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Discovery of TRPC5 gene's role in obesity and postnatal depression offers hope for new treatments

Scientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal depression. The discovery, reported today in Cell, may have wider implications for the treatment of postnatal depression, with a study in mice suggesting that oxytocin may alleviate symptoms.

8 Jul 2024

Excessive pregnancy weight gain linked to prolonged labor, Japanese study reveals

Researchers found that excessive weight gain during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of prolonged labor in Japanese women, emphasizing the importance of monitoring weight gain to prevent complications.

8 Jul 2024

Subjective cognitive decline predicts future dementia risk, study finds

A study in JAMA Psychiatry finds that subjective cognitive decline (SCD) significantly predicts the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease (AD), and all-cause dementia in older adults.

7 Jul 2024

Targeted vitamin D supplementation may lower depression risk for deficient individuals, study finds

Targeted vitamin D supplementation for those with low levels can reduce the risk of depression, but shows no significant impact on chronic pain or other conditions.

7 Jul 2024

Study suggests cryptocurrency owners share unique psychological and political traits

A recent study links cryptocurrency ownership to various political, psychological, and social traits. Findings show strong correlations with conspiratorial thinking, extremist political views, and 'dark' personality traits like narcissism and psychopathy.

7 Jul 2024

England sees shifting mortality trends with obesity: Cardiovascular deaths decline, neurological and respiratory deaths rise

Obesity-related mortality rates in England show complex trends between 2004 and 2019. While overall mortality rates among obese individuals declined, the study highlights shifting causes of death, including an increase in neurological and respiratory deaths.

7 Jul 2024

Kenya increases access to modern contraceptives to drive down maternal mortality

Kenya is seeking to reduce maternal mortality by increasing access to modern contraceptives for women who have just given birth, or had an abortion or miscarriage, the country’s health ministry has said.

5 Jul 2024

PCOS linked to higher risk of adverse birth outcomes

The association between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and birth outcomes in women.

5 Jul 2024

Pandemic period sees spike in low birth weight among newborns in India

The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the incidence of low birth weight (LBW) in India.

5 Jul 2024

Recent advancements and challenges in cervical cancer prevention in China

Recent findings highlight significant advancements and challenges in cervical cancer prevention in China, particularly focusing on rising incidence and mortality rates in rural areas.

4 Jul 2024

More than 1,000 small changes in DNA identified that influence age of first period

Researchers examined nearly 800,000 women's DNA to explore puberty timing complexities. They identified signals related to menarche timing and investigated their influence on puberty onset.

4 Jul 2024

Disturbances in sleep patterns increase the risk of depression in midlife women

The relationship between sleep-wake changes and depressive symptoms among midlife women.

4 Jul 2024

Late-night REM sleep loss severely impacts brain connectivity, new study reveals

Research reveals that REM sleep deprivation disrupts brain connectivity, with the thalamus playing a key role in sensory information relay and REM sleep regulation.

4 Jul 2024

Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals

Study demonstrates that adherence to a healthy lifestyle can significantly mitigate the genetic risk of obesity and its related morbidities, emphasizing the importance of promoting healthy behaviors irrespective of genetic predisposition.

4 Jul 2024

High ambient temperatures during pregnancy can have detrimental impact on offspring health

As climate change warms the planet, high ambient temperatures are expected to be more common and intense over the coming decades in the U.S. and worldwide.

3 Jul 2024

Study reveals potential chemical risks in healthy diets for pregnant women

A study in Nature Food reveals that adherence to healthy dietary patterns during pregnancy may increase exposure to harmful environmental contaminants, affecting fetal health. The research highlights the need to balance dietary guidelines with potential chemical exposure risks.

3 Jul 2024

Tampons can be potential source of toxic metals, study finds

Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher has found.

3 Jul 2024

Impaired communication between immune cells leads to cognitive impairment in female Alzheimer's patients

Lead author Neta Rosenzweig, PhD, of the Ann Romney Center for Neurological Diseases, and senior author Oleg Butovsky, PhD, of the Ann Romney Center and Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, share key messages from their paper "Sex-Dependent APOE4 Neutrophil-Microglia Interactions Drive Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease" published in Nature Medicine.

3 Jul 2024

Exercise boosts tumor-killing white blood cells in breast cancer patients

A new Finnish study from University of Turku shows that already a 30-minute exercise can increase the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream of breast cancer patients.

3 Jul 2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

For the most part, Cori Lint was happy. She worked days as a software engineer and nights as a part-time cellist, filling her free hours with inline skating and gardening and long talks with friends.

3 Jul 2024

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Women's Health News

Discovery of TRPC5 gene's role in obesity and postnatal depression offers hope for new treatments

Excessive pregnancy weight gain linked to prolonged labor, Japanese study reveals

Subjective cognitive decline predicts future dementia risk, study finds

Targeted vitamin D supplementation may lower depression risk for deficient individuals, study finds

Study suggests cryptocurrency owners share unique psychological and political traits

England sees shifting mortality trends with obesity: Cardiovascular deaths decline, neurological and respiratory deaths rise

Kenya increases access to modern contraceptives to drive down maternal mortality

PCOS linked to higher risk of adverse birth outcomes

Pandemic period sees spike in low birth weight among newborns in India

Recent advancements and challenges in cervical cancer prevention in China

More than 1,000 small changes in DNA identified that influence age of first period

Disturbances in sleep patterns increase the risk of depression in midlife women

Late-night REM sleep loss severely impacts brain connectivity, new study reveals

Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals

High ambient temperatures during pregnancy can have detrimental impact on offspring health

Study reveals potential chemical risks in healthy diets for pregnant women

Tampons can be potential source of toxic metals, study finds

Impaired communication between immune cells leads to cognitive impairment in female Alzheimer's patients

Exercise boosts tumor-killing white blood cells in breast cancer patients

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

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