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Study links ketogenic diet to improved menstrual health

Increasing ketones in the blood through a keto diet or supplements may help put irregular menstrual cycles back on schedule or even restart a period that appears to have stalled for good, new research suggests.

30 Oct 2024

Later menopause linked to increased asthma risk in women

Many studies suggest that an earlier age at menopause is more detrimental to a woman's health, leading to an increased risk for adverse health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and depression, among others.

30 Oct 2024

Higher zinc intake linked to increased endometriosis risk, study finds

Researchers explore the association between zinc intake and endometriosis risk.

30 Oct 2024

Positive aging expectations linked to better cognitive perception

Getting older brings certain expectations, from gray hair and wrinkles to more bouts of forgetfulness. While these beliefs may seem harmless, whether a person views these changes in a positive or negative light may influence how they perceive their cognitive abilities, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State College of Nursing.

29 Oct 2024

Researchers develop new approach to predict immunotherapy response in breast cancer patients

Using computational tools, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed a method to assess which patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer could benefit from immunotherapy.

29 Oct 2024

New approach for cervical cancer vaccines based on microsphere-encapsulated peptides

Infection with HPV16, a high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), can cause cervical cancer in humans. These infections carry a high risk of morbidity and mortality globally in females.

29 Oct 2024

Boosting Treg cells shows promise in preventing recurrent pregnancy loss

Recurrent pregnancy loss can be devastating and exert a major impact on women, their partners, and society more broadly, but currently there are few options for effective therapies.

29 Oct 2024

Professor Vicki Clifton shares discoveries about placenta's influence on maternal mental health

In a revealing Genomic Press Interview published in Brain Medicine on October 29, 2024, Professor Vicki Clifton shares transformative discoveries about the placenta's unexpected influence on maternal mental health, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of pregnancy-related anxiety and depression.

29 Oct 2024

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

The intersection of arts and neuroscience reveals transformative effects on health and learning, as discussed by Susan Magsamen in her neuroaesthetics research.

29 Oct 2024

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to poorer child development

As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about potential impact on children. Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have new findings to add to the existing evidence that cannabis exposure before birth can negatively impact children.

28 Oct 2024

Enhancing social support through non-traditional sources may help mothers with opioid use disorder

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a growing public health problem among pregnant and parenting people in the U.S. Between 1999 and 2014, the number of pregnant women with OUD increased by more than four times.

28 Oct 2024

Hunger hormone suppressed by intense exercise, study suggests

Research shows high-intensity exercise suppresses appetite by lowering ghrelin levels, with distinct responses observed between male and female participants.

28 Oct 2024

Global analysis reveals tripling of chronic kidney disease cases in women

A recent analysis reveals that the number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases in women around the globe nearly tripled in the past three decades.

26 Oct 2024

Daily internet use supercharges your memory!

Frequent internet use is linked to improved episodic memory, with daily users performing better in memory tasks than those who use it less often. The study suggests digital engagement may enhance cognitive abilities over time.

24 Oct 2024

Aerobic exercise boosts cognitive function and quality of life in breast cancer patients

Researcher sassess the positive impact of aerobic exercise during chemotherapy on cognitive function.

24 Oct 2024

How your baby’s birth and environment can shape lifelong gut health

Early life factors, like birth mode and green environments, shape infant gut microbiota, with outdoor time becoming crucial in late infancy. Residential greenery impacts diversity only during early infancy.

24 Oct 2024

How dancing can supercharge your health after 55: Discover why ballroom beats the gym!

Dance programs improve older adults' physical and mental well-being, with ballroom and folk dance showing the most consistent benefits. More inclusive, theory-driven studies are needed to optimize outcomes.

24 Oct 2024

Tibetan women’s high-altitude adaptations drive greater reproductive success

Researchers uncover how specific genetic and cardiovascular traits give Tibetan women an edge in surviving and thriving at high altitudes, linking better oxygen delivery to more successful pregnancies.

23 Oct 2024

Researchers discover how ovarian tumors cripple immune cells

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have discovered a mechanism that ovarian tumors use to cripple immune cells and impede their attack-;blocking the energy supply T cells depend on.

23 Oct 2024

Multigene RNA signature enhances treatment strategies for triple negative breast cancer

Using a gene signature technique to tailor chemotherapy for patients with early triple negative breast cancer shows promise as a way to improve disease-free survival, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.

23 Oct 2024

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Women's Health News

Study links ketogenic diet to improved menstrual health

Later menopause linked to increased asthma risk in women

Higher zinc intake linked to increased endometriosis risk, study finds

Positive aging expectations linked to better cognitive perception

Researchers develop new approach to predict immunotherapy response in breast cancer patients

New approach for cervical cancer vaccines based on microsphere-encapsulated peptides

Boosting Treg cells shows promise in preventing recurrent pregnancy loss

Professor Vicki Clifton shares discoveries about placenta's influence on maternal mental health

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to poorer child development

Enhancing social support through non-traditional sources may help mothers with opioid use disorder

Hunger hormone suppressed by intense exercise, study suggests

Global analysis reveals tripling of chronic kidney disease cases in women

Daily internet use supercharges your memory!

Aerobic exercise boosts cognitive function and quality of life in breast cancer patients

How your baby’s birth and environment can shape lifelong gut health

How dancing can supercharge your health after 55: Discover why ballroom beats the gym!

Tibetan women’s high-altitude adaptations drive greater reproductive success

Researchers discover how ovarian tumors cripple immune cells

Multigene RNA signature enhances treatment strategies for triple negative breast cancer

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How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

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