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Elderberry juice boosts fat burning and gut health in overweight adults

A study found that anthocyanin-rich elderberry juice can improve gut microbiota, reduce blood glucose levels, and increase fat oxidation in overweight adults after just one week of consumption.

22 Oct 2024

Senolytic agents show promise in mouse model of pelvic organ prolapse

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 19 on September 26, 2024, entitled, "Use of the senolytics dasatinib and quercetin for prevention of pelvic organ prolapse in a mouse animal model."

22 Oct 2024

THELMA project examines impact of algorithmic surveillance on women's reproductive health

In a context of demographic decline, algorithmic surveillance of reproductive health could be used to covertly control reproductive decisions, increase inequalities and violate women's rights.

22 Oct 2024

Gut microbiota composition linked to PCOS subtypes: regional and testosterone-based variations found

This analysis uncovers gut microbiota variations in PCOS, emphasizing the role of testosterone and regional factors in understanding the disorder's complexity.

22 Oct 2024

Frequent ultra-processed food consumption raises mortality risks, especially in women

Ultra-processed food intake is linked to increased all-cause and cause-specific mortality, particularly in females, with metabolomic signatures highlighting the associated risks. This study provides critical evidence on the health dangers of UPFs.

22 Oct 2024

Telemedicine and low-carb diet slashes diabetes meds and drives lasting remission

A five-year study on a low-carbohydrate, remote care intervention for type 2 diabetes shows significant improvements in diabetes remission, weight loss, and cardiometabolic health, reducing the need for medications.

22 Oct 2024

Mediterranean diet lowers risk of multiple heart and metabolic diseases

Adhering to the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of developing a second cardiometabolic disease, especially over shorter follow-up periods, with social class influencing the diet’s impact.

21 Oct 2024

Beer consumption alters red blood cell lipid composition

Moderate intake of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer causes mild changes in red blood cell membrane lipid composition without impacting membrane fluidity.

21 Oct 2024

Aerobic exercise boosts cognitive function in breast cancer patients

Many women who receive chemotherapy experience a decreased ability to remember, concentrate, and/or think-;commonly referred to as "chemo-brain" or "brain fog"-;both short- and long-term.

21 Oct 2024

It's official! Men and women experience and manage pain differently

Researchers uncover sex-specific pain management mechanisms, revealing men rely on endogenous opioids while women use alternative pathways for pain relief.

21 Oct 2024

Social media fuels body image issues in young women, but diet link is weaker

A study links social media use to increased body image disturbance in young women, but finds weaker associations with diet quality and eating behaviors.

20 Oct 2024

Blood test predicts preeclampsia risk in laboring women

A simple blood test could help doctors identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia -; a leading cause of maternal death -; and take precautions to prevent it, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting.

20 Oct 2024

Policymakers rethink diet-related interventions with a tool that focuses on lived realities

Researchers propose a tool to help policymakers address dietary inequalities by considering people's lived realities, including economic, social, and material factors. This tool aims to improve the effectiveness of nutrition-related interventions.

20 Oct 2024

Breast cancer patients struggle with several unmet emotional and financial concerns

Although breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in women, finding support during treatment and through survivorship can be incredibly challenging.

18 Oct 2024

The Women's Health Initiative continues to provide a wealth of nutrition insights

The Women's Health Initiative (WHI), a landmark study among 161,808 postmenopausal women that has been ongoing for more than 40 years, continues to contribute a wealth of insights towards the advancement of the science of nutrition.

18 Oct 2024

Understanding cardiovascular risks in endometriosis patients

Endometriosis increases the risk of cardiovascular events.

18 Oct 2024

A novel biomonitoring method reveals neurotoxic chemical mixtures in human blood

Studies of chemicals in our blood typically capture only a small and unknown fraction of the entire chemical universe. Now, a new approach aims to change that.

18 Oct 2024

Study reveals emotional eating risks in middle-aged women with PCOS

Emotional eating and uncontrolled eating are more common in middle-aged women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

17 Oct 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) delivered during pregnancy significantly reduces postpartum depressive symptoms in mothers, new research from UBC shows.

17 Oct 2024

A deeper look at COVID-19 transmission and fetal health

A new Cleveland Clinic-led study published in The EMBO Journal shows that mild and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections can trigger immune responses in a pregnant individual that may cause serious inflammatory responses in the developing fetus.

17 Oct 2024

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Women's Health News

Elderberry juice boosts fat burning and gut health in overweight adults

Senolytic agents show promise in mouse model of pelvic organ prolapse

THELMA project examines impact of algorithmic surveillance on women's reproductive health

Gut microbiota composition linked to PCOS subtypes: regional and testosterone-based variations found

Frequent ultra-processed food consumption raises mortality risks, especially in women

Telemedicine and low-carb diet slashes diabetes meds and drives lasting remission

Mediterranean diet lowers risk of multiple heart and metabolic diseases

Beer consumption alters red blood cell lipid composition

Aerobic exercise boosts cognitive function in breast cancer patients

It's official! Men and women experience and manage pain differently

Social media fuels body image issues in young women, but diet link is weaker

Blood test predicts preeclampsia risk in laboring women

Policymakers rethink diet-related interventions with a tool that focuses on lived realities

Breast cancer patients struggle with several unmet emotional and financial concerns

The Women's Health Initiative continues to provide a wealth of nutrition insights

Understanding cardiovascular risks in endometriosis patients

A novel biomonitoring method reveals neurotoxic chemical mixtures in human blood

Study reveals emotional eating risks in middle-aged women with PCOS

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

A deeper look at COVID-19 transmission and fetal health

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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