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Experts investigate the potential impacts of a midwifery education app

An international research team from Tanzania and Japan created a smartphone app and conducted a pilot study of how the app might be used to improve midwives' knowledge and skills in Tanzania. Their study focused on the app's potential effects on the learning outcomes of midwives and birth preparedness of pregnant women in Tanzania.

6 Jun 2023

Protecting the heart during menopausal transition may help protect brain health

The research, published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, is further evidence that the menopause transition is a particularly important time for women and their doctors to pay attention to heart health, in turn protecting their brain health.

5 Jun 2023

Researchers test nitroglycerin patch as treatment for menopausal women experiencing hot flashes

Women have long searched for remedies for the bothersome hot flashes that often come with menopause.

5 Jun 2023

Women taking oral estrogen therapy more likely to develop high blood pressure

Women ages 45 years and older taking estrogen hormone therapy in pill form were more likely to develop high blood pressure than those using transdermal (topical, applied to the skin) or vaginal formulations, according to new research published today in Hypertension, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

5 Jun 2023

Expertise in cancer treatment could be used to find a cure for endometriosis

Endometriosis: If we utilize all the knowledge we have about cancer, there is reason to hope that effective diagnosis and treatments can be developed to combat the female condition 'everybody' is talking about.

5 Jun 2023

Long-haul COVID-19: 1 in 5 still battle symptoms two years post-infection

Up to two years after infection, around 18% of unvaccinated individuals experience post-COVID-19 condition, highlighting higher symptom risk compared to controls. Effective interventions are crucial in mitigating the burden of this condition, and comprehensive clinical trial design considering multiple outcome measures, recovery rates, and symptom heterogeneity is essential for accurate interpretation.

5 Jun 2023

Unraveling the complexity of 'Long-COVID' and its impact on breathing

More than a third of COVID-19 patients experience long-lasting symptoms, known as post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID, with breathlessness being a commonly reported symptom. Pulmonary complications, such as fibrosis and thromboembolic disease, require careful assessment, and non-pharmacological interventions like pulmonary rehabilitation can help manage breathlessness.

5 Jun 2023

UVA discoveries highlight the different roles of blood vessels in solid tumors

Two new discoveries from the Dudley lab at UVA Cancer Center highlight the different roles of blood vessels in solid tumors – and the findings could help prevent breast cancer from spreading and enhance the effectiveness of one of the most important new cancer treatments in many years.

4 Jun 2023

US blood donor study finds nearly half of population exhibits hybrid immunity to COVID-19

Hybrid immunity, resulting from both previous infection and vaccination, offers superior protection. Analysis of nationwide blood donor data reveals that by the third quarter of 2022, 96.4% of individuals had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from previous infection or vaccination, with 47.7% having hybrid immunity.

4 Jun 2023

Fluoridated water: Essential ingredient in U.S. water systems for cavity prevention and dental health equity

Fluoridated water at recommended levels reduces dental cavities by 25%, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fluoride levels for effective caries prevention. Most water systems comply with safety standards, providing the full benefits of fluoridation.

4 Jun 2023

Study shows efficacy and safety of novel FolRα-targeting antibody drug conjugate in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer

Updated dose expansion data of the phase I STRO-002-GM1 study have been presented today by Ana Oaknin, Principal Investigator of the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology's (VHIO) Gynecological Malignancies Group, on the ground at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), 2-6 June in Chicago, USA.

4 Jun 2023

Can exercise ease anxiety? Study investigates the potentials and pitfalls of fitness as therapy

A comprehensive analysis of 25 clinical trials on exercise interventions reveals inconclusive and negative results regarding its efficacy in treating anxiety disorders. Methodological limitations indicate exercise is not currently an effective intervention for anxiety.

4 Jun 2023

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Concerns about the environment, ethics, and health drive the adoption of plant-based diets, but the healthiness of next-generation plant-based alternatives remains uncertain. Research explores the need to optimize nutrient profiles, digestibility, and bioavailability of plant-based foods for enhanced health benefits.

4 Jun 2023

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

A Mediterranean diet intervention during pregnancy reduces maternal stress and anxiety levels, improves sleep quality, and increases the cortisone/cortisol ratio. These findings highlight the positive impact of dietary changes on maternal well-being during gestation.

4 Jun 2023

New collaboration wins award to investigate non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroids

A collaboration among Dr. Frank Greenway of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Dr. Beverly Ogden of Woman's Hospital in partnership with LSU, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, was named as one of three award recipients at the Baton Rouge Health-Tech Catalyst Pitch Night.

2 Jun 2023

Hispanic births with neural tube defects not significantly reduced after voluntary folic acid fortification of corn masa flour

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated folic acid fortification of all enriched cereal grains in 1996, and this regulation resulted in a reduction of neural tube defect (NTD)–affected pregnancies for the population in the United States.

2 Jun 2023

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Researchers evaluated the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes.

2 Jun 2023

Mother-to-child transmission of SARS-CoV-2: evaluating the association between preventive measures and the risk of infection

Researchers evaluated the mother-to-infant transmission rates of SARS-CoV-2.

2 Jun 2023

To what extent does prenatal folate status modify associations between early pregnancy perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and birth outcomes?

Researchers evaluated the relationship between PFAS exposure during pregnancy and birth outcomes.

2 Jun 2023

Smoke alarm: France's high maternal smoking rates fuel prematurity and low birth weight

Research highlights the adverse effects of active and passive maternal smoking on low birth weight and preterm delivery rates. It emphasizes the importance of smoking cessation and tobacco control policies to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

1 Jun 2023

Women's Health News

Experts investigate the potential impacts of a midwifery education app

Protecting the heart during menopausal transition may help protect brain health

Researchers test nitroglycerin patch as treatment for menopausal women experiencing hot flashes

Women taking oral estrogen therapy more likely to develop high blood pressure

Expertise in cancer treatment could be used to find a cure for endometriosis

Long-haul COVID-19: 1 in 5 still battle symptoms two years post-infection

Unraveling the complexity of 'Long-COVID' and its impact on breathing

UVA discoveries highlight the different roles of blood vessels in solid tumors

US blood donor study finds nearly half of population exhibits hybrid immunity to COVID-19

Fluoridated water: Essential ingredient in U.S. water systems for cavity prevention and dental health equity

Study shows efficacy and safety of novel FolRα-targeting antibody drug conjugate in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer

Can exercise ease anxiety? Study investigates the potentials and pitfalls of fitness as therapy

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

New collaboration wins award to investigate non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroids

Hispanic births with neural tube defects not significantly reduced after voluntary folic acid fortification of corn masa flour

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Mother-to-child transmission of SARS-CoV-2: evaluating the association between preventive measures and the risk of infection

To what extent does prenatal folate status modify associations between early pregnancy perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and birth outcomes?

Smoke alarm: France's high maternal smoking rates fuel prematurity and low birth weight

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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