavy drinking to increased heart disease risk in young women

Young to middle-aged women who reported drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages per week—more than one per day, on average—were significantly more likely to develop coronary heart disease compared with those who drank less, finds a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

28 Mar 2024

Human breast cell atlas unveils early changes in BRCA gene mutation carriers

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created the world's largest catalog of human breast cells, which has revealed early cell changes in healthy carriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.

28 Mar 2024

Genetic and lifestyle factors linked to brain network aging, study reveals

Research highlights the impact of genetic and lifestyle factors on a brain network particularly sensitive to aging, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease, using data from nearly 40,000 UK Biobank participants to investigate modifiable risk factors and genetic associations.

28 Mar 2024

Understanding the relationship between premenstrual symptoms and perinatal mood disorders

Women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) have a higher risk of perinatal depression. Conversely, women with perinatal depression have a higher risk of developing premenstrual disorders.

28 Mar 2024

Longer durations of breastfeeding lowers the risk of childhood cancers

Whether duration of breastfeeding was associated with a lower risk of childhood cancers.

28 Mar 2024

Researchers identify increased brain tumor risk with specific contraceptive use

The intracranial meningioma risk associated with progestogen use.

28 Mar 2024

Food allergies' broad impact on quality of life demands greater awareness

Review article in Frontiers in Nutrition examines the multifaceted impacts of food allergies on individuals' economic, psychological, and social quality of life, highlighting the need for increased awareness and support for affected people.

28 Mar 2024

Newly discovered molecule may be a potential therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer

A team of researchers from Hiroshima University has discovered a molecule that promotes the production of cancer cells. This molecule may prove to be a potential therapeutic target in the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive form of breast cancer.

27 Mar 2024

Extreme poverty linked to unexpected high cardiovascular risks

Research uncovers a surprising prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults in extreme poverty, challenging assumptions about lower risks due to their lifestyle and diet, and underscores the need for targeted health interventions and policies.

27 Mar 2024

WHO releases first roadmap to combat postpartum hemorrhage worldwide

WHO today released its first roadmap to tackle postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) – defined as excessive bleeding after childbirth - which affects millions of women annually and is the world's leading cause of maternal deaths.

27 Mar 2024

Exploring the link between prenatal nutrition and congenital craniofacial malformations

The complex development of craniofacial skeletal structures and improve treatments for congenital craniofacial malformations.

27 Mar 2024

Antioxidant-rich diets linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, supplements less effective

Study systematically reviews the impact of dietary antioxidants, vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene, on reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggesting an inverse association with the disease, though no protective effects from supplementation were observed.

26 Mar 2024

Organ-on-a-chip technology revolutionizes drug development for women's health

Women's bodies and their health in general have for too long been assigned low priority in the field of research.

26 Mar 2024

Understanding the rural-urban gap in cervical cancer screening rates

In the United States, community health centers (CHCs) mainly serve historically marginalized populations.

26 Mar 2024

Comprehensive study reveals global total fertility rate more than halved since 1950

Comprehensive estimates of past and future trends in fertility across 204 nations and territories from 1950 to 2100.

26 Mar 2024

Study unveils protein signatures for early detection of endometrial cancer in cervico-vaginal fluid

Proteomic signatures in blood plasma and cervicovaginal fluid for endometrial cancer detection.

26 Mar 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to lower dementia risk, finds extensive review

Meta-analysis reveals a positive link between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and a reduced risk of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, among older adults, highlighting the diet's potential as a modifiable risk factor in dementia prevention strategies.

26 Mar 2024

EAT-Lancet diet adherence shrinks waistlines but not weight over five years

Study found no significant relationship between adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet and body weight changes after five years but identified a slight inverse association with waist circumference, indicating a potential benefit in reducing obesity risk and waist size in the long term.

25 Mar 2024

Feedback loop involving estrogen linked to women's higher propensity to nicotine addiction

A newly discovered feedback loop involving estrogen may explain why women might become dependent on nicotine more quickly and with less nicotine exposure than men.

25 Mar 2024

Vitamin D receptor presence in breast cancer tumors linked to better survival outcomes

Research identifies vitamin D receptors (VDR) in breast cancer tumors as a promising prognostic marker, linking VDR presence to tumor characteristics, survival outcomes, and potentially informing treatment strategies.

25 Mar 2024

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Women's Health News

Study links heavy drinking to increased heart disease risk in young women

Human breast cell atlas unveils early changes in BRCA gene mutation carriers

Genetic and lifestyle factors linked to brain network aging, study reveals

Understanding the relationship between premenstrual symptoms and perinatal mood disorders

Longer durations of breastfeeding lowers the risk of childhood cancers

Researchers identify increased brain tumor risk with specific contraceptive use

Food allergies' broad impact on quality of life demands greater awareness

Newly discovered molecule may be a potential therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer

Extreme poverty linked to unexpected high cardiovascular risks

WHO releases first roadmap to combat postpartum hemorrhage worldwide

Exploring the link between prenatal nutrition and congenital craniofacial malformations

Antioxidant-rich diets linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, supplements less effective

Organ-on-a-chip technology revolutionizes drug development for women's health

Understanding the rural-urban gap in cervical cancer screening rates

Comprehensive study reveals global total fertility rate more than halved since 1950

Study unveils protein signatures for early detection of endometrial cancer in cervico-vaginal fluid

Mediterranean diet linked to lower dementia risk, finds extensive review

EAT-Lancet diet adherence shrinks waistlines but not weight over five years

Feedback loop involving estrogen linked to women's higher propensity to nicotine addiction

Vitamin D receptor presence in breast cancer tumors linked to better survival outcomes

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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