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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

Studies show hemp's potential for treating ovarian cancer

Results from some of the first studies to examine hemp's ability to fight cancer show that it might one day be useful as plant-based treatment for ovarian cancer. Hemp is part of the same cannabis family as marijuana but doesn't have any psychoactive properties or cause addiction.

24 Apr 2018

WPI researcher launches mobile app for assessing perinatal depression in women

A researcher at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has launched a mobile app that will give obstetric providers an important new tool for assessing perinatal depression in women and guiding them to treatment. Perinatal depression affects one in seven women and is the most common medical complication of pregnancy.

23 Apr 2018

Study links past experiences with bias and avoidance of doctors in women with higher BMI

A study out of Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health linked past experiences with bias and discrimination and avoidance of doctors in women with higher body weights.

23 Apr 2018

Vegetarian diet and Mediterranean diet close to each other in health benefits

At present, the Mediterranean diet is considered to be one of the healthiest diets that provide multiple benefits to the heart as well as aiding in losing weight.

23 Apr 2018

Prenatal marijuana use linked to increased chance of low birth weights

With marijuana use during pregnancy on the rise, a new study led by the Colorado School of Public Health shows that prenatal cannabis use was associated with a 50 percent increased likelihood of low birth weight, setting the stage for serious future health problems including infection and time spent in Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

23 Apr 2018

Future screening is more likely for people with false-positive cancer screening results

An analysis of electronic medical records indicates that patients who previously had a false-positive breast or prostate cancer screening test are more likely to obtain future recommended cancer screenings.

23 Apr 2018

Targeted radiotherapy found to be a good option for women with early breast cancer

Quality of life for women treated with a more targeted radiotherapy treatment - called accelerated partial breast irradiation - is at least as good as quality of life for women treated with standard radiotherapy, according to research presented at the ESTRO 37 conference and published simultaneously in The Lancet Oncology.

23 Apr 2018

Study shows no increased risk of breast cancer recurrence after DIEP flap reconstruction

After surgery for breast cancer women who have undergone breast reconstruction using abdominal tissue do not have a higher risk of recurrence than women who have not undergone breast reconstruction. This has been shown by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in a study published in the British Journal of Surgery.

23 Apr 2018

Study uncovers possible source of gender differences in migraines

Of the more than 38 million Americans who experience migraine headaches, 28 million are women. Compared to men, women also experience more frequent and severe migraines and don't respond as well to drug treatments.

23 Apr 2018

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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

Studies show hemp's potential for treating ovarian cancer

WPI researcher launches mobile app for assessing perinatal depression in women

Study links past experiences with bias and avoidance of doctors in women with higher BMI

Vegetarian diet and Mediterranean diet close to each other in health benefits

Prenatal marijuana use linked to increased chance of low birth weights

Future screening is more likely for people with false-positive cancer screening results

Targeted radiotherapy found to be a good option for women with early breast cancer

Study shows no increased risk of breast cancer recurrence after DIEP flap reconstruction

Study uncovers possible source of gender differences in migraines

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