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The latest women's health news from News Medical |
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 | | |  Long-term effects of IVF on women’s health: Cancer risk, heart disease, and menopause IVF treatment does not appear to increase long-term risks of major cardiovascular disease or breast cancer, although outcomes must be interpreted cautiously because infertility itself influences many health risks. Current research suggests most long-term health effects are modest, with small or uncertain associations observed for menopause timing, ovarian tumors, and psychological outcomes in specific patient subgroups. | | | | |  Can aging bring improvement instead of decline? Long-term study says yes A large longitudinal study of U.S. adults found that many older people improve in cognitive function or walking speed over time, challenging the idea that aging inevitably leads to decline. Positive beliefs about aging were associated with higher odds of improvement in both cognitive and physical health. | |
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|  | | | | |  Why people regain weight after dieting: The science of metabolism, hormones, and appetite Weight loss triggers biological adaptations, including hormonal shifts, metabolic slowing, neural reward changes, and adipose tissue memory, that can make long-term weight maintenance challenging. Understanding these mechanisms helps explain why obesity behaves as a chronic, relapsing condition requiring sustained management strategies. | |  | | | | |  Why dancing may be one of the most joyful ways for older adults to stay healthy A qualitative case study examined how older adults experience joy, accessibility, and well-being while participating in a community dance program at Canada’s National Ballet School. Using video elicitation and focus groups, participants described how inclusive class design, music, storytelling, and social connection supported meaningful engagement in later life. | | | | | | |  Researchers propose that Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut, not the brain A perspective in The Journal of Clinical Investigation argues that environmental exposures may interact with the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier to trigger biological processes linked to Parkinson’s disease. The authors propose that cumulative environmental stressors can erode host resilience, promoting α-synuclein pathology, immune activation, and neurodegeneration. | |
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| | | |  A large cohort study of more than 600,000 US veterans with type 2 diabetes found that initiating GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with lower risks of developing substance use disorders compared with SGLT-2 inhibitors. Among veterans with existing substance use disorders, GLP-1 receptor agonist use was also linked to fewer overdose events, hospitalizations, and suicide-related outcomes. | | | | |  Discover how just four minutes of supramaximal interval training can trigger powerful cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychological adaptations that rival longer traditional workouts. | | | | |  A community study of 280 adults in Cyprus examined whether tattoo presence and tattooed body surface area (tBSA) are associated with maladaptive personality traits. Tattooed individuals showed higher Disinhibition, while greater tattoo coverage was modestly linked to Antagonism and Disinhibition. | | | | |  A large UK Biobank study of more than 350,000 adults found that social isolation, but not loneliness alone, was associated with a modest increase in overall cancer risk during over 11 years of follow-up. The association was stronger in women and appeared partly linked to socioeconomic disadvantage, unhealthy behaviors, and inflammatory processes. | | | | |  This study explores the relationship between sleep patterns and insulin sensitivity, emphasizing the impact of weekday sleep and weekend catch-up on metabolism. | | | | |  In the 1970s, the contraceptive pill was the most frequently used method of contraception in Western countries; in Germany, for example, one in three women used "the pill." | | | | |  Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have made an important discovery about how genetic mutations in breast cancer patients can interact and drive resistance to certain drugs called CDK4/6 inhibitors. This finding, published in Nature, suggests a new strategy for predicting and preventing resistance to specific therapies based on the tumor's genetic profile. | | | | |  A prospective analysis of 2,077 children in the Canadian CHILD Cohort Study found that higher intake of ultra-processed foods at age three was associated with slightly higher behavioral and emotional symptom scores by age five. Modeling showed that replacing 10% of calories from ultra-processed foods with minimally processed foods was associated with modestly lower symptom scores. | | | | |  If you're diagnosed with breast cancer, what should you eat to ensure the best prognosis? | | | | |  Cells in our immune system are best known for providing security against external invaders such as bacteria and viruses. These immune cells also guard against internal threats, including cancerous tumors. | | | | |  A simple 5-minute test addressing major endometriosis diagnostic delays and treatment has been developed by University of Queensland researchers. | | | | |  A White House briefing in September 2025 that raised concerns about acetaminophen use during pregnancy and promoted the drug leucovorin as a potential autism treatment was followed by sharp changes in how doctors prescribed those medications nationwide, according to a new study. | | | | |  Samantha Smith of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, went into the operating room for emergency removal of an ectopic pregnancy. | |
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