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Pregnant women more likely to be victim of assault-related trauma, study shows

Studies have found that one in six pregnant women have been abused by a partner – beaten, stabbed, shot, or even murdered.

5 May 2017

Obese women may get less dangerous form of preeclampsia, study suggests

Despite having higher rates of preeclampsia, a dangerous high-blood pressure disorder of late pregnancy, obese women may be less than half as likely to suffer strokes, seizures, and other serious complications of the disorder. The

5 May 2017

Secondhand smoke may have different effects on men and women, Amish community research finds

New research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found that secondhand smoke tends to have somewhat different effects on men and women.

5 May 2017

Researchers pinpoint gene that plays crucial role in formation of neural tube defects

Researchers have identified a gene that plays a key role in the formation of neural tube defects, a problem commonly found in infants of pregnant women with diabetes.

5 May 2017

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

The study conducted by Dr Richard Stephens, from Keele University, and David Spierer and Emmanuel Katehis, from Long Island University Brooklyn, reveals that swearing aloud makes individuals stronger.

5 May 2017

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

5 May 2017

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

5 May 2017

Pediatric cardiology expert advises pregnant women to ask three questions about fetal ultrasounds

For pregnant women, it is standard practice to get a general fetal ultrasound between 18 to 22 weeks of pregnancy. Ultrasound scans, which use high-frequency sound waves to show images of the fetus, placenta and amniotic fluid, help the doctor see how the baby is developing and detect possible birth defects.

5 May 2017

Genetic study outlines path to personalize breast cancer risk assessment and treatment

Although the odds of developing breast cancer are nearly identical for black and white women, black women are 42 percent more likely to die from the disease. This mortality gap – driven by social and environmental, as well as biological factors – continues to persist.

4 May 2017

Cognitive dysfunction in breast cancer patients linked to post-traumatic stress

Subtle cognitive dysfunction and decline in breast cancer patients was largely independent of chemotherapy but associated with cancer-related post-traumatic stress in a German multisite study.

4 May 2017

Study shows first removal of HIV-1 replication using CRISPR/Cas9, gene editing technology

A new study published in the journal Molecular Therapy reveals that HIV DNA in the genome of living animals can be removed to eliminate further infection. While a permanent cure for infection caused by HIV remains a challenge due to the ability of the virus to hide away in latent reservoirs. The study team comprising Wenhui Hu, Kamel Khalili, Laura H. Carnell, and Won-Bin Young carried out an experiment on three different animal models.

4 May 2017

Younger women diagnosed with breast cancer face significant treatment burden, report shows

As the nation struggles with soaring health care costs, a new report by RTI International shows that younger women diagnosed with breast cancer face a significant treatment burden.

4 May 2017

Study reveals safety data for using antimalarials during first trimester of pregnancy

Malaria is more common and severe in pregnant women, increasing their risk of miscarriage and other adverse outcomes. The adverse consequences of malaria in pregnancy require prompt, safe, and effective treatment.

3 May 2017

Brisk walk or other physical activity is crucial for better health, shows study

It is not the amount of time spent sitting still that matters. Instead, it is the extent of physical activity that is essential in reducing the risk of elderly women developing cardiovascular disease, as shown in a new örebro study published in PLOS ONE.

3 May 2017

African-Americans are living longer, but racial disparity still exists, according to CDC

A report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown there is still disparity between African-Americans (blacks) and whites in terms of life expectancy.

3 May 2017

Study reveals gluten diet is not connected with heart disease among non-celiac people

The study findings published online in the British Medical Journal today reveal that the intake of a long-term gluten diet is not connected with coronary heart disease among people without celiac disease.

3 May 2017

Healthcare cuts linked to spike in mortality in England and Wales?

Deaths in 2015 increased by 5.6% compared to 2014, with 28,231 more deaths recorded. This is the biggest percentage increase for over 50 years, and third biggest since WWII.

3 May 2017

Specific genetic changes in the placenta of women may serve as biomarker to predict newborn health

UCLA scientists have discovered specific genetic changes in the placentas of women who gave birth to growth-restricted infants. These changes appear to sabotage the ability of the placenta to grow blood vessels and adequately nourish the fetus, interfering with the infant's growth in the womb.

3 May 2017

Prenatal cocaine exposure linked to increased risk of drug use among teens

While the crack cocaine epidemic peaked in the late 1980's, its effects are still causing harm to an estimated 3 million teenagers and young adults exposed to the stimulant in the womb.

3 May 2017

Standardized cigarette packaging may reduce number of people who smoke

According to the World Health Organization, tobacco use kills more people worldwide than any other preventable cause of death. Global health experts believe the best way to reduce tobacco use is by stopping people starting to use tobacco, and encouraging and helping existing users to stop.

3 May 2017

Women's Health News

Pregnant women more likely to be victim of assault-related trauma, study shows

Obese women may get less dangerous form of preeclampsia, study suggests

Secondhand smoke may have different effects on men and women, Amish community research finds

Researchers pinpoint gene that plays crucial role in formation of neural tube defects

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

Study reveals swearing provides tolerance toward pain and makes individuals stronger

Pediatric cardiology expert advises pregnant women to ask three questions about fetal ultrasounds

Genetic study outlines path to personalize breast cancer risk assessment and treatment

Cognitive dysfunction in breast cancer patients linked to post-traumatic stress

Study shows first removal of HIV-1 replication using CRISPR/Cas9, gene editing technology

Younger women diagnosed with breast cancer face significant treatment burden, report shows

Study reveals safety data for using antimalarials during first trimester of pregnancy

Brisk walk or other physical activity is crucial for better health, shows study

African-Americans are living longer, but racial disparity still exists, according to CDC

Study reveals gluten diet is not connected with heart disease among non-celiac people

Healthcare cuts linked to spike in mortality in England and Wales?

Specific genetic changes in the placenta of women may serve as biomarker to predict newborn health

Prenatal cocaine exposure linked to increased risk of drug use among teens

Standardized cigarette packaging may reduce number of people who smoke

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