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Persistent bloating can be a sign of ovarian cancer, warns charity

The charity Target Ovarian Cancer that there is an "alarmingly low rate of awareness" among women that persistent bloating is a major symptom of ovarian cancer.

20 Feb 2018

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy could protect against childhood obesity

Every parent wants to give their child the best start in life, but what if that consideration needed to happen before the baby was even born?

From BetterYou Ltd 20 Feb 2018

UH Cleveland Medical Center explores novel treatments for uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids, or uterine myomas, can cause symptoms that include unusually long and heavy menstrual flow, pain, enlarged uterus, pressure on the bladder and rectum, and uncomfortable intercourse.

19 Feb 2018

Heart attack symptoms often missed in women

A new study has shown that symptoms of heart attack may often be missed among women aged 55 years or less as these symptoms may be less common than the traditional chest pains.

19 Feb 2018

Liquid biopsies could be used as new predictive marker for metastatic TNBC

A clinically relevant "liquid biopsy" test can be used to profile cancer genomes from blood and predict survival outcomes for patients with metastatic triple negative breast cancer, according to new research published by a multi-institutional team of researchers with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center -- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

19 Feb 2018

Myriad's EndoPredict offers better prediction of breast cancer recurrence, analysis shows

Myriad Genetics, Inc. today announced that a comparative analysis of commercially available prognostic breast cancer tests in patients with early-stage breast cancer has been published in JAMA Oncology.

19 Feb 2018

Self-sampling followed by HPV testing can benefit women at risk of cervical cancer

Using self-sampling followed by HPV testing, more than twice as many women at risk of developing cervical cancer could be identified and offered preventive treatment.

16 Feb 2018

Women exposed to cleaning products suffer decreased lung function, finds study

A new study has found that females who use cleaning products at home or are employed as cleaners are more prone to the risks of deteriorated lung function than women who do not clean.

16 Feb 2018

Research identifies gene variants that play key role in how ovarian cancer patients process chemotherapy

Research has identified gene variants that play a significant role in how women with ovarian cancer process chemotherapy.

16 Feb 2018

US-based clinical study highlights safety and effectiveness of MENTOR MemoryShape Gel Breast Implants

Mentor Worldwide LLC, a global leader in breast aesthetics and part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices companies, announced today the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery publication of a U.S.-based 10-year clinical study involving 955 patients which highlights the safety of MENTOR MemoryShape Gel Breast Implants.

16 Feb 2018

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of cancers

A new study by French researchers links ultra-processed food consumption and cancer. Ultra-processed foods include mass produced chicken and fish nuggets, meatballs, breads, buns, crisps, chocolates, sweets, cakes, instant noodles and soups, frozen and ready to eat meals, sodas, sweetened drinks etc.

16 Feb 2018

Researchers find shortcomings in pregnancy and prenatal care for women with diabetes

Researchers who analyzed data from the UK's National Pregnancy in Diabetes Audit found concerning shortcomings in pregnancy preparation and prenatal care for women with diabetes. In addition, significant clinic-to-clinic variation across the England and Wales suggests opportunities for improvement.

15 Feb 2018

Major review suggests link between female sex hormones and allergies, asthma

Fluctuations in female sex hormones could play a role in the development of allergies and asthma, a major review of evidence suggests.

15 Feb 2018

Women using short-acting asthma relievers take longer to become pregnant, study shows

Women with asthma who only use short-acting asthma relievers take longer to become pregnant than other women, according to international research led by the University of Adelaide.

15 Feb 2018

Intermountain Medical Center launches rooming-in program to support bonding between mothers and newborns

Mothers and babies belong together - which is why Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City has launched a rooming-in program to support early bonding between mothers and newborns.

15 Feb 2018

Cervical tumors may be vulnerable to therapies that attack cancer's fuel supply, study shows

Cancer therapies have improved -- in some cases dramatically -- over the past two decades, but treatment for cervical cancer has remained largely unchanged. All patients receive radiation and chemotherapy, yet despite the aggressive approach, the regimen fails in about one-third of patients with cervical cancer that has spread beyond the cervix but not outside the pelvis.

15 Feb 2018

Job loss following breast cancer diagnosis linked to race and insurance status

Job loss following early-stage breast cancer diagnosis is associated with race and insurance status, but not with any clinical or treatment-related factors, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

14 Feb 2018

PFA in food grade items of daily use linked to obesity and weight gain

A new study from researchers at Harvard University has shown that certain chemicals used in consumer products as well as industrial products are linked to obesity and weight gain. The chemicals under the scanner are perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). These PFAs have been linked to raised cholesterol, hormone imbalance, immune problems, cancers and obesity.

14 Feb 2018

Eating faster linked to obesity

A new study has thrown light on several eating habits that could be linked to obesity. Notable among these are speed of eating, eating after dinner snacks and eating within 2 hours of sleeping. The study titled, “Effects of changes in eating speed on obesity in patients with diabetes: a secondary analysis of longitudinal health check-up data” appeared in the latest issue of the online journal BMJ Open.

14 Feb 2018

Kidney stones on the rise among Americans, finds study

According to a new study, there is an increasing incidence of kidney stones among men and women living in the United States. The study is published this week in the latest issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

14 Feb 2018

Women's Health News

Persistent bloating can be a sign of ovarian cancer, warns charity

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy could protect against childhood obesity

UH Cleveland Medical Center explores novel treatments for uterine fibroids

Heart attack symptoms often missed in women

Liquid biopsies could be used as new predictive marker for metastatic TNBC

Myriad's EndoPredict offers better prediction of breast cancer recurrence, analysis shows

Self-sampling followed by HPV testing can benefit women at risk of cervical cancer

Women exposed to cleaning products suffer decreased lung function, finds study

Research identifies gene variants that play key role in how ovarian cancer patients process chemotherapy

US-based clinical study highlights safety and effectiveness of MENTOR MemoryShape Gel Breast Implants

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of cancers

Researchers find shortcomings in pregnancy and prenatal care for women with diabetes

Major review suggests link between female sex hormones and allergies, asthma

Women using short-acting asthma relievers take longer to become pregnant, study shows

Intermountain Medical Center launches rooming-in program to support bonding between mothers and newborns

Cervical tumors may be vulnerable to therapies that attack cancer's fuel supply, study shows

Job loss following breast cancer diagnosis linked to race and insurance status

PFA in food grade items of daily use linked to obesity and weight gain

Eating faster linked to obesity

Kidney stones on the rise among Americans, finds study

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