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Black light helps determine disease extent of melasma in pregnant women

Researchers at Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine have found that using a black light, or Wood's light, helps dermatologists determine disease extent of melasma, a hyperpigmentation condition that causes brown and gray patches to appear on the face.

17 Jul 2017

New reusable, quick-drying sanitary pad could change life for women in developing countries

In many cultures menstruation is considered something dirty, and is a taboo subject that puts women of childbearing age in a difficult situation.

17 Jul 2017

Racial disparity in dementia risk, experts report

A series of studies presented at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2017) has highlighted racial inequities in the risk of dementia. The studies showed that the number of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias differed between races and also suggested that stress in early life and neighborhood disadvantage contribute to increased dementia risk.

17 Jul 2017

Risk of obesity, heart disease, and other health issues higher in those who consume artificial sweeteners, study finds

The study that aimed to understand if the consumption of artificial sweeteners is linked with adverse long term effects on weight and heart disease, was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), today.

17 Jul 2017

Women and girls with autism may face greater challenges with day-to-day tasks, study finds

Women and girls with autism may face greater challenges with real world planning, organization, and other daily living skills, according to a study published in the journal Autism Research.

14 Jul 2017

Attractiveness of partner can be driving force behind women's dieting motivations, FSU research finds

In today's appearance-driven world, body image can be a powerful influence on our choices and behaviors, especially related to dieting.

14 Jul 2017

Fermented red clover extract decreases number and severity of menopausal hot flushes

The vast majority of women in the menopause are familiar with the status of Red Clover as an herbal medicine that soothes hot flush symptoms and hormonal fluctuations.

14 Jul 2017

Working for many hours each day can increase risk of heart problems

Research published yesterday shows that the risk of developing an irregular heartbeat—atrial fibrillation— is considerably higher among people working more than 55 hours a week.

14 Jul 2017

Zika virus affecting teenage mothers in Brazil

Zika virus transmitted by mosquitoes is affecting scores of teenage girls in the latest Brazilian Zika outbreak. The consequences of this could be serious say experts

14 Jul 2017

Researchers highlight need to test female adolescents for iron deficiency and anemia

Physicians should consider blood testing of female adolescents for iron deficiency within a few years of starting menses, according to two studies by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

13 Jul 2017

Ground-breaking new breast cancer drugs have manageable toxicity profile for most patients

A ground-breaking new class of oral drugs for treating breast cancer, known as cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitors, are generally well-tolerated, with a manageable toxicity profile for most patients.

13 Jul 2017

Potential vaccines could protect developing fetus from Zika virus, UTMB study shows

Immunizing female mice with a Zika vaccine can protect their developing fetus from infection and birth defects during pregnancy, according to new research from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

13 Jul 2017

Scientists find greater cortical thickness in the brains of elderly female yoga practitioners

Scientists in Brazil have imaged elderly female yoga practitioners' brains and found they have greater cortical thickness in the left prefrontal cortex, in brain areas associated with cognitive functions like attention and memory.

13 Jul 2017

Smartphone data analysis reveals country-level differences in physical activity

US researchers have used people’s smartphones to amass large-scale physical activity data and measure activity patterns across populations worldwide. By looking at accelerometry data recorded on the phones, the researchers could assess physical activity levels among 717,527 people and compare it across 111 countries

13 Jul 2017

Study assesses success and efficacy of ovarian tissue freezing

Many women are turning to egg freezing to promote fertility, but what happens when it isn't an option because of special medical or other conditions? And, what option is there for women who want to preserve hormonal function, not just fertility?

13 Jul 2017

High maternal pre-pregnancy BMI linked to behavioral problems in boys

Maternal obesity and child neurodevelopmental problems have both increased in the U.S. and scientists have suggested a possible link.

13 Jul 2017

Mothers who breastfeed for at least 15 months may be less likely to develop MS

Mothers who breastfeed for a total of at least 15 months over one or more pregnancies may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) compared with those who don't breastfeed at all or do so for up to four months, according to a study published in the July 12, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Jul 2017

Targeting acid metabolite reduces size and spread of breast cancer

It's a metabolite found in essentially all our cells that, like so many things, cancer overexpresses. Now scientists have shown that when they inhibit 20-HETE, it reduces both the size of a breast cancer tumor and its ability to spread to the lungs.

12 Jul 2017

Internet-connected smart hearing aid: a life changing solution?

Oticon Opn is a hearing aid that allows connection to a smartphone and supports all the internet-enabled connectivity that you have on the internet that smart devices support. We have specifically chosen a web-based community called “If This Then That” (IFTTT) because it is a relatively very easy to use third party service that is supported by a lot of the large global device manufacturers.

12 Jul 2017

Women with high-risk pregnancies far more prone to heart disease

Women who have high-risk pregnancies or complications in childbirth are up to eight times more likely to suffer heart disease later in life. And many mothers — and their doctors — are unaware of the danger.

12 Jul 2017

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Black light helps determine disease extent of melasma in pregnant women

New reusable, quick-drying sanitary pad could change life for women in developing countries

Racial disparity in dementia risk, experts report

Risk of obesity, heart disease, and other health issues higher in those who consume artificial sweeteners, study finds

Women and girls with autism may face greater challenges with day-to-day tasks, study finds

Attractiveness of partner can be driving force behind women's dieting motivations, FSU research finds

Fermented red clover extract decreases number and severity of menopausal hot flushes

Working for many hours each day can increase risk of heart problems

Zika virus affecting teenage mothers in Brazil

Researchers highlight need to test female adolescents for iron deficiency and anemia

Ground-breaking new breast cancer drugs have manageable toxicity profile for most patients

Potential vaccines could protect developing fetus from Zika virus, UTMB study shows

Scientists find greater cortical thickness in the brains of elderly female yoga practitioners

Smartphone data analysis reveals country-level differences in physical activity

Study assesses success and efficacy of ovarian tissue freezing

High maternal pre-pregnancy BMI linked to behavioral problems in boys

Mothers who breastfeed for at least 15 months may be less likely to develop MS

Targeting acid metabolite reduces size and spread of breast cancer

Internet-connected smart hearing aid: a life changing solution?

Women with high-risk pregnancies far more prone to heart disease

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