Women risk having their vitamin D levels fall when they stop using birth control pills or other contraceptives containing estrogen, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Vitamin D is a hormone involved in the immune system and managing calcium levels in the blood. Proper calcium levels are … [Read more...]
Women Health News
New Anti-HIV Medication To Protect Women And Infants
HIV remains a major health concern for women and children globally. Worldwide, the majority of new HIV infections occur in young women. Each year, 1.5 million women living with HIV become pregnant. Without effective treatment, up to 45 percent of HIV-infected mothers will transmit the virus to their child, usually through breastfeeding. In an effort to prevent HIV transmission … [Read more...]
Revealed! Women who start menstruation, menopause later live upto 90
The number of women living to age 90 in the United States has increased significantly in the past century. Currently estimated at 1.3 million, this demographic is expected to quadruple by 2050. A new study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that women who start menstruation and experience menopause later in life may have increased … [Read more...]
Menopause Make Women’s Bodies Age Faster
Two UCLA studies reveal that menopause--and the insomnia that often accompanies it -- make women age faster. "For decades, scientists have disagreed over whether menopause causes aging or aging causes menopause," said Steve Horvath, a professor of human genetics and biostatistics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, … [Read more...]
Postmenopausal Women with metabolic syndrome linked to Sexual Dysfunction
Postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome report lower sexual activity, desire, and sexual satisfaction, according to a new report in The American Journal of Medicine. Understanding the effects of age and disease on sexual wellbeing is crucial as sexual health is increasingly associated with vitality. In a new study published in The American Journal of Medicine, … [Read more...]
Young Females At Greater Risk for ACL Re-tear
Graft size, sex and age have a significant effect on the odds of an ACL re-tear post reconstruction with a hamstring graft, say researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO. "Our research noted that female patients under the age of 25 with a graft size of less than 8 mm have an … [Read more...]
Obscure Virus Found in Women with Infertility
A new study has found that the little-known member of the human herpesvirus family called HHV-6A infects the lining of the uterus in 43% of women with unexplained infertility but cannot be found in uterine lining of fertile women. The study was conducted by investigators at the University of Ferrara, Italy. The study also found that the response of the immune system to … [Read more...]
HPV vaccine reduces cervical abnormalities
Young women who received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine through a school-based program had fewer cervical cell anomalies when screened for cervical cancer, found a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). "Eight years after a school-based HPV vaccination program was initiated in Alberta, 3-dose HPV vaccination has demonstrated early benefits, … [Read more...]
Natural Metabolite can Suppress Inflammation
An international group of scientists from US, Canada, Germany and Russia has revealed a substance produced in humans that can suppress the pro-inflammatory activity of macrophages -- specific cells of immune system. The substance known as itaconate is released in large quantities by macrophages themselves, but until now its role remained poorly studied. Now scientists have … [Read more...]
Harsh parenting may lead to obesity in young women
The adolescent years can be full of changes, whether physical, emotional, or familial. A new study by Iowa State University researchers suggests that when these years include prolonged periods of food insecurity coupled with harsh parenting practices, females are prone to obesity in early adulthood. "When females who are normal weight in their early adolescence … [Read more...]
Understanding the resistance to treatments against breast cancer
Estrogens are responsible for the survival and proliferation of tumor cells in 70% of all breast cancer cases. The most frequently used treatment to fight this variety of tumors relies on anti-estrogens such as tamoxifen. However, nearly a third of the patients develop a resistance to this type of therapy after a few years. In a study published in the journal Nucleic Acids … [Read more...]
Plant-based therapies can lead to improvement in menopausal symptoms
An analysis of more than 60 studies suggests that some plant-based therapies are associated with modest reductions in the frequency of hot flashes and vaginal dryness but no significant reduction in night sweats, according to a study appearing in the June 21 issue of JAMA. Medical treatments for symptoms associated with menopause are available, including hormone … [Read more...]
Bone hormone boosts muscle performance but declines with age
When we exercise, our bones produce a hormone called osteocalcin that increases muscle performance, according to a study publishing June 14 in a Cell Metabolism special issue on aging. Osteocalcin naturally declines in humans as we age, beginning in women at age 30 and in men at age 50. This study describes the first bone-derived hormone known to affect exercise … [Read more...]
Sleep duration varies by alcohol drinking patterns, race, and sex
A new study found that alcohol-sleep relationship differed importantly by race and sex. Compared to their white counterparts within each alcohol drinking pattern (never, moderate, excessive) investigated, black men and women were significantly more likely to get less than 6 hours of sleep, less likely to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep and generally more likely to get 9 or more … [Read more...]
Many with Migraines Have Vitamin Deficiencies, Says Study
A high percentage of children, teens and young adults with migraines appear to have mild deficiencies in vitamin D, riboflavin and coenzyme Q10 – a vitamin-like substance found in every cell of the body that is used to produce energy for cell growth and maintenance. These deficiencies may be involved in patients who experience migraines, but that is unclear based on existing … [Read more...]
