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Myo-inositol fails to lower pregnancy risks in women with PCOS

Myo-inositol supplementation shows no significant benefits in preventing pregnancy complications for women with PCOS, according to a recent large-scale study.

30 Sep 2025

What’s more dangerous, road cycling or mountain biking?

Researchers in Barcelona analyzed 149 injured cyclists and found that while mountain biking accidents were more frequent, road cycling caused more severe injuries, especially head trauma. Older age strongly increased injury severity in road cyclists, highlighting a vulnerable group in need of attention.

29 Sep 2025

Menopause not linked to increased risk of disability in women with multiple sclerosis

The largest study of its kind has found menopause is not associated with an increased risk of disability in women with multiple sclerosis (MS).

29 Sep 2025

Herd immunity from HPV vaccine provides protection even for unvaccinated women

A large, long-term study led by an Albert Einstein College of Medicine researcher has found that the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in community settings is highly effective in protecting young women from infections caused by the cervical-cancer-causing virus-including women who didn't even receive the vaccine.

29 Sep 2025

How maternal microbes shape babies’ gut health and disease risk

Early microbial exposures from maternal microbes, milk components, and the environment shape infant gut development and long-term disease risk. The review highlights mechanisms, preventive levers, and research gaps in supporting healthy microbiome inheritance across generations.

29 Sep 2025

Cornell launches new initiative to uncover how menopause shapes health and disease

Two centuries ago, few women lived long enough to reach menopause. Today, it marks a major inflection point in women's health, yet remains poorly understood. Cornell researchers aim to change that.

29 Sep 2025

Simple, affordable HPV test delivers results in less than an hour

A team of researchers led by Rice University, in collaboration with colleagues in Mozambique and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has developed a simple, affordable human papillomavirus (HPV) test that delivers results in less than an hour with no specialized laboratory required.

29 Sep 2025

Can a mango a day keep diabetes away?

The study reveals that daily mango consumption may enhance insulin sensitivity and reduce body fat in prediabetic adults, emphasizing whole fruits' advantages.

29 Sep 2025

Study examines unplanned out-of-hospital deliveries in Styria, Austria

The first detailed analysis of unplanned births that occurred outside the hospital setting in Austria has shown that, although such deliveries are rare, they pose challenges for emergency teams that attend, especially if babies are born prematurely.

29 Sep 2025

Solar storms linked to increased heart attack risk in women

An article published in the journal Communications Medicine points to a correlation between disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field resulting from solar storms and an increase in the frequency of heart attacks, especially among women.

26 Sep 2025

Infant mortality rate rises sharply when mothers experience pregnancy-associated death

A new study found that infant mortality rates in Massachusetts were 14 times higher among babies whose mother experienced a pregnancy-associated death than among babies whose mother survived pregnancy and postpartum.

26 Sep 2025

Maternal COVID-19 vaccination provides significant protection for mothers and newborns

An analysis of data from over 1.2 million pregnant individuals found that those who received a COVID-19 vaccination had a 58% lower risk of being infected with the virus, as well as a lower risk of experiencing a stillbirth or preterm birth, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition at the Colorado Convention Center from Sept. 26-30.

26 Sep 2025

Does the menstrual cycle change sports performance?

This review analyzes nearly three decades of research on menstrual cycle phases and their inconsistent effects on women's athletic performance and physiology.

26 Sep 2025

Daily walnut snacks fail to lower inflammation in adults

Research on daily walnut intake showed no significant effects on inflammatory markers or antioxidant capacity in middle-aged individuals with metabolic risks.

26 Sep 2025

Drinking less water daily spikes your stress hormone

Findings indicate that low hydration is associated with increased cortisol spikes during stress, potentially influencing long-term health risks.

26 Sep 2025

Study explains how genetics and lifestyle combined to keep a 117-year-old healthy

Scientists conducted a multiomics study of the world’s oldest verified person (117 years), uncovering protective genetic, immune, metabolic, microbiome, and epigenetic traits that supported her exceptional longevity. These findings highlight how aging and disease may, under rare circumstances, be decoupled.

25 Sep 2025

Alcohol raises dementia risk at every level of drinking, genetic study shows

Researchers using two major cohorts and Mendelian randomization found that alcohol consumption, whether light or heavy, raises the risk of dementia. Genetic evidence shows no safe level of drinking, challenging the belief that moderate intake protects brain health.

25 Sep 2025

Do fitness apps change behavior in the long run?

A 24-month study of over 516,000 Canadians found that a commercial fitness app offering micro-incentives led to very small but sustained increases in daily step counts. Low-active users benefitted most, while very active users showed declines, highlighting the complexity of long-term app engagement.

25 Sep 2025

Depression and psychosis rise after childbirth while suicide risk declines

Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts decreases. This is shown by two new studies from Karolinska Institutet.

25 Sep 2025

Cruciferous vegetables beat root vegetables in stabilizing blood sugar

The VEgetableS for vaScular hEaLth study reveals cruciferous vegetables improve glycemic control, emphasizing their importance in dietary strategies for health.

25 Sep 2025