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Mammography: Early breast cancer detection could lead to overdiagnosis

An analysis of breast cancer data revealed that many small breast cancers have an excellent prognosis because they are inherently slow growing, according to Yale Cancer Center experts.

8 Jun 2017

Study disrupts conventional wisdom that uterine fibroids cause miscarriages

A 10-year study, led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Katherine Hartmann, M.D., Ph.D., disrupts conventional wisdom that uterine fibroids cause miscarriages.

8 Jun 2017

Researchers find link between maternal grain consumption during pregnancy and kids' obesity by age 7

Children born to women with gestational diabetes whose diet included high proportions of refined grains may have a higher risk of obesity by age 7, compared to children born to women with gestational diabetes who ate low proportions of refined grains, according to results from a National Institutes of Health study.

8 Jun 2017

Women experience enhanced psychological health after viewing plus-size models, study reveals

A new study by Florida State University researchers reveals women are more likely to pay attention to and remember average and plus-size models in the media compared to thin models.

8 Jun 2017

ACR’s updated guideline provides recommendations on treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

The American College of Rheumatology's updated clinical guideline for the prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is now available online.

7 Jun 2017

New study finds lower levels of estrogen in women with stress urinary incontinence

Sex steroid levels change markedly during menopause, and estrogen deficiency after menopause causes changes within the urogenital tract.

7 Jun 2017

Adverse early life experiences and abuse may lead women to unnecessary, harmful surgeries

Mayo Clinic researchers report that women who suffered adverse childhood experiences or abuse as an adult are 62 percent more likely to have their ovaries removed before age 46.

7 Jun 2017

Study suggests optimal magnesium sulfate dosing for neuroprotection of preterm infants

A new study suggests that to optimize neuroprotection and prevent cerebral palsy in extremely preterm infants, women should receive magnesium sulfate to obtain a blood level between 3.7 and 4.4 mg/dL at the time of delivery.

7 Jun 2017

New review examines factors that may cause women to stop breastfeeding early

A recent systematic literature review has investigated potential sociodemographic, physical, mental, and social factors that may cause breastfeeding mothers to stop breastfeeding before infants reach 6 months of age.

7 Jun 2017

New review explores effect of HPV vaccination on cervical cancer screening

A new review looks at cervical cancer screening in the era of HPV vaccination. The review notes that trials have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of vaccines against HPV infection, but the complete effect of HPV vaccination as a cancer prevention strategy may not be fully evident for decades, given the slow progression from HPV infection to the development of cervical cancer.

7 Jun 2017

Physical exercise may be safe way to reduce postpartum depression

An analysis of published studies indicates that physical exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period is a safe way to achieve better psychological well-being and to reduce postpartum depressive symptoms.

7 Jun 2017

Gut composition affects whether white or brown bread is healthier, say researchers

Whether or not whole wheat bread is better for you than white bread is not as clear-cut as people generally believe and depends somewhat on an individual’s gut microbiome, say researchers.

7 Jun 2017

Study finds, 70% of women are not gaining a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy

According to a study published by JAMA, weight gain during pregnancy (gestational weight gain) that was above or below the guideline recommendations was linked with a higher risk of adverse maternal and infant outcomes, compared with weight gain within recommended levels.

7 Jun 2017

Research reveals women’s obstacles to cycling during pregnancy

Medical advice from risk-averse health professionals may contribute to some women's decisions to stop cycling to work during pregnancy, meaning they miss out on the potential benefits of the active commute.

7 Jun 2017

Alcohol consumption linked to higher prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women

If you feel as though you can't do as much physically as you've gotten older, there may be a reason. Both aging and menopause are known to affect sarcopenia, which is a loss of muscle mass and strength, which in turn affects balance, gait, and overall ability to perform tasks of daily living.

7 Jun 2017

Chemotherapy drug effective at preventing breast cancer's return, gives patients a better quality of life

The chemotherapy drug capecitabine gives patients a better quality of life and is as effective at preventing breast cancer from returning as the alternative regimen called CMF, when given following epirubicin.

7 Jun 2017

Moderate alcohol consumption has adverse effect on brain function

A new study reported this week suggests that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may also change the brain structure significantly and lead to worsening of functions.

6 Jun 2017

Maternal consumption of artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy linked to obesity in children

Children born to women who had gestational diabetes and drank at least one artificially sweetened beverage per day during pregnancy were more likely to be overweight or obese at age 7, compared to children born to women who had gestational diabetes and drank water instead of artificially sweetened beverages, according to a study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

6 Jun 2017

Survey: More than 52% of people living with debilitating skin condition wait over four years for a diagnosis

To mark HS (hidradenitis suppurativa) Awareness Week from 5-11 June 2017, the Champions for Change campaign calls for people who suspect they may have HS to go and see their GP without delay.

6 Jun 2017

New immunotherapy sends multiple myeloma into remission

Researchers are reporting the impressive results of a new cell and gene therapy that has achieved unprecedented success in treating multiple myeloma patients. Although the study is an early one and the population only included 35 people, every one of the patients responded to the treatment and 33 (94%) were in some degree of clinical remission within two months.

6 Jun 2017

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Mammography: Early breast cancer detection could lead to overdiagnosis

Study disrupts conventional wisdom that uterine fibroids cause miscarriages

Researchers find link between maternal grain consumption during pregnancy and kids' obesity by age 7

Women experience enhanced psychological health after viewing plus-size models, study reveals

ACR’s updated guideline provides recommendations on treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

New study finds lower levels of estrogen in women with stress urinary incontinence

Adverse early life experiences and abuse may lead women to unnecessary, harmful surgeries

Study suggests optimal magnesium sulfate dosing for neuroprotection of preterm infants

New review examines factors that may cause women to stop breastfeeding early

New review explores effect of HPV vaccination on cervical cancer screening

Physical exercise may be safe way to reduce postpartum depression

Gut composition affects whether white or brown bread is healthier, say researchers

Study finds, 70% of women are not gaining a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy

Research reveals women’s obstacles to cycling during pregnancy

Alcohol consumption linked to higher prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women

Chemotherapy drug effective at preventing breast cancer's return, gives patients a better quality of life

Moderate alcohol consumption has adverse effect on brain function

Maternal consumption of artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy linked to obesity in children

Survey: More than 52% of people living with debilitating skin condition wait over four years for a diagnosis

New immunotherapy sends multiple myeloma into remission

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

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