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How safe are GLP-1R agonists in early pregnancy?

JAMA Internal Medicine study examines the safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists and other second-line antidiabetic medications during early pregnancy, finding no significant increase in congenital anomalies compared to insulin use.

14 Dec 2023

Overweight, not just obesity, drives higher healthcare costs, Norwegian study finds

A study at NTNU shows that while individual healthcare costs are highest for obese individuals, the overall societal costs are greater for the larger number of overweight people, highlighting the need for population-level health measures.

14 Dec 2023

Internationally renowned breast medical oncologist joins the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Dr. Aditya Bardia, a renowned breast medical oncologist and physician scientist who specializes in developing novel targeted and personalized therapies, has joined the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center where he will assume several leadership roles across the institution.

14 Dec 2023

D-mannose could improve age-associated urinary tract dysfunction and help reduce UTIs

Aging poses a number of challenges to the body's well-being, one of the most important being an increased susceptibility to multiple diseases, including urinary tract infections (UTIs).

14 Dec 2023

Atezolizumab plus carboplatin: A winning combination for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer

Immunotherapy in combination with chemotherapy has become an important therapeutic treatment option in some patients with metastatic breast cancer.

14 Dec 2023

Optimizing cervical cancer screening: New study evaluates best approaches for HIV-positive women

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness and outcomes of various cervical cancer screening strategies for women living with HIV in Tanzania, supporting World Health Organisation's (WHO's) 2021 guidelines for reducing cervical cancer mortality in this high-risk group.

14 Dec 2023

Study shows lasting COVID-19 symptoms lead to economic struggles for US families

Study reveals that persistent COVID-19 symptoms and severe infections significantly impact the economic conditions of US families, with low-income households being more vulnerable to financial hardships.

13 Dec 2023

Advancements in food allergy research promise improved diagnosis and treatment options

A review in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology discusses the global trends in food allergy prevalence, with stabilization in developed regions and an increase in developing countries, alongside advancements in understanding the mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of food allergies.

13 Dec 2023

Study finds key gene deletion shields mice from diet-induced obesity and liver disease

Study in the International Journal of Obesity reveals that BMAL1 deletion in mice protects against obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease caused by a high-fat diet, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.

13 Dec 2023

COVID-19 vaccination eased anxiety, insomnia, and depression in Chinese adults, study finds

Study reveals that COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces the prevalence of anxiety, insomnia, and depression symptoms among Chinese adults, with vaccinated individuals reporting lower severity of these conditions compared to non-vaccinated individuals.

13 Dec 2023

Study uncovers shift from cigarettes to vapes among pregnant teens with mixed impact on newborns' health

Study analyzed data from over 10,000 pregnant American teenagers to explore the impact of smoking cigarettes, vaping, or both on fetal health, particularly focusing on the likelihood of babies being small for gestational age (SGA). It revealed that cigarette use was associated with a higher risk of SGA, while no significant association was found between vaping and SGA.

13 Dec 2023

Genetic link to premature ovarian insufficiency explained: A mitochondrial perspective

Infertility affects around 48 million couples worldwide and can have various causes. In mammals, including humans, eggs are produced in the ovary.

13 Dec 2023

Is maternal cannabis exposure associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes related to placental function?

Researchers assessed the relationship between maternal cannabis use and adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to placental function.

13 Dec 2023

Dietary and lifestyle interventions for reducing cardiometabolic risk in PCOS

Dietary and lifestyle interventions that might help reduce cardiometabolic risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

13 Dec 2023

U.S. veterans' study reveals key insights into Long COVID and protective role of vaccination

Study examines the clinical characteristics and trends of post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) in U.S. veterans, showing the protective effect of vaccination and the need for precise symptom documentation for effective research and clinical care.

12 Dec 2023

Unmasking the barriers faced by women veterans in seeking mental health support

Issues of identity, male-dominated branding and apprehension that their needs will go unmet are among the reasons women are not accessing veterans' mental health support, according to new research being discussed today (Wednesday, 13 December) at a conference in Cambridge.

12 Dec 2023

PCOS patients can achieve same birth rates with treatment

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Women's Health News

How safe are GLP-1R agonists in early pregnancy?

Overweight, not just obesity, drives higher healthcare costs, Norwegian study finds

Internationally renowned breast medical oncologist joins the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

D-mannose could improve age-associated urinary tract dysfunction and help reduce UTIs

Atezolizumab plus carboplatin: A winning combination for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer

Optimizing cervical cancer screening: New study evaluates best approaches for HIV-positive women

Study shows lasting COVID-19 symptoms lead to economic struggles for US families

Advancements in food allergy research promise improved diagnosis and treatment options

Study finds key gene deletion shields mice from diet-induced obesity and liver disease

COVID-19 vaccination eased anxiety, insomnia, and depression in Chinese adults, study finds

Study uncovers shift from cigarettes to vapes among pregnant teens with mixed impact on newborns' health

Genetic link to premature ovarian insufficiency explained: A mitochondrial perspective

Is maternal cannabis exposure associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes related to placental function?

Dietary and lifestyle interventions for reducing cardiometabolic risk in PCOS

U.S. veterans' study reveals key insights into Long COVID and protective role of vaccination

Unmasking the barriers faced by women veterans in seeking mental health support

PCOS patients can achieve same birth rates with treatment

Loneliness linked to increased mortality risk in older adults, study finds

Tirzepatide shows success in maintaining weight loss in obese adults

Self-monitoring shows promise in managing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

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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