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Weight loss does not provide fertility benefits, study finds

Women who are obese and struggling to become pregnant are often advised to lose weight, but a new study finds no fertility benefits from weight loss.

14 Mar 2022

One in three new moms screened positive for postpartum depression during early COVID-19

One in three new mothers during early COVID-19 screened positive for postpartum depression-nearly triple pre-pandemic levels-and 1 in 5 had major depressive symptoms, say University of Michigan researchers.

14 Mar 2022

Study shows correlation between maternal lead exposure and sex ratio of offspring

Higher lead levels in a mother's blood can increase the chance of her bearing male offspring, according to new research led by Japanese scientists at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine.

14 Mar 2022

ESGO, ENGAGe and AstraZeneca launch the Ovarian Cancer Commitment

Today, the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology, the European Network of Gynaecological Cancer Advocacy Groups and AstraZeneca announce the establishment of the Ovarian Cancer Commitment, a bold coalition focusing on improving the experience and survival of women with ovarian cancer.

14 Mar 2022

Prenatal mindfulness intervention may improve health outcomes in offspring, study shows

Infants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months old, a new UC San Francisco study found.

10 Mar 2022

Antiseptic drug found to be as effective as antibiotics for UTI prevention in women

The antiseptic drug methenamine hippurate is as good as antibiotics for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in women, finds a trial published by The BMJ today.

10 Mar 2022

Older female cancer survivors face challenges with physical activity due to chronic lower extremity lymphedema

A new study has found that nearly one third of older adult female survivors of colorectal, endometrial and ovarian cancer have quality of life-impacting challenges with physical activity due to chronic swelling (lymphedema) in the lower extremities.

10 Mar 2022

Study elucidates link between mothers’ exposure to air pollution and low-birth-weight babies

Since babies with low birth weight often have poor health outcomes, there is considerable interest in identifying the factors that affect birth weight.

10 Mar 2022

Scientists identify a molecular regulator involved in resistance to breast cancer treatment

A team from the UNIGE has identified a potential target for restoring the efficacy of standard treatment in resistant patients.

10 Mar 2022

Anti-Müllerian hormone plays an active role in polycystic ovary syndrome

High levels of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) have traditionally been thought of as merely a passive byproduct of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but a new preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers suggests that the hormone plays an active role in the disorder and may contribute to problems with ovulation and fertility.

10 Mar 2022

Popular birth-control device more likely be expelled if inserted right after childbirth

A multiyear study of intrauterine devices (IUDs) shows that the popular birth-control device is five times more likely be expelled if it is inserted right after childbirth. The study was published Feb. 28 in the JAMA Network Open.

9 Mar 2022

“Love Yourself” - Taking Charge of Your Fibroid Health

In this interview, we speak to Cynthia Bailey and Dr. Yan Katsnelson about the importance of spreading awareness surrounding fibroids.

9 Mar 2022

Challenges and solutions for long-COVID

A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine investigated the challenges and solutions associated with the unbiased estimation of post coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) sequelae.

8 Mar 2022

COVID-19 may cause brain shrinkage in some people

In a recent study posted to the journal Nature as an unedited manuscript, researchers assessed the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-associated brain changes among United Kingdom (UK) Biobank patients.

8 Mar 2022

Insurance status and residential zip codes linked with survival among breast cancer patients

Recent findings published in JAMA Oncology found that individual insurance status and residential zip codes were correlated with overall survival among women with early hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

8 Mar 2022

Women with one ovary less likely to have a successful IVF outcome, study shows

Women who have had one ovary surgically removed (unilateral oophorectomy) are less likely to become pregnant after in vitro fertilization and give birth to fewer babies than women with both ovaries.

8 Mar 2022

International Women's Day 2022: Breaking the Bias

The IWD theme for 2022 is #BreaktheBias; coming together to forge women's equality.

8 Mar 2022

UK launches new global partnership to improve girls’ access to education in developing countries

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is launching a new £20 million business partnership as the UK continues to lead global efforts to improve girls' access to education in developing countries.

7 Mar 2022

Minister for Women launches two new initiatives to level up employment opportunities for women

Minister for Women, Baroness Stedman-Scott, is today (8 March) launching two new initiatives to level up employment opportunities for women as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 Mar 2022

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 IgG seroprevalence in the Okinawa islands of Japan

Scientists reveal that the pattern of the COVID-19 pandemic may significantly differ between the main island and remote islands of Japan.

7 Mar 2022

Women's Health News

Weight loss does not provide fertility benefits, study finds

One in three new moms screened positive for postpartum depression during early COVID-19

Study shows correlation between maternal lead exposure and sex ratio of offspring

ESGO, ENGAGe and AstraZeneca launch the Ovarian Cancer Commitment

Prenatal mindfulness intervention may improve health outcomes in offspring, study shows

Antiseptic drug found to be as effective as antibiotics for UTI prevention in women

Older female cancer survivors face challenges with physical activity due to chronic lower extremity lymphedema

Study elucidates link between mothers’ exposure to air pollution and low-birth-weight babies

Scientists identify a molecular regulator involved in resistance to breast cancer treatment

Anti-Müllerian hormone plays an active role in polycystic ovary syndrome

Popular birth-control device more likely be expelled if inserted right after childbirth

“Love Yourself” - Taking Charge of Your Fibroid Health

Challenges and solutions for long-COVID

COVID-19 may cause brain shrinkage in some people

Insurance status and residential zip codes linked with survival among breast cancer patients

Women with one ovary less likely to have a successful IVF outcome, study shows

International Women's Day 2022: Breaking the Bias

UK launches new global partnership to improve girls’ access to education in developing countries

Minister for Women launches two new initiatives to level up employment opportunities for women

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 IgG seroprevalence in the Okinawa islands of Japan

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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