News Feature Channel: Women's Health

Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in Massachusetts

Susan G. Komen — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:55:34 EST

Susan G. Komen commended the Massachusetts legislature for passing and Gov. Maura Healey for signing legislation that eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Study Identifies Pregnant Women at Risk for Substance Use

Stony Brook University — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:20:31 EST

A new study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine conducted by a team of Stony Brook University researchers used the PROMOTE Prenatal Screener - a unique screening tool for use during pregnancy - to pinpoint vulnerabilities for substance use.

Pre-Workout Beetroot Juice Improves Fitness Gains in Late Postmenopausal Women

American Physiological Society (APS) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:00:50 EST

Drinking beetroot juice before a workout could enhance the benefits of exercise training in postmenopausal women, according to new research published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.

SLU Study Explores the Pandemic's Impact on Breastfeeding Practices in Historically Marginalized Communities

Saint Louis University — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:05:50 EST

The study, recently published in the Maternal and Child Health Journal, found that 34% of mothers said stay-at-home orders facilitated easier breastfeeding at home, stronger mother-child bonding, and extended breastfeeding duration for many women. However, the pandemic also presented significant barriers, including limited access to lactation support and heightened maternal stress.

Roswell Park Clinical Trial Points Toward Promising New Therapy for Most Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:50:19 EST

A new treatment approach developed at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has shown promising results in a phase 1 clinical trial for patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the most aggressive type of breast cancer. Results of the study are newly reported in The Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer.

The Women and Stress Behind Rural Farming in America

University of Georgia — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:15:58 EST

Recent research from the University of Georgia suggests the unique stresses from farm life may be taking a toll on one of the pillars of the families that make your dinners possible: the women who keep farming families running.

Study: Coronary Function Testing Improves Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Women

Yale School of Medicine — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:40:40 EST

VUMC Receives $3.3 Million to Combat Preterm Labor

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:15:32 EST

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is receiving $3.3 million over two years through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health's (ARPA-H) Sprint for Women's Health for its early-stage research efforts to develop medications designed to suppress premature uterine contractions during pregnancy.

Personalized Breast Cancer Treatment through Non-Invasive Liquid Biopsy

Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:35:22 EST

In patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-low breast cancer, the molecular classification of their case plays a pivotal role in the formulation of personalized treatment plans aimed at optimizing outcomes. Despite notable advancements in this field, significant challenges persist. Issues such as pre-analytical variability, interpretative ambiguity, and inconsistent threshold definitions hinder accurate diagnosis and subsequent treatment decisions. In this context, emerging liquid biopsy technologies present a promising solution.

New Blood Test May Accurately Predict Preterm Birth Risk

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:45:59 EST

A new blood test developed at The Ohio State University College of Nursing - in collaboration with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - is the first of its kind to potentially predict the risk for preterm birth in early pregnancy, one of the leading causes of childhood death worldwide.

Chewing Xylitol Gum Linked to Decrease in Preterm Birth

University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:55:06 EST

Results from a study in Malawi showed that chewing gum containing xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol sugar, was associated with a 24% reduction in preterm birth. The findings were published today in Med (a Cell Press journal). Researchers found that the group of pregnant individuals randomized to receive chewing gum also saw a 30% drop in low-birthweight babies, when compared with the control group which did not receive xylitol gum, noted lead author Dr. Greg Valentine, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

New Study Links Air Pollution with Increased Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Births

University of California, Irvine — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:15:20 EST

Vulnerable populations without access to green space and exposed to higher temps were most affected

Only Half of Young Cancer Patients Report a Discussion on Fertility Preservation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:55:29 EST

Only half of people with early-onset cancers reported discussing fertility preservation options prior to their oncology treatments, according to results of a cross-sectional study published Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open.

Traumatic Childhood Events May Increase Risk for Long-Term Health Effects in Breast Cancer Survivors

University of Kansas Cancer Center — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:50:37 EST

Childhood trauma can increase a breast cancer survivor's chance of experiencing more severe and longer-lasting treatment-related anxiety, depression and fatigue, as well as reduced cognitive function, years after cancer treatment has ended, according to a preliminary study led by Jamie Myers, Ph.D., FAAN, research associate professor at the University of Kansas School of Nursing.

Smidt Heart Institute Experts Will Give Key Presentations at AHA Scientific Sessions 2024

Cedars-Sinai — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:40:10 EST

Physicians and investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai will give more than 30 presentations at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions Nov. 16-18 in Chicago.

Study Sheds Light on How BRCA1 Gene Mutations Fuel Breast Cancer

Harvard Medical School — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:00:54 EST

At a glance: A new study in mice explains how even a single faulty copy of the BRCA1 gene can fuel tumor growth. The findings suggest the dominant "two-hit" hypothesis of cancer development may not tell the full story behind how cancer arises. Study identifies cellular changes that prime cancer-related genes for action and render cells vulnerable to tumor growth. The findings can inform new treatments that block the priming effect to prevent breast cancer formation.

Abortion and Women's Future Socioeconomic Attainment

University of Utah — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:25:31 EST

Adolescents in regions with fewer abortion restrictions and those who had an abortion were more likely to have graduated from college, earn higher incomes and have greater financial stability at two time-points over an almost 25-year period. Girls who became teen moms, conversely, were more likely to experience eviction, debt and food insecurity.

UChicago Medicine Expands Its Midwifery Program, Giving Expectant Mothers More Personalized Care

University of Chicago Medical Center — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:05:12 EST

UChicago Medicine is adding midwives, offering more personalized childbirth experiences for parents-to-be.

Cleveland Clinic Announces Updated Findings in Preventive Breast Cancer Vaccine Study

Cleveland Clinic — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:25:35 EST

Cleveland Clinic researchers are presenting updated findings from their novel study of a vaccine aimed at preventing triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and lethal form of the disease. The study team found that the investigational vaccine was generally well tolerated and produced an immune response in most patients. The team described the side effects of the vaccine, showed the highest tolerated dose to date, and presented the immunologic effects of the vaccine. Findings are being presented at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Annual Meeting.

Tip Sheet: A Gene Drive to Treat Herpes, Improving Clinical Trials for Immunocompromised People -- and Breast Sexual Health Clinic Opens

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:00:15 EST

Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news.