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Breast cancer patients treated with alpelisib have elevated rates of high blood sugar

New research has uncovered elevated rates of high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, among patients with breast cancer who are treated with the oral medication alpelisib.

25 Sep 2023

Ethnicity plays a key role in determining woman's type 2 diabetes risk after early menopause

University of Queensland research has found ethnicity plays a significant role in determining a woman's risk of developing type 2 diabetes after early menopause.

25 Sep 2023

Has the COVID-19 pandemic widened the mental health gap in the UK?

The study explores the varying mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK's adult population, revealing increased inequalities and distress. Utilizing both surveys and focus group discussions, the research emphasizes the urgent need for targeted interventions and policy responses to address deteriorating mental health and growing disparities.

24 Sep 2023

Genetic link between migraines and breast cancer risk uncovered

Using Mendelian randomization analysis, the study finds a genetic link between migraine susceptibility and increased risk of overall and estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. However, the findings suggest caution in interpretation, highlighting the need for further research to solidify these associations.

24 Sep 2023

Social adversity and stress leave distinct signatures on mom and baby gut health

Researchers evaluate the effect of social disadvantages and psychological stressors on the gut microbiome of mothers and their infants.

24 Sep 2023

Plant-based proteins boost muscle mass and cut fat in older adults

Plant-based proteins are just as effective as animal-based options in maintaining muscle mass and strength in older adults, a new meta-analysis finds. The study shows that plant proteins can even aid in reducing fat mass, offering a sustainable and healthful option for combating age-related muscle decline.

24 Sep 2023

Everyday chemicals linked to increased cancer risk, especially in women

This study identifies links between exposure to chemicals like PFAS, parabens, and phenols and increased cancer risk, particularly among women and across racial groups. The findings spotlight the role of environmental toxins in hormone-related cancers, suggesting new avenues for cancer prevention and mitigation strategies.

24 Sep 2023

Cellular crosstalk between mother and offspring is more complex than expected

Scientists have known for decades that pregnancy requires a mother's body to adjust so that her immune system does not attack the growing fetus as if it were a hostile foreign invader.

22 Sep 2023

AIHW report provides the most recent prevalence estimates on endometriosis

Around 14% of women aged 44–49 are estimated to have endometriosis, the latest release from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has revealed.

22 Sep 2023

Long COVID sidelining doctors and putting careers at risk, says alarming BMJ study

Doctors grappling with long COVID face significant career setbacks and inadequate workplace protection, according to a recent BMJ study. Co-founded by a doctor who contracted long COVID, advocacy group Long COVID Doctors for Action pushes for better support and recognition of the condition as an occupational disease.

21 Sep 2023

Hokkaido red wines show promise in boosting vascular function

Researchers find that consuming red wines made from Zweigelt grape varietals cultivated in Hokkaido, Japan, can positively affect vascular and platelet function in healthy adult men, with the 2018 vintage having a more pronounced effect on blood pressure. The study highlights the role of specific polyphenolic profiles in wines for cardiovascular benefits.

21 Sep 2023

Placental disease: A key contributor to unexplained pregnancy loss

New study in Reproductive Sciences identifies placental diseases as the likely cause for 99% of unexplained pregnancy losses, shedding light on miscarriages and stillbirths. The research suggests that identifying specific placental pathologies could lead to more preventative measures.

21 Sep 2023

Clinical trial hopes to enhance treatment options for women with lethal gynecological cancers

An international clinical trial exploring a new way to treat rare and aggressive gynaecological cancers has launched in Melbourne.

21 Sep 2023

ACT and personalized cancer vaccine combo shows efficacy in ovarian cancer patients

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that combining adoptive T cell therapy (ACT) with an innovative, personalized cancer vaccine under development at the Lausanne Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research can benefit patients with late-stage, drug-resistant ovarian cancer.

21 Sep 2023

Skipping genetic counseling does not increase distress for ovarian or breast cancer screening

Skipping genetic counseling before or after taking a remote screening of inherited risk for ovarian or breast cancer does not increase distress, anxiety or depression, according to a study published Sept. 14 in JAMA Oncology.

21 Sep 2023

Researchers develop wearable optical device for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage

Researchers have developed a wearable optical device for early detection of hemorrhage during labor or after childbirth.

21 Sep 2023

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

According to a study recently published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal morbidity and mortality rates in Texas during the last two decades have more than doubled from 1999 (10.3 deaths per 100,000 births) to 2019 (21.9 deaths per 100,000 births).

21 Sep 2023

Is presence of a premenstrual disorder associated with higher risk of early menopause and menopause-related vasomotor symptoms?

A new paper explores how PMDs affect the time of menopause and the severity of vasomotor menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.

21 Sep 2023

Is menopausal hormone therapy associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The effects of menopausal hormone therapy on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

21 Sep 2023

Think again: Suppressing negative thoughts may actually improve mental health

Suppressing negative thoughts may not be harmful after all, says new study from University of Cambridge researchers. Training participants to actively suppress worrisome thoughts led to less vivid fears and improved mental health, challenging the notion that thought suppression is maladaptive.

21 Sep 2023

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Breast cancer patients treated with alpelisib have elevated rates of high blood sugar

Ethnicity plays a key role in determining woman's type 2 diabetes risk after early menopause

Has the COVID-19 pandemic widened the mental health gap in the UK?

Genetic link between migraines and breast cancer risk uncovered

Social adversity and stress leave distinct signatures on mom and baby gut health

Plant-based proteins boost muscle mass and cut fat in older adults

Everyday chemicals linked to increased cancer risk, especially in women

Cellular crosstalk between mother and offspring is more complex than expected

AIHW report provides the most recent prevalence estimates on endometriosis

Long COVID sidelining doctors and putting careers at risk, says alarming BMJ study

Hokkaido red wines show promise in boosting vascular function

Placental disease: A key contributor to unexplained pregnancy loss

Clinical trial hopes to enhance treatment options for women with lethal gynecological cancers

ACT and personalized cancer vaccine combo shows efficacy in ovarian cancer patients

Skipping genetic counseling does not increase distress for ovarian or breast cancer screening

Researchers develop wearable optical device for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

Is presence of a premenstrual disorder associated with higher risk of early menopause and menopause-related vasomotor symptoms?

Is menopausal hormone therapy associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Think again: Suppressing negative thoughts may actually improve mental 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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