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Children born to older mothers more likely to have better cognitive abilities, research shows

In contrast to 40 years ago, children born to older mothers today are more likely to perform better in cognitive ability tests than those born to younger mothers, reveals new research from the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research.

13 Feb 2017

Baby’s sex linked to pregnant women's immune responses, study shows

Women have claimed for years that their bodies react differently whether they're pregnant with a male or female baby. Some studies suggest that a baby's sex could play a role in why some women report differences with morning sickness, cravings and other symptoms based on the sex of their baby.

10 Feb 2017

False positives from mammogram screening can be detrimental to future care

A study conducted by the University of Illinois, Chicago, and published this week by the American Association for Cancer Research, indicates that women who experience a false positive after mammogram screening are more likely to delay or avoid future screening appointments.

10 Feb 2017

Researchers report extraordinary resilience of woman who endured multiple strokes

Stroke is a type of lesion caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, which results in the death of some of the brain's neurons.

9 Feb 2017

Expert highlights importance of genetic counseling for cancer patients

"Every cancer diagnosis should come with a referral to genetic counseling," says cancer expert Dr. Antonio Giordano, President of the Sbarro Health Research Organization at Temple University.

9 Feb 2017

Study explores links between genetic susceptibility and heterogeneous phenotypes of lymphedema

Each year, about 1.38 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer. Advances in diagnosis and treatment have facilitated a 90-percent, five-year survival rate, among those treated.

9 Feb 2017

False positive result causes women to delay subsequent screening mammogram, study finds

Women who had a false positive result from a screening mammogram were more likely to delay or forgo their subsequent screening mammogram than women who had a true negative result.

9 Feb 2017

Study reveals how Thailand achieved elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission

Thailand has become the first Asian country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, thanks to a pragmatic multi-sector response backed by strong political commitment and heavy government investment, a study published in Paediatrics and International Child Health reports.

9 Feb 2017

Special spectrometry method can help better detect harmful cells linked to cancer

A special spectrometry method that is normally used in analyses of computer chips, lacquers and metals has been further developed at the University of Gothenburg so that it can help researchers better detect harmful cells in the body.

8 Feb 2017

Mayo Clinic study quantifies immune cell types linked to future risk of developing breast cancer

Researchers from Mayo Clinic have quantified the numbers of various types of immune cells associated with the risk of developing breast cancer. The findings are published in a study in Clinical Cancer Research.

8 Feb 2017

Research: Daylight savings time contributes to higher miscarriage rates among IVF patients

Daylight savings time contributes to higher miscarriage rates among women undergoing in vitro fertilization who had had a prior pregnancy loss according to new research out of Boston Medical Center and IVF New England.

8 Feb 2017

Is today’s society really sleep deprived?

Sleep deprivation often hits the headlines and we are frequently told we need 8 hours a night. But how much sleep do we really need? Are we sleeping less than we used to and is today's society really sleep deprived? A recent meeting at the Royal Society of Medicine aimed to answer these questions.

8 Feb 2017

Breast reconstruction after mastectomy offered less often to older women, study finds

A national study from England indicates that older women are often not offered immediate breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, even though guidelines state that surgeons should discuss reconstruction with all suitable patients and that it should be available at the initial surgical operation.

8 Feb 2017

New study sheds light on how prenatal BPA exposure increases obesity risk

An expectant mother's exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) can raise her offspring's risk of obesity by reducing sensitivity to a hormone responsible for controlling appetite, according to a mouse study published in the Endocrine Society's journal Endocrinology.

8 Feb 2017

Researchers launch first real-time study to measure efficacy of fertility app

In what is believed to be the first study of its kind, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center's Institute for Reproductive Health announced today the launch of a year-long study to measure the efficacy of a new app, Dot, for avoiding unintended pregnancy as compared to efficacy rates of other family planning methods.

8 Feb 2017

Women's Health News

Children born to older mothers more likely to have better cognitive abilities, research shows

Baby’s sex linked to pregnant women's immune responses, study shows

False positives from mammogram screening can be detrimental to future care

Researchers report extraordinary resilience of woman who endured multiple strokes

Expert highlights importance of genetic counseling for cancer patients

Study explores links between genetic susceptibility and heterogeneous phenotypes of lymphedema

False positive result causes women to delay subsequent screening mammogram, study finds

Study reveals how Thailand achieved elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission

Special spectrometry method can help better detect harmful cells linked to cancer

Mayo Clinic study quantifies immune cell types linked to future risk of developing breast cancer

Research: Daylight savings time contributes to higher miscarriage rates among IVF patients

Is today’s society really sleep deprived?

Breast reconstruction after mastectomy offered less often to older women, study finds

New study sheds light on how prenatal BPA exposure increases obesity risk

Researchers launch first real-time study to measure efficacy of fertility app

Study finds link between breast density and contralateral breast cancer

Early menstruation linked to higher stroke risk

Novel evidence-based tool provides guidance for women on elective egg freezing

Immune system plays paradoxical role in breast cancer metastasis

Uterine glands produce several key factors for embryo growth and pregnancies, study shows

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

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