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Maternal stress during preconception associated with higher blood glucose levels, study finds

Stress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels before pregnancy are also important to evaluate.

4 Jan 2024

Could your diet impact endometriosis? Research points to dietary insights for treatment

The role of dietary ingredients in modifying the progression and development of endometriosis.

4 Jan 2024

Woman petitions health insurer after company approves — then rejects — her infusions

When KFF Health News published an article in August about the "prior authorization hell" Sally Nix said she went through to secure approval from her insurance company for the expensive monthly infusions she needs, we thought her story had a happy ending.

4 Jan 2024

Pregnancy weight and blood markers may predict poor outcomes for gestational diabetes

Pregnancy weight and biochemical markers measured in blood from women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) were related to increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes, suggesting a new direction for precision diagnostics, according to researchers.

3 Jan 2024

Radon exposure linked to increased risk of blood cell mutation in female stroke patients

Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known cause of lung cancer.

3 Jan 2024

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Study demonstrates that combining dapagliflozin and semaglutide significantly improves glycemic control and other health parameters in type 2 diabetes patients, outperforming dapagliflozin alone.

3 Jan 2024

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Study explores the impact of natural compounds on bilirubin production and heme catabolic pathway modulation, highlighting their potential in treating neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

3 Jan 2024

Exploring environmental influences on pregnancy, child health and disabilities

How does a pregnant person's environment, diet, stress, medications and social wellbeing affect their pregnancy and - down the road - their child's health?

3 Jan 2024

Coffee extract supplementation shows no significant cognitive benefits in older adults, study finds

Study evaluated the impact of daily coffee extract supplementation on cognitive function over two years in older adults, finding no significant improvement in global or domain-specific cognitive function compared to a placebo, but suggestive benefits in those with poorer baseline diet quality.

3 Jan 2024

Researchers receive $2.4 million grant to validate new blood test for early breast cancer detection

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers received a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program to validate a new blood test for the early detection of breast cancer.

3 Jan 2024

Human vs. cow's milk fortifier in preterm infants: No significant outcome difference, study finds

Study compares the effects of feeding extremely preterm infants with human milk fortified with either human milk-based fortifier (HMBF) or cow's milk-based fortifier (BMBF), finding no significant difference in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis, sepsis, or death.

3 Jan 2024

MGH study identifies key proteins linked to pregnancy hypertension disorders

Preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy - which are characterized by high blood pressure with or without organ dysfunction during the second half of pregnancy - carry considerable short- and long-term risks for both the mother and child. Treatment options (other than expedited delivery) remain limited.

3 Jan 2024

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Study examines the impact of preconception phthalate exposure on women's reproductive health, revealing associations with reduced fecundability, hormonal changes, and increased oxidative stress and inflammation.

1 Jan 2024

Elevated pregnancy blood pressure may leave lasting marks on the heart

New research from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who developed signs of elevated blood pressure during pregnancy were more likely to have residual evidence of abnormal heart structure and function up to a decade after the pregnancy.

26 Dec 2023

Examining two serum biomarkers as early predictors of cognitive decline in women

Researchers from the University of Michigan have connected two blood biomarkers to changes in cognitive function in women in midlife, opening a potentially powerful path to noninvasive, earlier detection and interventions for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

21 Dec 2023

Study links early parental loss to attachment issues in adult relationships

Women who lost a parent early in life may be more likely to experience separation anxiety with romantic partners during adulthood, according to a study published in Stress and Health.

20 Dec 2023

Shedding light on heat stress during pregnancy with £1.4 million Wellcome Trust grant

Researchers from the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia (MRCG) at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) will continue to evaluate the mechanisms behind the acute and chronic effects of extreme heat on expectant mothers and their unborn children, as part of a £1.4m grant from the Wellcome Trust.

20 Dec 2023

New models identify pregnant women at risk of missing crucial prenatal care

Socioeconomic factors, like education and location, can affect access to life-saving prenatal care services.

20 Dec 2023

Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women

A Nutrients journal study models the impact of dietary changes on triglyceride levels in women of reproductive age, showing significant reductions with increased intake of minimally processed foods and omega-3-rich foods.

20 Dec 2023

Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after quitting smoking

The diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up smoking, finds a secondary analysis of clinical trial data, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

19 Dec 2023

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Maternal stress during preconception associated with higher blood glucose levels, study finds

Could your diet impact endometriosis? Research points to dietary insights for treatment

Woman petitions health insurer after company approves — then rejects — her infusions

Pregnancy weight and blood markers may predict poor outcomes for gestational diabetes

Radon exposure linked to increased risk of blood cell mutation in female stroke patients

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Exploring environmental influences on pregnancy, child health and disabilities

Coffee extract supplementation shows no significant cognitive benefits in older adults, study finds

Researchers receive $2.4 million grant to validate new blood test for early breast cancer detection

Human vs. cow's milk fortifier in preterm infants: No significant outcome difference, study finds

MGH study identifies key proteins linked to pregnancy hypertension disorders

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Elevated pregnancy blood pressure may leave lasting marks on the heart

Examining two serum biomarkers as early predictors of cognitive decline in women

Study links early parental loss to attachment issues in adult relationships

Shedding light on heat stress during pregnancy with £1.4 million Wellcome Trust grant

New models identify pregnant women at risk of missing crucial prenatal care

Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women

Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after quitting smoking

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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