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Scorched earth ! Report paints grim outlook for global population, heatwaves

According to new research, unless carbon emissions are controlled, up to 75% of the world population could literally 'take the heat' in the form of deadly heat waves by 2100.

19 Jun 2017

Pfizer initiates Phase 1 trial of investigational GBS vaccine

Pfizer Inc. today announced that it has started a Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers of PF-06760805, an investigational vaccine designed to help protect against Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection.

19 Jun 2017

Cryopreservation of Embryos to Improve Assisted Reproductive Technology

If we were to compare the progression of cryopreservation technology during recent years, we would find that from 2004 to 2013 over a timeframe of a decade, there has been around a 2.5 times increase in the rate of frozen-thawed embryo transfers (FETs) that were reported to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). While the rate of fresh embryo transfers (ET) that were completed was the same.

From Sofia Hospital of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine 19 Jun 2017

Broken heart syndrome may cause permanent damage

A condition called Takotsubo syndrome may cause longer-term damage to the heart muscle than was previously thought, according to a study funded by the British Heart Foundation.

19 Jun 2017

Six in ten mothers criticized about parenting skills, new report finds

Some mommy-shaming "wars" become national news headlines. Actress Reese Witherspoon was recently food-shamed for feeding her toddler cinnamon buns for breakfast. Critics were quick to judge model Coco Rocho for giving her baby formula.

19 Jun 2017

Coconut oil in diet is rich in saturated fats and bad for heart says AHA advisory report

According to a new report from the American Heart Association, the use of coconut oil in the diet may not be such a good idea as previously thought.

19 Jun 2017

Study finds direct link between birth outcomes and placental oxygen transport

When a baby is born small, it's often attributed to genetic factors or maternal risk factors like poor nutrition or smoking.

16 Jun 2017

Body cooling for wheelchair comfort

People with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) are unable to sweat because their body can no longer communicate with their brain. They risk overheating with every revalidation exercise. While this was the main driver for Staels Design, we have since noted that almost every single wheelchair user has issues with heat and moisture.

16 Jun 2017

Mutations identified that enable human transmission of avian flu

A systematic mutation analysis has shown that changes in just three amino acids of the avian influenza H7N9 virus receptor binding protein confers specificity for human cells.

16 Jun 2017

Broccoli may help type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar, study finds

According to a new study, concentrated broccoli sprout extract may help type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar.

16 Jun 2017

Penn State scientists win grant to develop novel approach to contraception

Two Penn State researchers have received a grant through the Grand Challenges Explorations program -- an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation -- to develop a novel approach to contraception.

15 Jun 2017

Breast cancer drug Kadcyla now offered on NHS

In a major move, Kadcyla, a breast cancer drug that could prolong life expectancy and disease free survival among breast cancer patients is to be offered on NHS as a result of a deal between the health service and Pharmaceutical company Roche.

15 Jun 2017

Female chronic pain sufferers who catastrophize more likely to take prescribed opioids

Female chronic pain sufferers who catastrophize, a psychological condition in which pain is exaggerated or irrationally focused on, not only report greater pain intensity, but are more likely to be taking prescribed opioids than men with the same condition, according to a study published Online First in Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

15 Jun 2017

French fries and fried potato consumption linked to early death in new research

According to latest research, eating fried potatoes could be connected to an early death. The study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition adds that boiled and steamed potatoes do not carry the same risk as fried potatoes. Fried potatoes studied included French fries, potato chips and hash browns.

15 Jun 2017

FDA labeling rule helps providers better explain medication risks and benefits to pregnant, breastfeeding patients

The new U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule should help healthcare providers better explain to pregnant and breastfeeding patients the benefits and risks of taking a specific medication.

15 Jun 2017

Being overweight or obese during pregnancy increases risk of birth defects, study finds

The risk of babies being born with major birth defects increases, the more overweight or obese a mother is, according to a Swedish study. The authors of the research say their findings “underline the importance of having a maternal BMI in the normal range before pregnancy” and that efforts should be made to encourage women of reproductive age to adopt a healthy lifestyle and obtain a normal body weight before conception.

15 Jun 2017

Study reveals early indication of Alzheimer’s in adults with normal cognition

A new study led by the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California (USC) reveals that older adults with elevated levels of brain-clogging plaques, yet normal cognition, experience faster mental decline, suggestive of Alzheimer's disease. The study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association on June 13 presented the earliest precursor—the toxic and sticky protein as part of the disease, before symptoms arise.

15 Jun 2017

New position paper recommends sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages for better treatment

Sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages are needed to reduce adverse reactions in women, according to a position paper from the European Society of Cardiology published today in the June issue of European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy.

15 Jun 2017

Happitech, Arrhythmia Alliance and Bug Labs launch Heart for Heart e-health initiative

Happitech, Arrhythmia Alliance and Bug Labs will announce the launch of the Heart for Heart e-health initiative. This initiative invites people to participate in the world’s largest crowdsourced heart health initiative by inviting them to contribute their heart rhythm data using the free Heart for Heart iPhone App.

15 Jun 2017

Study finds that molecular decoy can target and reduce UTI-causing bacteria in the gut

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections, and they tend to come back again and again, even when treated. Most UTIs are caused by E. coli that live in the gut and spread to the urinary tract.

15 Jun 2017

Women's Health News

Scorched earth ! Report paints grim outlook for global population, heatwaves

Pfizer initiates Phase 1 trial of investigational GBS vaccine

Cryopreservation of Embryos to Improve Assisted Reproductive Technology

Broken heart syndrome may cause permanent damage

Six in ten mothers criticized about parenting skills, new report finds

Coconut oil in diet is rich in saturated fats and bad for heart says AHA advisory report

Study finds direct link between birth outcomes and placental oxygen transport

Body cooling for wheelchair comfort

Mutations identified that enable human transmission of avian flu

Broccoli may help type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar, study finds

Penn State scientists win grant to develop novel approach to contraception

Breast cancer drug Kadcyla now offered on NHS

Female chronic pain sufferers who catastrophize more likely to take prescribed opioids

French fries and fried potato consumption linked to early death in new research

FDA labeling rule helps providers better explain medication risks and benefits to pregnant, breastfeeding patients

Being overweight or obese during pregnancy increases risk of birth defects, study finds

Study reveals early indication of Alzheimer’s in adults with normal cognition

New position paper recommends sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages for better treatment

Happitech, Arrhythmia Alliance and Bug Labs launch Heart for Heart e-health initiative

Study finds that molecular decoy can target and reduce UTI-causing bacteria in the gut

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Scaling organ‑chip technology for human‑relevant drug discovery

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