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Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors at greater risk for developing heart disease

Thanks to advanced medical treatments, women diagnosed with breast cancer today will likely survive the disease.

19 Jun 2019

Study uncovers potential new way to prevent common pregnancy-related complications

About 1 in 10 pregnant women experience placenta abnormalities that lead to life-threatening preeclampsia (hypertension), preterm labor and fetal growth problems, but finding effective treatments to effectively prevent or reverse these conditions has so far been elusive.

19 Jun 2019

Duke researchers identify enzyme involved in regulating growth, spread of breast cancers

Immunotherapies have transformed cancer care, but their successes have been limited for reasons that are both complex and perplexing.

18 Jun 2019

New experimental system can rapidly assess pathogenic effects of a drug on baby's brain

Pregnant women are often advised to avoid certain drugs because of potential risks to their unborn infant's growing brain cells.

18 Jun 2019

Researchers develop DNA nanorobots that target breast cancer cells

According to the Mayo Clinic, about 20% of breast cancers make abnormally high levels of a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2).

17 Jun 2019

Elimination of vertical transmission of HCV from mothers to babies

Hepatitis C virus transmission from mothers to babies could largely be prevented if Canada recommended universal screening for HCV in pregnancy, argues a commentary in CMAJ.

17 Jun 2019

Cartoons influencing young adults to vape, finds new study

A new study from the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, concluded that the incidence of vaping among young people is rising because of advertising for e-cigarettes using cartoon characters.

17 Jun 2019

Novel insight could improve vaccines that protect pregnant women and newborns

A team led by Duke Health scientists has identified a cellular process that could lead to the development of safer and more effective vaccines that protect pregnant women as well as their newborns from dangerous infections.

16 Jun 2019

Long-acting contraceptives do not increase risk of HIV, concludes new study

One of the largest and most robust studies on HIV infection rates has concluded that long-acting contraceptives do not increase the risk of contracting HIV.

14 Jun 2019

Study: Pregnant woman's sense of personal space expands only during third trimester

New research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, shows that women undergo a significant mental as well as physical change during the late stages of pregnancy.

14 Jun 2019

Study deciphers impacts of milk polar lipids on cardiovascular risk of overweight women

Dairy products contain a wide variety of lipids, both triglycerides and polar lipids, the latter being specific lipids that naturally stabilize fat droplets and are notably found in cream and buttermilk.

14 Jun 2019

Pre-pregnancy maternal obesity may affect growth of breastfeeding infants

A pioneering new study suggests that babies born to obese or overweight women fail to grow properly during breastfeeding.

14 Jun 2019

First clinical test could enable personalized prognosis for triple-negative breast cancer patients

A personalized prognosis for patients diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer was the goal of a new study by Katherine Varley, PhD, researcher at Huntsman Cancer Institute and assistant professor of oncological sciences at the University of Utah.

13 Jun 2019

UK government to consider fortifying flour with folic acid to combat neural tube defects

A 12-week consultation has been launched to discuss whether folic acid should be added to flour in the UK.

13 Jun 2019

Study confirms role of genetics in determining menopause age and familial longevity

If you're wondering why you entered menopause earlier or later than other women, blame your mother. That's because numerous studies have confirmed the role of genetics in determining a woman's age at menopause.

13 Jun 2019

Research evaluates prenatal care providers' understanding of alcohol exposure and screening practices

There is no amount, pattern or timing of alcohol use during pregnancy proven safe for a developing fetus. Repeat: there is no amount, pattern or timing of alcohol use during pregnancy proven safe for a developing fetus.

13 Jun 2019

Saunas induce as much physical strain as moderate exercise

Most people assume that their blood pressure falls after a sauna, which is why this is often thought of as relaxing. This may be true in the long-term, but during the sauna session itself, surprisingly, the blood pressure rises just as if you were having a short moderately strenuous workout, according to a new study. This increases the workload on the heart.

13 Jun 2019

Does porn affect a women's experiences with a man?

New research has explored the association between pornography and intimate partner experiences among heterosexual women. The results reveal that there is a complex relationship between the two.

12 Jun 2019

Overdoses and suicides found to be common reasons for deaths of new mothers

Overdoses and suicides were among the most common reasons for mothers dying within a year of giving birth in California, according to a new study from Michigan State University and the University of California, Merced.

12 Jun 2019

Study reports significant link between exposure to inorganic dust and gout in women

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology demonstrate that occupational exposure to inorganic dust is a previously unknown risk factor for gout and also confirm known risk factors, such as alcoholism and obesity.

12 Jun 2019

Women's Health News

Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors at greater risk for developing heart disease

Study uncovers potential new way to prevent common pregnancy-related complications

Duke researchers identify enzyme involved in regulating growth, spread of breast cancers

New experimental system can rapidly assess pathogenic effects of a drug on baby's brain

Researchers develop DNA nanorobots that target breast cancer cells

Elimination of vertical transmission of HCV from mothers to babies

Cartoons influencing young adults to vape, finds new study

Novel insight could improve vaccines that protect pregnant women and newborns

Long-acting contraceptives do not increase risk of HIV, concludes new study

Study: Pregnant woman's sense of personal space expands only during third trimester

Study deciphers impacts of milk polar lipids on cardiovascular risk of overweight women

Pre-pregnancy maternal obesity may affect growth of breastfeeding infants

First clinical test could enable personalized prognosis for triple-negative breast cancer patients

UK government to consider fortifying flour with folic acid to combat neural tube defects

Study confirms role of genetics in determining menopause age and familial longevity

Research evaluates prenatal care providers' understanding of alcohol exposure and screening practices

Saunas induce as much physical strain as moderate exercise

Does porn affect a women's experiences with a man?

Overdoses and suicides found to be common reasons for deaths of new mothers

Study reports significant link between exposure to inorganic dust and gout in women

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