Women's Health News

RSS

Nanogels can improve antibiotic delivery for urinary tract infections

Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus studied a new method to deliver antibiotics, specifically gentamicin, directly into the bladder tissue to better treat UTIs.

12 Mar 2025

Researchers uncover 195 genetic risk factors driving women’s reproductive diseases

Scientists identified 195 genetic risk loci across 42 female reproductive health conditions, revealing shared genetic pathways and developing a polygenic risk score for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). These findings pave the way for personalized reproductive healthcare and targeted treatments based on genetic risk.

12 Mar 2025

Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 intervention studies found that increased red meat consumption improves hemoglobin levels in adults, particularly women, but requires ≥8 weeks to moderately boost ferritin, though clinical relevance remains uncertain compared to iron supplements.

12 Mar 2025

Heavy menstrual bleeding may contribute to fatigue in midlife women

Multiple menopause symptoms can make women feel fatigued. Hot flashes, sleep problems, pain, and depression are just a few.

12 Mar 2025

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Death rates from breast cancer will fall in 2025 in every age group in the EU and the UK apart from in EU patients aged 80 years and older. In these older patients, overall mortality rates from the disease are predicted to rise by nearly 10% in 2025.

12 Mar 2025

Emergency room downtime can boost cervical cancer screenings, study shows

A University of Rochester Medical Center study showed that downtime in the emergency room can have a potential upside for women who are behind on cervical cancer screenings, which is a nationwide problem.

11 Mar 2025

Is fluoride safe for your gut? New study investigates

Systematic review finds that while low-dose fluoride has little effect on gut microbiota, high doses disrupt microbial diversity and balance, especially in animal studies. The effects vary by species, fluoride form, and exposure level, raising concerns about high-dose fluoride impacts on gut health.

11 Mar 2025

Could a keto diet replace diabetes meds? New research explores the possibilities

A review published in Nutrients finds that ketogenic diets (KD) may offer superior benefits for weight loss, blood sugar control, and inflammation compared to other diets. Researchers also highlight potential mental health improvements but call for more clinical trials.

11 Mar 2025

Gender gaps in peripheral vascular disease impact diagnosis and treatment

The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

11 Mar 2025

Study explores impact of pandemics on birth rates in Switzerland

Researchers at UZH have studied the impact of pandemics on the birth rate in Switzerland for the first time.

11 Mar 2025

Exercise intervention reduces fall risk in elderly women on multiple medications

An exercise intervention aimed at elderly women was successful at reducing falls, especially among those with polypharmacy, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows.

11 Mar 2025

Maternal cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of child behavioral disorders

Researchers determine how maternal cannabis use disorder during and after pregnancy impacts the child’s behavior.

11 Mar 2025

Decoding programmed cell death in breast cancer

This review highlights the critical role of ubiquitin-specific proteases (USPs) in regulating programmed cell death (PCD) in breast cancer (BC). As the most prevalent malignant tumor among women, BC remains a significant global health challenge.

11 Mar 2025

Ovarian cancer mutations across populations show similarities and unique differences

An extensive tumor genomic analysis of individuals with ovarian cancer, led by researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) and Emory University, revealed that Black women have nearly identical mutations to other previously studied populations.

10 Mar 2025

New study examines timing of prenatal stress on infant stress reactivity

A team of researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan found new insights on the timing of prenatal stress and its effect on infant stress reactivity and temperament - including differences between genders.

10 Mar 2025

Teen births linked to lower infant birth weight

At a time when the number of teens having babies in the Mountain State remains higher than the national average, maternal and child health researchers at West Virginia University found these infants have a lower birth weight and are smaller for their gestational age compared to those born to adults.

10 Mar 2025

Platelet-rich plasma may enhance ovarian rejuvenation and improve egg quality in women

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 18, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Transcriptomic landscape of cumulus cells from patients <38 years old with a history of poor ovarian response (POR) treated with platelet-rich plasma (PRP)."

10 Mar 2025

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Researchers at Texas Tech University reviewed how red meat proteins and amino acids affect human health, weighing both benefits and risks. Their findings highlight that while red meat provides vital nutrients, overconsumption and poor preparation methods can increase disease risk.

10 Mar 2025

Hormones may drive the differences in opioid misuse between men and women

The opioid epidemic has claimed more than half a million lives in the U.S. since 1999, about three-quarters of them men, according to the National Institutes of Health.

10 Mar 2025

Walking more steps and exercise linked to lower risk of death in postmenopausal cancer survivors

Among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer, taking more daily steps and engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were both associated with a significantly reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025.

10 Mar 2025

Previous
1
...
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
...
1283
Next

Women's Health News

Nanogels can improve antibiotic delivery for urinary tract infections

Researchers uncover 195 genetic risk factors driving women’s reproductive diseases

Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits

Heavy menstrual bleeding may contribute to fatigue in midlife women

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Emergency room downtime can boost cervical cancer screenings, study shows

Is fluoride safe for your gut? New study investigates

Could a keto diet replace diabetes meds? New research explores the possibilities

Gender gaps in peripheral vascular disease impact diagnosis and treatment

Study explores impact of pandemics on birth rates in Switzerland

Exercise intervention reduces fall risk in elderly women on multiple medications

Maternal cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of child behavioral disorders

Decoding programmed cell death in breast cancer

Ovarian cancer mutations across populations show similarities and unique differences

New study examines timing of prenatal stress on infant stress reactivity

Teen births linked to lower infant birth weight

Platelet-rich plasma may enhance ovarian rejuvenation and improve egg quality in women

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Hormones may drive the differences in opioid misuse between men and women

Walking more steps and exercise linked to lower risk of death in postmenopausal cancer survivors

CellVoyant's AI-Powered Vision for the Future of Cell Therapy

Scalable, Smart, and Accessible: The Future of Lab Automation

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: A Conversation with WHO’s Dr. Allotey

Latest News