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NUS researchers develop novel approach to identify onset of cancer-related fatigue

Breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience severe and persistent tiredness. In a recent study, a team led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) developed a novel approach to identify the onset of this common side effect and objectively follow its development.

30 Apr 2018

New pill for breast cancer diagnosis could do a better job than mammograms

As many as one in three women treated for breast cancer undergo unnecessary procedures, but a new method for diagnosing it could do a better job distinguishing between benign and aggressive tumors.

30 Apr 2018

Neonicotinoids may impact human health by disrupting hormonal systems, shows study

Neonicotinoids are currently the most widely used pesticides in the world and frequently make headlines because of their harmful effects on honeybees and other insect pollinators

27 Apr 2018

Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks decreases risks of C-section, other complications

It's better to induce than to watch and wait. That's the result of a new study published in PLOS ONE.

26 Apr 2018

New UCLA study could elucidate certain causes of infertility and miscarriage

A new study in the journal Nature Cell Biology has uncovered information about a key stage that human embryonic cells must pass through just before an embryo implants. The research, led by UCLA biologist Amander Clark, could help explain certain causes of infertility and spontaneous miscarriage.

26 Apr 2018

Hair products used by Black women contain dozens of hazardous chemicals

A new report published today in the journal Environmental Research shows that Black women are potentially exposed to dozens of hazardous chemicals through the hair products they use.

26 Apr 2018

Caffeine during pregnancy - babies 66 percent more likely to become overweight

A new study has shown that babies carry a 30 percent increased risk of being overweight when they are exposed to two cups of coffee daily while within the mother’s womb. If the mothers were consuming more than three cups of coffee a day while they were pregnant, the babies were 66 percent more likely to become overweight.

25 Apr 2018

Alcohol damages microbiome in the mouth

A new study has shown that alcohol alters and damages the natural bacterial environment in the mouth. The study titled, “Drinking alcohol is associated with variation in the human oral microbiome in a large study of American adults,” published this week (24th April 2018) in the journal Microbiome explored the effects of alcohol on these bacterial compositions within the mouth.

25 Apr 2018

Study finds elevated risk of developmental vulnerabilities for children of youngest and oldest mothers

Children born to teenage mothers have the highest risk of developmental vulnerabilities at age 5, largely due to social and economic disadvantage, a UNSW Sydney-led study of almost 100,000 school children has found.

25 Apr 2018

Maternal binge drinking may make offspring more vulnerable to mood problems and alcohol abuse

Binge drinking by pregnant and lactating mothers can impair the mental health of their offspring, reports a study published today in Frontiers in Psychiatry.

25 Apr 2018

Blue light exposure at night linked to higher risk of developing breast and prostate cancer

A study performed by an international team led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, reports a link between exposure to blue light at night and higher risk of developing breast and prostate cancer.

25 Apr 2018

Researchers develop new method for early and accurate breast cancer screening

A new method for early and accurate breast cancer screening has been developed by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Soroka University Medical Center, using commercially available technology.

25 Apr 2018

Jacobs Medical Center recognized with Baby Friendly Designation for efforts in mother-baby bonding

From holding your baby for the first time to bonding through breastfeeding, UC San Diego Health is committed to providing the highest quality of care and support for the best start to parenthood and life.

25 Apr 2018

California lawmakers seek reparations for people sterilized by the state

Rosie Zaballos liked to host playtime tea parties and was sweet to everyone she met. But her older brother worried that the 16-year-old, whom her family described as “a little slow,” might someday become pregnant.

25 Apr 2018

Regular soaking in hot tub improves health outlook in obese women with PCOS

According to new research, obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome may be able to improve their health outlook with a particularly enjoyable form of therapy: regular sessions in a hot tub.

25 Apr 2018

Girls with type 2 diabetes have high frequency of menstrual irregularities

Girls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

25 Apr 2018

Preantral zinc deficiency may affect fertility months

An estimated 10 percent of couples in the U.S. struggle with infertility. While a variety of factors can make it difficult for some people to get pregnant, ovulation disorders are a leading cause of female infertility.

24 Apr 2018

Perceived stress decreases for most women over 15-year span, study finds

While some research suggests that midlife is a dissatisfying time for women, other studies show that women report feeling less stressed and enjoy a higher quality of life during this period.

24 Apr 2018

Women who find purpose and meaning in life less likely to have anxiety, study shows

People who feel in control of their lives and who find purpose and meaning in life are less likely to have anxiety disorders even when going through the toughest times, according to a study led by the University of Cambridge.

24 Apr 2018

Study underscores need for resistance training in older women to fight effects of aging

Regular physical activity may help older women increase their mobility, but muscle strength and endurance are likely to succumb to the effects of frailty if they haven't also been doing resistance training.

24 Apr 2018

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NUS researchers develop novel approach to identify onset of cancer-related fatigue

New pill for breast cancer diagnosis could do a better job than mammograms

Neonicotinoids may impact human health by disrupting hormonal systems, shows study

Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks decreases risks of C-section, other complications

New UCLA study could elucidate certain causes of infertility and miscarriage

Hair products used by Black women contain dozens of hazardous chemicals

Caffeine during pregnancy - babies 66 percent more likely to become overweight

Alcohol damages microbiome in the mouth

Study finds elevated risk of developmental vulnerabilities for children of youngest and oldest mothers

Maternal binge drinking may make offspring more vulnerable to mood problems and alcohol abuse

Blue light exposure at night linked to higher risk of developing breast and prostate cancer

Researchers develop new method for early and accurate breast cancer screening

Jacobs Medical Center recognized with Baby Friendly Designation for efforts in mother-baby bonding

California lawmakers seek reparations for people sterilized by the state

Regular soaking in hot tub improves health outlook in obese women with PCOS

Girls with type 2 diabetes have high frequency of menstrual irregularities

Preantral zinc deficiency may affect fertility months

Perceived stress decreases for most women over 15-year span, study finds

Women who find purpose and meaning in life less likely to have anxiety, study shows

Study underscores need for resistance training in older women to fight effects of aging

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