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Oral health strategies for healthy aging: A call to action

Research explores the connection between aging populations and oral health, proposing an integrated model to address health challenges in older adults, with a focus on policy changes in the UK.

10 Oct 2024

Major study launched to explore diet and exercise benefits for metastatic breast cancer patients

Two hundred people are being recruited for a major study investigating how diet and exercise can help those living with metastatic breast cancer.

10 Oct 2024

Research explores the impact of offering self-sampling for cervical cancer screening

A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London reveals women would welcome the option to choose between self-sampling and traditional screening done by a nurse or doctor for human papillomavirus (HPV)-based cervical screening.

10 Oct 2024

Physical activity in pregnancy reduces asthma risk in offspring

The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy, compared to a child of a mother who is less active, a new study by the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), Kuopio University Hospital (KUH) and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) shows.

10 Oct 2024

Understanding the long-term effects of subtle abuse

New research from the University of East Anglia has uncovered a significant gap in understanding of a harmful form of domestic abuse known as subtle or covert abuse.

10 Oct 2024

Breast cancer mortality plummets by 44%, but alarming racial gaps persist

The latest American Cancer Society report reveals a 44% decline in breast cancer mortality since 1989, but racial disparities remain, with underserved populations seeing little progress. Increased screening and access to treatment are critical for future reductions.

9 Oct 2024

Researchers discover potential therapeutic approach for triple negative breast cancer

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains the most aggressive and deadly type of breast cancer, but new findings from cancer researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, are pointing the way toward therapeutic strategies that could be tested in clinical trials in the future.

9 Oct 2024

Coffee consumption during pregnancy not linked to children's neurodevelopmental difficulties

A University of Queensland-led study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in children, but researchers are advising expectant mothers to continue following medical guidelines on caffeine consumption.

9 Oct 2024

Spatiotemporal trends in maternal deaths and mortality surveillance

Analysis reveals that misclassified maternal fatalities may distort US mortality statistics, emphasizing the importance of accurate death certificate reporting.

9 Oct 2024

Elevated blood glucose levels increase early-onset colorectal cancer risk

Study finds elevated blood glucose levels significantly increase the risk of colorectal cancer, with early-onset cases showing a stronger association. No non-linear relationships were detected.

8 Oct 2024

High-fiber diets transform gut microbiome, improving health across multiple diseases

Researchers identified two competing guilds of gut bacteria, one beneficial and one harmful, which can predict health outcomes and treatment success in diseases like type 2 diabetes.

8 Oct 2024

Policy change linked to rise in treatment-resistant vaginal thrush

A change in policy may be helping to drive a rise in treatment-resistant vaginal thrush, amid significant yearly increases in the prevalence of fungal infections caused by fungal Candida species, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.

8 Oct 2024

Eating more beans leads to weight loss and better nutrition

Adults who consume beans show higher intake of essential nutrients, better diet quality, and improved weight outcomes, highlighting the health benefits of beans.

8 Oct 2024

Smartphone data can reveal early dementia risks during real-world navigation

Researchers found that smartphone data from a wayfinding task can reveal cognitive decline patterns in older adults, especially those with subjective cognitive decline (SCD).

8 Oct 2024

AI detects breast cancer years before diagnosis from mammograms

Recent research suggests AI mammogram scores can predict breast cancer up to six years before clinical diagnosis, offering an opportunity for earlier intervention.

8 Oct 2024

New insights into how DAPK3 regulates the migration of triple-negative breast cancer cells

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the subtype of breast cancer that is the hardest to treat. TNBC patients account for more than 20,000 cases of this condition annually in the U.S. alone.

8 Oct 2024

Relationship between intake of artificial sweeteners and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Researchers identify causal associations between artificial sweeteners and pregnancy outcomes.

8 Oct 2024

Common breast cancer therapies may speed up aging, study shows

A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed that common breast cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, may accelerate the biological aging process in breast cancer survivors.

8 Oct 2024

Study suggests humans are approaching a biological limit to life

We've seen dramatic increases in life expectancy over the 19th and 20th centuries, thanks to healthier diets, medical advances and many other quality-of-life improvements.

8 Oct 2024

Study reveals gaps in hepatitis C treatment among reproductive-aged women

Most pediatric cases of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are perinatal, meaning the virus is transmitted from birthing parent to child during pregnancy or birth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

7 Oct 2024

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Women's Health News

Oral health strategies for healthy aging: A call to action

Major study launched to explore diet and exercise benefits for metastatic breast cancer patients

Research explores the impact of offering self-sampling for cervical cancer screening

Physical activity in pregnancy reduces asthma risk in offspring

Understanding the long-term effects of subtle abuse

Breast cancer mortality plummets by 44%, but alarming racial gaps persist

Researchers discover potential therapeutic approach for triple negative breast cancer

Coffee consumption during pregnancy not linked to children's neurodevelopmental difficulties

Spatiotemporal trends in maternal deaths and mortality surveillance

Elevated blood glucose levels increase early-onset colorectal cancer risk

High-fiber diets transform gut microbiome, improving health across multiple diseases

Policy change linked to rise in treatment-resistant vaginal thrush

Eating more beans leads to weight loss and better nutrition

Smartphone data can reveal early dementia risks during real-world navigation

AI detects breast cancer years before diagnosis from mammograms

New insights into how DAPK3 regulates the migration of triple-negative breast cancer cells

Relationship between intake of artificial sweeteners and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Common breast cancer therapies may speed up aging, study shows

Study suggests humans are approaching a biological limit to life

Study reveals gaps in hepatitis C treatment among reproductive-aged women

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