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Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

As women age, they are more susceptible to vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse because of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA).

25 Jan 2023

Transcriptomic analysis of placental tissue aids in understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy at the cellular level

Researchers explored the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy using digital spatial profiling of placental tissue.

24 Jan 2023

Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors willing or able to provide care

For Tammy Rainey, finding a health care provider who knows about gender-affirming care has been a challenge in the rural northern Mississippi town where she lives.

23 Jan 2023

Study identifies women with twofold increased risk of developing contralateral breast cancer

Women with cancer in one breast may be at higher risk of developing cancer in the opposite breast if they are carriers of specific genetic changes that predispose them to develop breast cancer, according to a study led by the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.

20 Jan 2023

Mapping Matters: new cellular atlas of endometriosis for better understanding of the disease

In this interview, News Medical spoke to Kate Lawrenson, Ph.D., about their latest research which detailed the molecular profile of endometriosis to help improve therapeutic options for the millions of women suffering from the disease.

19 Jan 2023

Dementia risk in women may be reduced by hormone replacement therapy

Women are at greater risk for dementia than men, probably because of waning estrogen levels following menopause. Estrogen is a key female hormone linked to reproductive, sexual, and neurological functions. A new study published in the journal Alzheimer's Research & Therapy examines how hormone replacement works in women with a high genetic risk for AD.

17 Jan 2023

The loss of epigenetic information accelerates the aging process

A new study in the journal Cell aimed to determine whether epigenetic changes are a cause of mammalian aging.

15 Jan 2023

Mediterranean diet may benefit health in part by incorporating moderate wine consumption

Many public health warnings have been issued against alcohol consumption, even in small quantities, though the evidence for such strict limits is controversial. The current study, published in the MDPI journal Nutrients, is a narrative review focused on clearing up some of the confusion associated with alcoholic drinks.

4 Jan 2023

Women have greater risk of venous thromboembolism than men, research shows

A research team from the Complexity Science Hub and MedUni Vienna analyzed 180,034 patients with diabetes mellitus and found evidence that women are at higher risk of venous thromboembolism than men - particularly during perimenopause.

3 Jan 2023

Insilico announces nomination of preclinical candidate targeting KAT6A for ER+/HER2- breast cancer therapy

Insilico Medicine ("Insilico"), a clinical-stage end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, today announced that the company's drug discovery team has nominated a preclinical candidate targeting KAT6A for ER+/HER2- breast cancer therapy utilizing its end-to-end Pharma.AI platform.

27 Dec 2022

PCOS increases risk of pancreatic cancer

A new study in confirms that a history of polycystic ovarian syndrome increases a patient’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

21 Dec 2022

Study highlights the lag in screening and treatment of osteoporosis

A new perspective article published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has highlighted that screening and treatment of osteoporosis lags behind other diseases, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and economic costs.

20 Dec 2022

Is bottled water really safer?

A new study looked at over 500 contaminants and indicators of microbial activity in 30 brands of bottled water and found some evidence that this supposition might be unfounded.

16 Dec 2022

New clue may explain why women are at greater risk for Alzheimer's disease

Scientists at Scripps Research and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found a clue to the molecular cause of Alzheimer's-;a clue that may also explain why women are at greater risk for the disease.

15 Dec 2022

Study discovers four genes linked to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors

A large study of military members led by researchers at Duke Health and the Durham VA identified four genes that are linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

15 Dec 2022

Subcutaneous fat protects against brain inflammation in females

Females' propensity to deposit more fat in places like their hips, buttocks and the backs of their arms, so-called subcutaneous fat, is protective against brain inflammation, which can result in problems like dementia and stroke, at least until menopause, scientists report.

14 Dec 2022

Study seeks to look for a better treatment for endometriosis

Up to 15% of women of reproductive age in the United States suffer from endometriosis, a condition characterized by pelvic pain, menstrual cramps and infertility.

14 Dec 2022

Specific bacteria in the bladder may indicate who is more prone to recurrent UTIs

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have identified specific bacteria in the bladder that may indicate which postmenopausal women are more susceptible to recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and they found that estrogen may play a role in reducing that susceptibility.

13 Dec 2022

Study discovers link between a lesser-known hormone and lipid levels in midlife women

Step aside estrogen. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a predictor of blood lipid -; or cholesterol -; status for midlife women that may be key to understanding how hormone replacement therapy contributes to heart health.

12 Dec 2022

Addition of capivasertib to fulvestrant doubles progression-free survival in HR-positive breast cancer patients

In patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative tumors resistant to aromatase inhibitors, addition of the investigational AKT inhibitor capivasertib to fulvestrant (Faslodex) doubled the median progression-free survival compared with placebo plus fulvestrant in the phase III CAPItello-291 clinical trial, according to results presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 6-10, 2022.

9 Dec 2022

Estrogen News and Research

Latest Estrogen News and Research

Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

Transcriptomic analysis of placental tissue aids in understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy at the cellular level

Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors willing or able to provide care

Study identifies women with twofold increased risk of developing contralateral breast cancer

Mapping Matters: new cellular atlas of endometriosis for better understanding of the disease

Dementia risk in women may be reduced by hormone replacement therapy

The loss of epigenetic information accelerates the aging process

Mediterranean diet may benefit health in part by incorporating moderate wine consumption

Women have greater risk of venous thromboembolism than men, research shows

Insilico announces nomination of preclinical candidate targeting KAT6A for ER+/HER2- breast cancer therapy

PCOS increases risk of pancreatic cancer

Study highlights the lag in screening and treatment of osteoporosis

Is bottled water really safer?

New clue may explain why women are at greater risk for Alzheimer's disease

Study discovers four genes linked to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Subcutaneous fat protects against brain inflammation in females

Study seeks to look for a better treatment for endometriosis

Specific bacteria in the bladder may indicate who is more prone to recurrent UTIs

Study discovers link between a lesser-known hormone and lipid levels in midlife women

Addition of capivasertib to fulvestrant doubles progression-free survival in HR-positive breast cancer patients

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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