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Alcoholism may have different effects on the brain’s reward system of women than in men

A collaborative study between researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston University School of Medicine has found evidence implying that alcoholism may have different effects on the reward system in the brains of women than it does in men.

21 Apr 2017

Study finds high degree of discordance between Myriad Genetics and public database in BRCA1 and BRCA2 variant classifications

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, today announced that new data comparing BRCA1 and BRCA2 variant classifications between Myriad Genetics and a commonly used public genetic database was published in the journal The Oncologist.

21 Apr 2017

Researchers identify novel molecular mechanism involved in progression, metastasis of TNBC

University of Tsukuba-led researchers identified a novel molecular mechanism involved in progression and metastasis in the most aggressive form of breast cancer.

21 Apr 2017

Increased alcohol consumption linked to higher risk of rosacea in women

Women who are concerned about the health of their skin may want to think twice the next time they reach for a chardonnay or a Cosmo.

20 Apr 2017

Mindfulness class provides clear benefit for women, study finds

In a new study of a Brown University scholarly course on mindfulness that also included meditation labs, researchers found that the practice on average significantly helped women overcome "negative affect" -- a downcast mood -- but did not help men.

20 Apr 2017

“Young” blood revitalizes elderly mice’s learning and memory skills, say researchers

Researchers have found that infusing elderly mice with human umbilical cord blood boosts the animals’ learning and memory capabilities. The team, from Stanford University School of Medicine, also identified a single protein in the blood that seemed to be responsible for the improved cognitive performance.

20 Apr 2017

Brown fat in humans: more than previously thought

Brown fat is a tissue well studied in small mammals, where it acts as a heat-producing organ to stay warm in a cold environment. Its unequivocal identification in adult, healthy humans about a decade ago is of major importance due to its immense capacity to convert chemical energy into heat

20 Apr 2017

Clinicians use 3D printing to treat woman with degenerative spinal condition

Clinicians recently used 3D printing to help treat a woman with a degenerative condition of the spinal column.

20 Apr 2017

Researchers find significant link between maternal diet and drinking during pregnancy

It has been shown that both heavy and occasional drinking among the general population are linked to eating less fruits and vegetables, and eating more processed and fried meat

20 Apr 2017

Researcher aims to eliminate chemotherapy-resistant ovarian tumors using virus treatment

In some cases, the Lassa virus starts with a fever and general weakness, moving toward headache, muscle pain, possible facial swelling, deafness, and worse. About 15 percent of patients hospitalized with severe cases die.

20 Apr 2017

Study finds higher rate of metal sensitization in women after joint replacement

Why are women at higher risk of complications after total hip or knee replacement surgery? An increased rate of hypersensitivity to the metals contained in joint implants might be a contributing factor, suggests a study in the April 19 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

20 Apr 2017

Researchers find that volunteering may help reduce substance abuse among female student-athletes

More than 180,000 student-athletes from 450 colleges and universities compete in Division III sports, the largest NCAA division; nearly 44 percent are female.

19 Apr 2017

Salty food doesn’t make you thirsty; it makes you hungry, say experts

A new study has shown that eating salty food does not make you thirsty, but rather, it diminishes thirst. What eating salty food does do is increase the need for energy and therefore food.

19 Apr 2017

Study shows moderate-severe hot flashes as risk factor for depression

A new study of more than 2,000 perimenopausal and menopausal women showed that moderate-severe vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes or night sweats) were an independent and significant risk factor for moderate-severe depression.

19 Apr 2017

Strawberry extract can inhibit spread of breast cancer cells, mice study shows

A study by European and Latin American researchers has shown that strawberry extract can inhibit the spread of laboratory-grown breast cancer cells, even when they are inoculated in female mice to induce tumours.

19 Apr 2017

Nearly 1000 young UK women could become victims of SCAD each year, study finds

The largest ever study into a form of heart attack that mainly affects younger, seemingly healthy women has found there could be 1,000 victims per year in the UK.

19 Apr 2017

Scalp cooling technology to fight cancer causing alopecia (hair loss) approved by the FDA

Paxman Coolers Limited announced today that The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the company to market the Paxman Scalp Cooling System, a scalp cooling technology that was developed by a British family to reduce hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

From Paxman 19 Apr 2017

Study shows magnesium supplements can reduce chances of breaking a bone

Supplementing magnesium through the skin is a superior way to protect bone health say health pioneers BetterYou, as a new study reveals that taking magnesium supplements in middle age can help prevent breaks.

From BetterYou Ltd 19 Apr 2017

Study shows how interplay between semen and female reproductive tract could impact fertility

For a mammal's sperm to succeed, it must complete the swim of its life to reach and fertilize an egg. That's easier if it swims through water, not goo.

19 Apr 2017

Antidepressant use during early pregnancy not linked to risk of autism, ADHD in kids, study shows

A study led by Indiana University suggests that mothers' use of antidepressants during early pregnancy does not increase the risk of their children developing autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conditions previously associated with these medications.

18 Apr 2017

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Alcoholism may have different effects on the brain’s reward system of women than in men

Study finds high degree of discordance between Myriad Genetics and public database in BRCA1 and BRCA2 variant classifications

Researchers identify novel molecular mechanism involved in progression, metastasis of TNBC

Increased alcohol consumption linked to higher risk of rosacea in women

Mindfulness class provides clear benefit for women, study finds

“Young” blood revitalizes elderly mice’s learning and memory skills, say researchers

Brown fat in humans: more than previously thought

Clinicians use 3D printing to treat woman with degenerative spinal condition

Researchers find significant link between maternal diet and drinking during pregnancy

Researcher aims to eliminate chemotherapy-resistant ovarian tumors using virus treatment

Study finds higher rate of metal sensitization in women after joint replacement

Researchers find that volunteering may help reduce substance abuse among female student-athletes

Salty food doesn’t make you thirsty; it makes you hungry, say experts

Study shows moderate-severe hot flashes as risk factor for depression

Strawberry extract can inhibit spread of breast cancer cells, mice study shows

Nearly 1000 young UK women could become victims of SCAD each year, study finds

Scalp cooling technology to fight cancer causing alopecia (hair loss) approved by the FDA

Study shows magnesium supplements can reduce chances of breaking a bone

Study shows how interplay between semen and female reproductive tract could impact fertility

Antidepressant use during early pregnancy not linked to risk of autism, ADHD in kids, study shows

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