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Drugs used to prevent bone loss may help lower ovarian cancer risk

Medicines used to prevent bone loss may help lower the risk of ovarian cancer according to research by The University of Queensland.

16 Jun 2022

Infertility rate among women in the United States remains largely the same, analysis finds

During recent decades, the rate of infertility among women in the United States has remained largely the same, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

16 Jun 2022

Pregnant women with PCOS have higher risk for heart problems during delivery

A common hormone disorder among women of reproductive age has been linked to an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events and pregnancy outcomes at the time of birth, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers.

16 Jun 2022

Study confirms heightened protection from Omicron-associated hospitalizations by COVID boosters

In a recent article posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, scientists assessed the efficacy of the primary and boosted regimens of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccinations in preventing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-linked hospitalizations in the United States (US).

16 Jun 2022

Obesity causes COVID vaccines to lose their efficacy more rapidly

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers examined a clinical cohort of severely obese people vaccinated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines to determine the relationship between an individual's body mass index (BMI) and COVID-19-related hospitalization and mortality.

16 Jun 2022

Evidence COVID in pregnancy can affect offspring's neurodevelopment

In a recent study published in the Jama Network Open journal, researchers investigated the impact of in utero exposure to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the neurodevelopment of infants.

15 Jun 2022

UQ researchers call for an urgent review of low vaccination rates during pregnancy

University of Queensland researchers are calling for an urgent review of low influenza vaccination rates for pregnant women and whooping cough vaccinations for young and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mothers-to-be.

15 Jun 2022

People with mental health problems at higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes

In a recent study published in the CDC’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, researchers assessed the associations between mental health conditions (MHCs) and severe outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

15 Jun 2022

3D mammography may reduce the chance of advanced breast cancer diagnosis for some women

Advanced Cancer Is Reduced in Women with Most Dense Breasts and Highest Risk. For many women, breast cancer screening with a three-dimensional imaging technique called digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) may not offer advantages over digital mammography, but for some it may reduce the chance of an advanced cancer diagnosis,

15 Jun 2022

Even mild respiratory COVID can affect the brain

In a recent study published in the journal Cell, researchers explored neurological symptoms and subsequent cognitive impairment experienced by survivors of mild respiratory coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

14 Jun 2022

Study: Uterine transplantation is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility

Transplanting a uterus is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking.

14 Jun 2022

Analysis of a woman's genome can help predict miscarriage risk and IVF failure

A woman's risk of suffering one of the most common types of miscarriages can be predicted based on a specialized analysis of her genome, according to a Rutgers study.

14 Jun 2022

The microbiome plays a vital role in a healthy diet

A recent study discusses the current national nutritional recommendations from the viewpoint of the gut microbiota.

14 Jun 2022

The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

In a recent study under review at the Archives of Virology journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, investigators in Israel assessed the disparities and similarities between seasonal influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

14 Jun 2022

Coffee drinking causes no increased risk to pregnancy, genetic study reveals

University of Queensland researchers have found enjoying a daily latte or long black causes no increased risk to pregnancy.

13 Jun 2022

Current evidence on cannabis use in palliative care

Scientists from Wellington, New Zealand, have conducted a systematic review to understand the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis in palliative care settings.

13 Jun 2022

Gestational hypertension may increase risk of developing hypertension 10 years post pregnancy

Women who experience gestational hypertension or preeclampsia have a 2.4-fold increased risk of developing hypertension 10 years post pregnancy compared to women who did not experience any hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

13 Jun 2022

Study reveals the prevalence of suicide ideation, attempts among people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

A new global study published in BMC Psychiatry reports that 34% of people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have attempted suicide.

13 Jun 2022

'Forever chemicals' associated with greater risk of high blood pressure in middle-aged women

Middle-aged women with higher blood concentrations of common synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also called "forever chemicals" and found in water, soil, air and food, were at greater risk of developing high blood pressure, compared to their peers who had lower levels of these substances, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

13 Jun 2022

Stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation, finds study

Life disruptions and the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation with decreased progesterone durations or levels, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Women's Health News

Drugs used to prevent bone loss may help lower ovarian cancer risk

Infertility rate among women in the United States remains largely the same, analysis finds

Pregnant women with PCOS have higher risk for heart problems during delivery

Study confirms heightened protection from Omicron-associated hospitalizations by COVID boosters

Obesity causes COVID vaccines to lose their efficacy more rapidly

Evidence COVID in pregnancy can affect offspring's neurodevelopment

UQ researchers call for an urgent review of low vaccination rates during pregnancy

People with mental health problems at higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes

3D mammography may reduce the chance of advanced breast cancer diagnosis for some women

Even mild respiratory COVID can affect the brain

Study: Uterine transplantation is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility

Analysis of a woman's genome can help predict miscarriage risk and IVF failure

The microbiome plays a vital role in a healthy diet

The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

Coffee drinking causes no increased risk to pregnancy, genetic study reveals

Current evidence on cannabis use in palliative care

Gestational hypertension may increase risk of developing hypertension 10 years post pregnancy

Study reveals the prevalence of suicide ideation, attempts among people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

'Forever chemicals' associated with greater risk of high blood pressure in middle-aged women

Stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation, finds study

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Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

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