Women's Health - Jul 17, 2024 - Do probiotics really benefit healthy people?

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	Do probiotics really benefit healthy people? Recent research in Advances In Nutrition reviews the benefits of probiotics for healthy individuals, highlighting evidence gaps and the need for further study to support preventive recommendations.

	The role of vitamin D in hormonal balance 25(OH)D levels regulate multiple enzymes involved in the production of steroid hormones, such as adrenal steroid hormones, sex hormones, and sex hormone signaling. Vitamin D metabolizes enzymes in the human testis and ejaculatory tract and is also associated with spermatozoa maturity.

			How short-term nighttime carb restriction boosts exercise and burns fat Dietary modifications, like the sleep-low method, may improve exercise performance by optimizing glycogen storage and fat metabolism. A study in Nutrients shows night-time carbohydrate restriction benefits endurance and weight management.

			Study finds dried fruit consumption lowers type 2 diabetes risk Recent research shows that higher dried fruit intake is linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, highlighting potential health benefits despite its sugar content.

			Hidden threats in plant-based diets: Rising allergies to lesser-known legumes Researchers have identified emerging legume allergens like peas, lentils, and lupines, calling for more extensive studies and better diagnostics to manage increasing allergic reactions. The popularity of plant-based diets has brought new allergenic challenges to light.

	Lifestyle changes can greatly reduce heart disease risk in people with high genetic risk Study highlights the significant impact of genetic risk and lifestyle on early- and late-onset cardiovascular diseases, showing that lifestyle improvements can notably reduce CVD risk, especially in high genetic risk individuals.

	Fungal endophytes: A promising frontier for breast cancer treatment A recent study in Heliyon highlights the potential of fungal endophytes in developing novel anti-cancer agents, specifically targeting breast cancer therapy.

	Study uncovers long COVID risks for pregnant individuals Nearly one in 10 people who get COVID while pregnant will go on to develop long COVID, a report publishing July 11th in Obstetrics & Gynecology has found.

	Survey reveals many women unaware of minimally invasive uterine fibroid treatments Among women who have personally been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, more than half (53%) were presented with a hysterectomy, while fewer than 1 in 5 (20%) were presented with other less invasive options such as over-the-counter NSAIDs (19%), uterine fibroid embolization (17%), oral contraceptives (17%), and endometrial ablation (17%), according to new survey data by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Society of Interventional Radiology.

	New brain targets for GLP1-based obesity drugs may reduce weight without nausea Researchers identified distinct hindbrain GLP1R neurons driving satiety and aversion, offering new targets for effective, side-effect-free obesity treatments.

	Antibody-drug conjugate shows preclinical efficacy A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on May 20, 2024, entitled, "Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer."

	40% of US cancer cases linked to lifestyle choices Nearly 40% of cancer cases and 44% of cancer deaths in 2019 were due to modifiable risk factors, with cigarette smoking as the leading cause. This study highlights the potential to significantly reduce cancer burden through lifestyle changes.

	Alcohol use significantly associated with mental illness symptoms in college women The association between lifestyle factors and mental illness (MI) in college-going women.

	Scientists solve long-standing puzzle about how breastfeeding women's bones remain strong Researchers at UCSF and UC Davis solved a long-standing puzzle on how the bones of breastfeeding women stay strong even as they lose calcium to milk.

	Research reveals optimal magnesium levels could lower dementia risk Researchers found moderate evidence of a U-shaped link between serum magnesium levels and dementia, but more studies are needed to clarify magnesium's role in cognitive health.

	Menstrual cramps can be more severe and last longer during anovulatory cycles According to current understanding, menstrual cramps only happen in cycles in which an egg is released, or an ovulatory cycle. But new research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) is challenging this notion.

	New option emerges for managing stress urinary incontinence An investigational medication designated TAS-303 shows efficacy and safety in treatment of women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), reports a placebo-controlled clinical trial in the August issue of The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

	Researchers identify shared molecular mechanism in cancer and pregnancy that suppresses immune system Researchers elucidated the shared immune tolerance mechanisms in cancer and pregnancy, focusing on the role of an immune checkpoint protein as an onco-fetal immune tolerance checkpoint.

	Omega-3 fatty acids found to significantly reduce acne in new study Recent research highlights that omega-3 fatty acids significantly reduce acne severity. Supplementation and a Mediterranean diet improved skin condition in most study participants.

	Study finds lifelong orgasm gap influenced by age, gender, and sexual orientation Study reveals persistent disparities in orgasm rates across age, gender, and sexual orientation, highlighting the need for inclusive sexual health education and interventions.