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Mix-and-match booster shots beneficial in boosting SARS-CoV-2 immunity

Should you get a second dose of the same vaccine if you’ve received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot? According to new clinical trial results published on the preprint medRxiv* server, a booster shot of a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine may increase your chances of neutralizing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Oct 2021

Pandemic-related grief associated with lower levels of mother-infant bonding

The emotional connection between a mother and her newborn baby can lay the foundation for the child's development and the family's outcomes.

15 Oct 2021

Contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with PCOS, study reveals

A study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

15 Oct 2021

Moderate carbohydrate intake associated with reduced odds of cardiovascular disease in women

Women’s heart health has been the focus of a recent study by Monash University, with researchers finding that proportional carbohydrate intake and not saturated fat was significantly associated with cardiovascular disease benefit in Australian women.

15 Oct 2021

New trial shows vaginal laser therapy treatments may not work at all

This laser is supposed to rejuvenate vaginal tissue. But scientists say it’s no better than a placebo.

15 Oct 2021

Aspirin use daily by healthy adults could be harmful

Scientists determine if the daily use of aspirin prolongs a healthy life span that is defined as being free from dementia and physical disability.

14 Oct 2021

COVID-19 immunity in family members reduces risk of infection by 45-97%

An interesting new study examines the risk of COVID-19 to a susceptible individual who is part of a family with COVID-19 immunity.

14 Oct 2021

Study reveals underrepresentation of women in stroke clinical trials

A new study shows that women are underrepresented in stroke clinical trials relative to the number who have strokes in the general population.

13 Oct 2021

COVID-19 linked to newborn complications

A recent study discusses whether pregnant women with the COVID-19 are at a higher risk for poor outcomes for themselves and their babies.

13 Oct 2021

Small portion of COVID-19 patients infectious long-term

In late December 2019, a novel pneumonia-like lung infection was reported in the Chinese province of Hubei. This, in turn, led to the ongoing coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic. COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is closely related to SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and MERS (the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus).

13 Oct 2021

Mothers pass on the legacy of stress exposure to future generations

A mother's response to stress can even influence her grandchildren. Biologists at the University of Iowa found that roundworm mothers subjected to heat stress passed, under certain conditions and through modifications to their genes, the legacy of that stress exposure not only to their offspring but even to their offspring's children.

13 Oct 2021

Penn Medicine and Siemens Healthineers provide free breast cancer screenings for underserved women

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Penn Medicine will be providing free breast cancer screenings, no insurance required, to women in need over the age of 40.

13 Oct 2021

Timing of changes in menstrual cycle length could provide clues about a person's heart disease risk

As women near menopause, their menstrual cycle length often becomes longer. The timing of these changes could provide clues about a person's risk of developing heart disease, according to a new study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers.

13 Oct 2021

Poor timing of flu vaccinations associated with poor birth outcomes and cesarean births

With flu season approaching in the United States, new research from an international team of scientists testifies to the importance of timely vaccination: Poor timing of influenza vaccination campaigns in the semi-arid region of Brazil led to an increase in premature births, lower birth-weight babies and the need to deliver more babies by cesarean section, the researchers found.

13 Oct 2021

Impact of BRCA1 mRNA expression on survival of patients breast and colorectal cancer

Oncotarget published "Opposing effects of BRCA1 mRNA expression on patient survival in breast and colorectal cancer and variations among African American, Asian, and younger patients" which reported that LMNB2 is a chromatin remodeling protein that also plays a role in eukaryotic cell proliferation by organizing the nuclear membrane during mitosis.

13 Oct 2021

Women born with heart defects can safely become pregnant and give birth to healthy babies

Most women who are born with heart defects can safely become pregnant and give birth to healthy babies with few or minor problems if they are supported by expert medical care and counselling, according to research published in the European Heart Journal .

13 Oct 2021

Women who carry a mutation in PALB2 gene more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer

Most of us have heard about the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Men and women with a personal and/or family history of breast cancer have been offered testing for mutations in these two genes for a number of years to determine if they are at greater risk for breast and other cancers.

12 Oct 2021

Prescriptions for prenatal substance use disorder treatment fell in US during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers have shown that the number of prescriptions filled out for a treatment associated with improved pregnancy outcomes among individuals with substance use disorder declined in the United States as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continued.

12 Oct 2021

Many breast cancer patients use cannabis without the knowledge of physicians

New research indicates that almost half of U.S. adults with breast cancer use cannabis (marijuana and hemp), most commonly alongside cancer treatment to manage symptoms and side effects.

12 Oct 2021

Redesigning the competitive selection process can attenuate gender differences in leadership roles

Women continue to be underrepresented in leadership roles, a dilemma a new study suggests could be helped by eliminating self-nomination from competitive selection processes.

11 Oct 2021

Women's Health News

Mix-and-match booster shots beneficial in boosting SARS-CoV-2 immunity

Pandemic-related grief associated with lower levels of mother-infant bonding

Contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with PCOS, study reveals

Moderate carbohydrate intake associated with reduced odds of cardiovascular disease in women

New trial shows vaginal laser therapy treatments may not work at all

Aspirin use daily by healthy adults could be harmful

COVID-19 immunity in family members reduces risk of infection by 45-97%

Study reveals underrepresentation of women in stroke clinical trials

COVID-19 linked to newborn complications

Small portion of COVID-19 patients infectious long-term

Mothers pass on the legacy of stress exposure to future generations

Penn Medicine and Siemens Healthineers provide free breast cancer screenings for underserved women

Timing of changes in menstrual cycle length could provide clues about a person's heart disease risk

Poor timing of flu vaccinations associated with poor birth outcomes and cesarean births

Impact of BRCA1 mRNA expression on survival of patients breast and colorectal cancer

Women born with heart defects can safely become pregnant and give birth to healthy babies

Women who carry a mutation in PALB2 gene more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer

Prescriptions for prenatal substance use disorder treatment fell in US during COVID-19 pandemic

Many breast cancer patients use cannabis without the knowledge of physicians

Redesigning the competitive selection process can attenuate gender differences in leadership roles

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