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Researchers develop new imaging technique to ensure complete removal of tumor during surgery

Of the quarter-million women diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the United States, about 180,000 undergo surgery to remove the cancerous tissue while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible.

18 May 2017

Younger women may face higher costs for breast cancer treatment than older patients

Younger women may face higher costs for breast cancer care than older patients at least in part because they're diagnosed when tumors are more advanced and require more aggressive treatment, a recent U.S. study suggests.

17 May 2017

Woman’s gradual weight gain can increase risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy

University of Queensland research has shown that gradual weight gain during a woman's reproductive years can more than double her risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.

17 May 2017

Common antidepressant use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of malformations in infants

Use of fluoxetine-the most commonly prescribed antidepressant-during pregnancy is linked with a slightly increased risk of malformations in infants, according to a recent analysis of published studies.

17 May 2017

Study measures increased 'fight or flight' response in young veterans with combat-related PTSD

A new study published this week in the Journal of Physiology finds that young veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have an increased 'fight or flight' response during mental stress.

17 May 2017

History of sleep: what was normal?

We used to sleep in two phases, with a first sleep and then a second sleep. Arguably from time immemorial to the nineteenth century, the dominant pattern of sleep in Western societies was biphasic, whereby most preindustrial households retired between 9 and 10pm, slept for 3 to 3 ½ hours during their “first sleep,”

17 May 2017

3-D printed ovary produces offspring in animal model

Researchers in the U.S., have managed to create an artificial ovary that enabled a mouse to conceive and produce babies.

17 May 2017

Fennel effective in management of postmenopause symptoms, study shows

Fennel, an anise-flavored herb used for cooking, has long been known for its health benefits for a variety of issues, including digestion and premenstrual symptoms.

17 May 2017

Breast cancer cells undergo stiffening state prior to becoming malignant, study shows

A study published now on Nature Communications shows that breast cancer cells undergo a stiffening state prior to acquiring malignant features and becoming invasive.

16 May 2017

Alcohol may change personality less than we think, say researchers

In a study published in Clinical Psychological Science, people typically reported a personality change between their sober and drunken state, yet observers watching from the outside noticed less of a change, with the only exception being increased extraversion among drinkers.

16 May 2017

WHO finds 1.2 million adolescent deaths annually, mostly from preventable causes

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners find that adolescent deaths amount to more than 3000 a day, which totals to 1.2 million deaths annually that are mostly from preventable or treatable causes. In low- and middle-income countries of the African and Southeast Asian regions, 855, 000 adolescents in the age group of 10–19-years old died in the year 2015. Road traffic injuries being the leading cause of death, and other major causes of deaths in adolescent are due to lower respiratory infections and suicide.

16 May 2017

Depression in elite athletes

Our main findings showed that high-performance athletes were just as likely as non-athletes to report mild or more severe depressive symptoms.

16 May 2017

Year-round flu vaccinations for pregnant mothers benefit babies in subtropical regions

Vaccinating pregnant mothers year-round against flu in the resource-challenged region of subtropical Nepal reduced infant flu virus infection rates by an average of 30 percent, increased birth weights by 15 percent and resulted in babies having less influenza, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

16 May 2017

University of Utah students develop new, 100% biodegradable feminine maxi pad

Each year, nearly 20 billion sanitary pads, tampons and applicators are dumped into North American landfills every year, and it takes centuries for them to biodegrade inside plastic bags, according to a 2016 Harvard Business School report. Additionally, it requires high amounts of fossil fuel energy to produce the plastic for these products, resulting in a large carbon footprint.

16 May 2017

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Researchers develop new imaging technique to ensure complete removal of tumor during surgery

Younger women may face higher costs for breast cancer treatment than older patients

Woman’s gradual weight gain can increase risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy

Common antidepressant use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of malformations in infants

Study measures increased 'fight or flight' response in young veterans with combat-related PTSD

History of sleep: what was normal?

3-D printed ovary produces offspring in animal model

Fennel effective in management of postmenopause symptoms, study shows

Breast cancer cells undergo stiffening state prior to becoming malignant, study shows

Alcohol may change personality less than we think, say researchers

WHO finds 1.2 million adolescent deaths annually, mostly from preventable causes

Depression in elite athletes

Year-round flu vaccinations for pregnant mothers benefit babies in subtropical regions

University of Utah students develop new, 100% biodegradable feminine maxi pad

Study provides insights into how HCMV infection causes birth defects

Discovery of steroid hormone in fruit flies may shed new light on maternal hypothyroidism

Researchers find direct link between outdoor temperature and risk of gestational diabetes

Study finds high and growing prevalence of women with heart disease delivering babies

Anisakiasis seen in patients in western countries as popularity of raw fish and seafood dishes increases

Researchers discover crucial link between metabolism and osteoarthritis

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

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