Female sex hormone clue to fighting Systemic Sclerosis
The results of a study presented today at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2016) showed for the first time a beneficial effect of estrogens in experimental models of skin fibrosis that are representative of the disease process in systemic sclerosis (SSc). These findings may explain the increased incidence of SSc in women after the menopause, the … [Read more...]
Weight and diet may help predict sleep quality
The old adage "you are what you eat," may be better phrased as "your sleep relates to what you eat." An individual's body composition and caloric intake can influence time spent in specific sleep stages, according to results of a new study (abstract 0088) from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania that will be presented at SLEEP 2016, … [Read more...]
Global study shows diabetes and heart disease can be a deadly combination
The combination of type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease can be deadly. New research from a global study led by a physician from UConn Health has found that patients with Type 2 diabetes admitted into the hospital for congestive heart failure face a one in four chance of dying over the next 18 months. The results were presented on June 11 at the American Diabetes … [Read more...]
Clinicians seek best practices for management of chronic pain
As opioid abuse in the face of chronic pain becomes a major health concern, pain management for people with cancer is a challenge for providers. On April 2, 2016, Judith Paice, PhD, RN, FAAN, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, presented safe and effective opioid prescribing, discussing safety concerns, as well as best practices in … [Read more...]
New drug ‘retrains’ immune system to fight aggressive bladder cancer: NYU Medical Centre Study
A new drug that harnesses the immune system to attack tumors is highly effective against advanced bladder cancer, according to the results of an international clinical trial to be presented June 5 at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO). As part of the latest study findings to be presented at the Chicago meeting, injections of the … [Read more...]
ESight for Blindness
What was once just a blur is now clear for the first time. It’s called eSight. It won’t work for people who are completely blind, but for those who have low vision it can provide a life- changing experience. Eleven-year-old Emily Anderson is legally blind, but she can see her best friend Emmy for the first time with the help of eSight, electronic glasses. They use a high … [Read more...]
Bacteria found in female upper reproductive tract, once thought sterile: University of North Carolina Study
They're inside our gut, on the skin, and in the mouth. Thousands of different types of micro-organisms live in and on the body, playing helpful roles in digestion or in aiding the body's natural defense system. Now, scientists at the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have found tiny organisms living in the upper female reproductive tract, an … [Read more...]
Are drops in estrogen levels more rapid in women with migraine? Answers American Academy of Neurology Research
Researchers have long known that sex hormones such as estrogen play a role in migraine. But there's been little research on how that works. Do women with migraine have higher estrogen levels in general? Higher levels at the peak of the monthly cycle? Research published in the June 1, 2016, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, … [Read more...]
Dietary supplements may prevent and reverse severe damage to aging brain: McMaster University Research
A dietary supplement containing a blend of thirty vitamins and minerals -- all natural ingredients widely available in health food stores -- has shown remarkable anti-aging properties that can prevent and even reverse massive brain cell loss, according to new research from McMaster University. It's a mixture scientists believe could someday slow the progress of catastrophic … [Read more...]
Female smokers more likely to kick the habit by ‘timing’ their quit date with their menstrual cycle
Women who want to quit smoking may have better success by carefully timing their quit date with optimal days within their menstrual cycle, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The results, published online this month in Biology of Sex Differences, were also presented at the annual meeting of the … [Read more...]
A Recent Study paves way for new therapies in fight against calcium disorders
A study led by researchers at Georgia State University provides new insights into the molecular basis of human diseases resulting from mutations in the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR), a protein found in cell membranes. Their findings, published in the journal Science Advances, may assist in the development of novel receptor-based therapeutics for mutations that lead to … [Read more...]
A Recent Study Reveals Urine sample could be used to diagnose complex, serious pregnancy disorder
A team of scientists from the Federal State Budget Institution "Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology," Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, the Emanuel Institute for Biochemical Physics, and the Talrose Institute for Energy Problems of Chemical Physics have developed an approach for a method of non-invasive testing for pregnant women with a serious … [Read more...]
New technique captures activity of an entire brain in a snapshot: Rockefeller University Research
When it comes to measuring brain activity, scientists have tools that can take a precise look at a small slice of the brain (less than one cubic millimeter), or a blurred look at a larger area. Now, researchers at Rockefeller University have described a new technique that combines the best of both worlds--it captures a detailed snapshot of global activity in the mouse … [Read more...]
Gut bacteria may contribute to poor health in patients with kidney disease: An American Society of Nephrology Study
In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the accumulation of a gut bacterial metabolite that's normally excreted in urine may contribute to serious health problems. The findings come from a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). Chronic kidney disease is associated with a heightened risk of premature death and … [Read more...]
Underestimated burden: Epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s impair sexuality
Neurological disorders can impair sexuality on a much more massive scale than frequently assumed, leaving loss of desire, erection problems and infertility in their wake. Both men and women are affected. A person's self-esteem, love life and relationship with a significant other can all suffer. But as Prof David B. Vodušek from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, pointed out … [Read more...]
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