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Infertility treatment linked to higher postpartum heart disease risk

A study by Rutgers Health experts of more than 31 million hospital records shows that infertility treatment patients were twice as likely as those who conceived naturally to be hospitalized with heart disease in the year after delivery.

16 May 2024

Cervical cancer rates drop significantly among vaccinated women

The efficiency of the HPV vaccination program in reducing the prevalence of cervical cancers.

16 May 2024

Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

The effect of a low-calorie, sufficient fiber regimen combined with probiotic supplements and physical activity on health, body composition, and physique.

16 May 2024

Study uncovers sex differences in brain responses to low sexual desire

Study reveals that women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HDSS) show a "top-down" brain inhibition pattern, while men do not, suggesting significant sexual dimorphism in brain responses to sexual stimuli.

16 May 2024

Does internet use boost psychological well-being?

Study published in Technology, Mind, and Behavior found that internet access and use significantly predict higher psychological well-being, with over 96% of cases showing improved well-being associated with higher internet access and use.

15 May 2024

New study advances heart failure detection in women

An important new study has advanced how heart failure is detected in women – meaning more female patients can be diagnosed and at an earlier stage.

15 May 2024

RPGRIP1L gene expression levels can be a potential prognostic marker for invasive breast cancer

A protein called retinitis pigmentosa GTPase regulator interacting protein 1-like (RPGRIP1L) performs various functions that are important for development and for health throughout life, and mutations in the RPGRIP1L gene have been linked to different diseases.

15 May 2024

Study reveals privacy risks in female health apps

Apps designed for female health monitoring are exposing users to unnecessary privacy and safety risks through their poor data handling practices, according to new research from UCL and King's College London.

15 May 2024

Semaglutide shows significant weight loss and health benefits in four-year obesity study

A study in Nature Medicine evaluated the effects of semaglutide on weight and anthropometric outcomes in adults with obesity but without diabetes, finding significant weight loss and improved health metrics over four years. The study also highlighted the safety and tolerability of semaglutide across different BMI categories.

14 May 2024

Paddling through mental health: Long-term benefits of SUP revealed in "Freedom on Water" study

A study in the journal Healthcare highlights the significant long-term benefits of stand-up paddling (SUP) on mental health and well-being for individuals with mental disorders, as seen in the "Freedom on Water" project.

14 May 2024

Vitrification technique leads to successful birth after ovarian tissue cryopreservation

A woman's egg reserve is finite. Gonad-damaging therapies, such as certain chemotherapies, can therefore lead to infertility. One of the options for preserving fertility is the cryopreservation of ovarian tissue.

14 May 2024

Ketogenic diet boosts mental health: Study reveals reduced stress and improved mood

A recent study in Nutrition by Northumbria University explored how adherence to a ketogenic diet affects mental health in the general population, finding improvements in calmness, contentedness, alertness, and overall emotional well-being.

14 May 2024

Climate change threatens health in Europe: Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable populations

A recent report in The Lancet Public Health details how climate change affects human health in Europe through 42 indicators, emphasizing the urgency of climate action to protect vulnerable populations and address health inequalities. The report highlights the significant health risks and the need for equitable interventions.

14 May 2024

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

A systematic review published in Gut Microbes found that diet patterns, nutrients, bioactive compounds, and food additives influence gut microbiota. However, the associations were dominated by routinely analyzed nutrients rather than microbiota-relevant nutrients

13 May 2024

Combined exercise and diet interventions show potential in improving ovarian cancer patients' outcomes

A recent study in the British Journal of Cancer evaluated the impact of combined exercise and dietary intervention on fatigue, body composition, and physical function in ovarian cancer patients. The PADOVA trial found that the intervention's effectiveness significantly depends on patient adherence.

13 May 2024

Education boosts well-being, but intelligence can bring you down, study suggests

Study explores causal relationships between educational attainment, intelligence, and well-being, revealing that while education positively impacts well-being, higher intelligence may have a negative effect.

13 May 2024

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

The Western diet disrupts gut microbiota and gut barrier function, increasing the risk of non-communicable chronic diseases through chronic low-grade inflammation.

13 May 2024

Obesity, metabolic syndrome impact breast cancer subtypes and mortality

In the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) randomized trial, a low-fat diet reduced breast cancer mortality, especially in women with more metabolic syndrome (MetS) components (obesity, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol).

13 May 2024

Long-term Finnish study explores the association between premature menopause and mortality

Women who enter menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to die young, but may lower their risk with hormone therapy, according to research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Stockholm.

13 May 2024

Understanding the impact of blood glucose levels on birth complications in gestational diabetes

The higher the blood sugar level in pregnant women when first diagnosed with diabetes, the higher the risk of complications around and after birth, according to research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Stockholm.

13 May 2024

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Women's Health News

Infertility treatment linked to higher postpartum heart disease risk

Cervical cancer rates drop significantly among vaccinated women

Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

Study uncovers sex differences in brain responses to low sexual desire

Does internet use boost psychological well-being?

New study advances heart failure detection in women

RPGRIP1L gene expression levels can be a potential prognostic marker for invasive breast cancer

Study reveals privacy risks in female health apps

Semaglutide shows significant weight loss and health benefits in four-year obesity study

Paddling through mental health: Long-term benefits of SUP revealed in "Freedom on Water" study

Vitrification technique leads to successful birth after ovarian tissue cryopreservation

Ketogenic diet boosts mental health: Study reveals reduced stress and improved mood

Climate change threatens health in Europe: Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable populations

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

Combined exercise and diet interventions show potential in improving ovarian cancer patients' outcomes

Education boosts well-being, but intelligence can bring you down, study suggests

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

Obesity, metabolic syndrome impact breast cancer subtypes and mortality

Long-term Finnish study explores the association between premature menopause and mortality

Understanding the impact of blood glucose levels on birth complications in gestational diabetes

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