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Vaccine mRNA not found in breast milk after COVID mRNA vaccination

A study conducted by researchers in the United States has found no evidence to suggest that the messenger RNA (mRNA) present in the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines that protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be transferred to human breast milk.

9 Mar 2021

Sugar-sweetened soda intake associated with increased risk of mortality among breast cancer patients

New research from the University at Buffalo suggests that breast cancer patients who drink sugar-sweetened beverages regularly are at increased risk for death from any cause and breast cancer in particular.

9 Mar 2021

Study uncovers mechanism to help explain how maternal stress causes idiopathic preterm birth

Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant deaths and illness in the U.S. -- yet its underlying molecular causes remain largely unclear. About 40 to 50% of preterm births, defined as births before 37 weeks of pregnancy, are estimated to be "idiopathic," meaning they arise from unexplained or spontaneous labor.

9 Mar 2021

Research reveals increased risk of COVID-19 among women with PCOS

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at a significantly increased risk of contracting COVID-19 than women without the condition, new research led by the University of Birmingham has revealed.

9 Mar 2021

Basement membrane around tumors can prevent the spread of cancer cells

For cancer cells to metastasize, they must first break free of a tumor's own defenses. Most tumors are sheathed in a protective "basement" membrane -- a thin, pliable film that holds cancer cells in place as they grow and divide.

9 Mar 2021

Using decision theory for precise choice of breast cancer treatment

The precise choice of treatment for breast cancer depends upon the status of the hormone receptors (for oestrogen and progesterone). Their conventional determination by means of immunohistochemistry (IHC) is associated with a certain error rate, which can be reduced by adding genomic data.

8 Mar 2021

FDA-approved drug has limited treatment efficacy for hypoactive sexual desire disorder

An independent analysis of the medical trials which formed the final basis of approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) strongly suggests the drug bremelanotide has very limited effectiveness as a treatment for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women, and that trial participants preferred a placebo.

8 Mar 2021

Despite modest progress, maternal and child undernutrition remains a key health concern

The Lancet today published the latest Series on Maternal and Child Undernutrition Progress, including three new papers that build upon findings from the previous 2008 and 2013 Series, which established an evidence-based global agenda for tackling undernutrition over the past decade.

8 Mar 2021

Study analyzes COVID fatality rate using age and GDP as proxies for the quality and abundance of healthcare

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed over 2.5 million lives globally as of today. The case fatality rate (CFR) is an important parameter in COVID-19 mortality research and is defined as the ratio of the number of infected cases to the death toll number.

7 Mar 2021

African American breast cancer survivors need to be better informed about CVD risk

African American breast cancer survivors are four times more likely to die from breast cancer than women of all other races and ethnicities, and they have a disproportionately high rate of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD).

5 Mar 2021

COVID-19 lockdown has significantly increased loneliness, social issues among women

Social distancing guidelines have reduced the spread of COVID-19, but lockdowns and isolation also have created or aggravated other well-being concerns, reports new research.

4 Mar 2021

New mothers need dietary guidance when providing breast milk to children with food allergy

Many new mothers with infants want very much to breastfeed as it is the gold standard for early nutrition.

4 Mar 2021

Smoking cessation drug shows potential to treat Parkinson's disease in females

Texas A&M University College of Medicine ressearchers have recently discovered that cytisine -- a smoking cessation drug commonly used in Europe -- reduces the loss of dopamine neurons in females. These findings provide potential evidence for the use of the drug to treat Parkinson's disease or stop its progression in women.

4 Mar 2021

Menopausal changes may drive a heightened appetite for fatty foods and weight gain

A new study in mice suggests that declining estrogen levels lower the taste buds' sensitivity to fats, which may drive a heightened appetite for fatty foods - and weight gain - after menopause.

4 Mar 2021

Study explores resilience and life experiences of women abused as children

Many women who were exposed to severe abuse or neglect in childhood nonetheless manage to feel a sense of wellbeing in adulthood.

4 Mar 2021

Research looks at COVID vaccine hesitancy and refusal among the U.S. public

Vaccination against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has rolled out in many countries, including the United States. As the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases continues to rise, vaccinating many people in the population is crucial. Despite campaigns to inform residents of the benefits of vaccines, many are still reluctant to get vaccinated.

4 Mar 2021

Accelerated accumulation of abdominal fat during menopause linked to heart disease risk

Women who experience an accelerated accumulation of abdominal fat during menopause are at greater risk of heart disease, even if their weight stays steady, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health-led analysis published today in the journal Menopause.

3 Mar 2021

Repeated attendance at mammography screening confers protection against breast cancer mortality

Attending the two most recent screening appointments before a breast cancer diagnosis protects against breast cancer death, according to a Queen Mary study of over half a million Swedish women conducted over 24 years.

3 Mar 2021

Research shows a causal relationship between neonatal antibody production and maternal microbiota

A healthy system of gut bacteria, or microbiota, is crucial to health: Gut bacteria not only aid with digestion, but also play an important role in the body's immune response. Infants, however, are not born with full-fledged gut microbiota, which makes it difficult for them to fight off intestinal infections.

3 Mar 2021

New guidance to manage swollen lymph nodes after COVID-19 vaccination

Lymph nodes in the armpit area can become swollen after a COVID-19 vaccination, and this is a normal reaction that typically goes away with time.

3 Mar 2021

Women's Health News

Vaccine mRNA not found in breast milk after COVID mRNA vaccination

Sugar-sweetened soda intake associated with increased risk of mortality among breast cancer patients

Study uncovers mechanism to help explain how maternal stress causes idiopathic preterm birth

Research reveals increased risk of COVID-19 among women with PCOS

Basement membrane around tumors can prevent the spread of cancer cells

Using decision theory for precise choice of breast cancer treatment

FDA-approved drug has limited treatment efficacy for hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Despite modest progress, maternal and child undernutrition remains a key health concern

Study analyzes COVID fatality rate using age and GDP as proxies for the quality and abundance of healthcare

African American breast cancer survivors need to be better informed about CVD risk

COVID-19 lockdown has significantly increased loneliness, social issues among women

New mothers need dietary guidance when providing breast milk to children with food allergy

Smoking cessation drug shows potential to treat Parkinson's disease in females

Menopausal changes may drive a heightened appetite for fatty foods and weight gain

Study explores resilience and life experiences of women abused as children

Research looks at COVID vaccine hesitancy and refusal among the U.S. public

Accelerated accumulation of abdominal fat during menopause linked to heart disease risk

Repeated attendance at mammography screening confers protection against breast cancer mortality

Research shows a causal relationship between neonatal antibody production and maternal microbiota

New guidance to manage swollen lymph nodes after COVID-19 vaccination

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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