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Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

Investing in and improving research, awareness and equity in women's heart health are critical for the health and well-being of women, according to a new Presidential Advisory from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

9 May 2022

Q&A: COVID-19 pandemic has widened gender inequities in health

Health inequalities facing women and girls, already stark before the onset of COVID-19, have widened glaringly during the pandemic. Lockdowns restricted access to sexual and reproductive health services, increased violence against women, and interrupted girls’ education.

9 May 2022

Hypertensive pregnancy disorders associated with increased risk for future cardiovascular events

Women who experienced complications related to developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, during pregnancy had a 63% increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to research funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

9 May 2022

Personal construct therapy found to be effective in reducing depression in women with fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic disease of unknown origin, which is characterized by chronic pain and often accompanied by symptoms of depression. It mainly affects women, and there is no cure, but various treatments can help relieve the symptoms.

9 May 2022

Study seeks to understand how climate change influences reproductive and child-rearing decisions

New research is asking whether Australian women consider the world a safe and promising place for children and the next generation to flourish.

9 May 2022

How new Insights into ESR1 Mutant Breast Cancers may lead to Novel Therapy Targets

In this interview, we speak to Steffi Oesterreich, PH.D., from the University of Pittsburgh, about how new insights into a gene mutation present in 20-30% of breast cancer recurrences may have a silver lining, leading to novel treatment opportunities.

9 May 2022

What can chimpanzees tell us about cancer propensity in humans?

A recent study published in the renowned journal Cell Reports finds evidence for reduced functional activity of certain human cancer genes (such as breast cancer 2 gene or BRCA2), following the divergence from the chimpanzee-human last common ancestor.

9 May 2022

Approximately 13% of hospitalized COVID patients have serious neurologic symptoms

In a recent study in the journal Critical Care Explorations, the Viral Infection and Respiratory Illness Universal Study (VIRUS): COVID-19 Registry was used to record significant neurologic signs of SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as prehospital risk factors and outcomes.

9 May 2022

Changes in gut microbiome impact depression

Over the last five years, the effects of the gut microbiome on depression have gained scientific attention, resulting in a significant increase in research papers.

8 May 2022

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Women with obesity and overweight found to be more susceptible to fractures

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4-7 May), has found that women with obesity and overweight, particularly women with high waist circumference, are more susceptible to fractures than those with normal weight.

8 May 2022

Women recommended to wait for at least two years after bariatric surgery before trying to conceive

Women who have had weight loss surgery should wait at least two years before trying for a baby, new research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4-7 May), suggests.

8 May 2022

Is type 1 diabetes likely to rise after the COVID pandemic?

A recent article posted to the journal Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews explored the risk of a type 1 diabetes wave after the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic.

6 May 2022

Prenatal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 raises risk of neurological disorders in infants

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers investigated the early indicators of neurological dysfunctions, including the absence of fidgety movements, in three to five-month-old infants prenatally exposed to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

6 May 2022

Women's Health News

Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

Q&A: COVID-19 pandemic has widened gender inequities in health

Hypertensive pregnancy disorders associated with increased risk for future cardiovascular events

Personal construct therapy found to be effective in reducing depression in women with fibromyalgia

Study seeks to understand how climate change influences reproductive and child-rearing decisions

How new Insights into ESR1 Mutant Breast Cancers may lead to Novel Therapy Targets

What can chimpanzees tell us about cancer propensity in humans?

Approximately 13% of hospitalized COVID patients have serious neurologic symptoms

Changes in gut microbiome impact depression

Women with obesity and overweight found to be more susceptible to fractures

Women recommended to wait for at least two years after bariatric surgery before trying to conceive

Is type 1 diabetes likely to rise after the COVID pandemic?

Prenatal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 raises risk of neurological disorders in infants

Health Secretary takes action to ensure more women can access HRT products

Women, black Africans and low earners most susceptible to disaster-induced depression

Study finds racial and ethnic differences in rising uterine cancer mortality rates in the United States

£1.5 million funding to support new project using an at-home test to detect HPV

Are you getting enough sleep?

Study evaluates the associations between predisposing risk factors and heart attack in young women

Improved screening can benefit women with postpartum depression

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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