News Feature Channel: Women's Health

السكري الحملي: ما يجب معرفته أثناء الحمل

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:10:32 EST

روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا -- الحمل هو وقت التغيرات الكبيرة في جسم المرأة، حيث تتذبذب مستويات الهرمونات والطاقة وتظهر تحديات كثيرة. وإحدى هذه التحديات التي تواجهها بعض النساء هي السكري الحملي، وهي حالة ترتفع فيها مستويات سكر الدم أثناء الحمل، بحسب سمر ألين، دكتورة في الطب طبيبة صحة الأسرة في مايو كلينك ومقدمة الرعاية السابقة للولادة.

International Women's Day: Accelerated Action on Gender Parity

George Washington University — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:50:57 EST

This year, March 8 marks International Women's Day, a day set aside to highlight the steps needed to achieve gender equalitiy. ...

A New Way to Predict Cancer's Spread? Scientists Look at 'Stickiness' of Tumor Cells

University of California San Diego — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 EST

By assessing how "sticky" tumor cells are, UC San Diego researchers have found a potential way to predict whether a patient's early-stage breast cancer is likely to spread. The discovery could help doctors identify high-risk patients and tailor their treatments accordingly.

Researchers Debunk Common Belief That Women Get Better Muscles by Timing Their Workouts to Their Menstrual Cycles

McMaster University — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:45:58 EST

New research from kinesiologists at McMaster University is challenging the internet belief that timing resistance training to specific phases of the menstrual cycle boosts the body's ability to build muscle and strength.

New Federal Mandate on Breast Density: Experts Provide Essential Guidance for Clinicians and Patients

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:35:03 EST

To help guide informed discussions between physicians and patients, Dr. Elmore and Christoph Lee, MD, MS, from the University of Washington School of Medicine, outline six key questions, published in JAMA.

Breast-Conserving Surgery Improves Sexual Well-Being Compared to Breast Reconstruction

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:10:13 EST

For women with breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is associated with improved sexual well-being, compared to mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

MD Anderson Research Highlights for February 26, 2025

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:45:20 EST

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson's world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.

Physical Activity Boosts Mental Health in Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain Disorders

Mount Sinai Health System — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:00 EST

A new Mount Sinai study provides compelling evidence that exercise can significantly help the mental well-being of millions of women living with chronic pelvic pain disorders (CPPDs), such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids. The researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that activities like brisk walking or aerobic exercise can lead to measurable improvements in mental well-being, regardless of pain levels or history of anxiety or depressive disorders. Their findings were reported in the February 26 online issue of the Journal of Pain Research.

Yale Gynecology Chair: Endometriosis-Associated microRNAs Impact Liver Metabolism

Yale School of Medicine — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:55:29 EST

New Cancer Vaccine Method Boosts Potency and Scope

Tufts University — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:55:15 EST

Researchers have developed a cancer vaccine method that can target virtually any solid tumor, amplifying the visibility of tumor antigens to the immune system, leading to a potent response. Preclinical tests shows that it helps slow or stop the progression of melanoma, triple-negative breast cancer, lung and ovarian cancer

Study: Endometriosis-Linked microRNAs Help Regulate Liver Metabolism

Yale School of Medicine — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:40:57 EST

Warning Labels about Breast Cancer Risk from Alcohol May Encourage Women to Reduce Drinking

Research Society on Alcoholism — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:00:00 EST

Messages warning about the association between alcohol use and breast cancer may be effective in alerting women to the risk and spurring them to reduce their drinking. A study of women in their twenties, published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, found that specifically designed warnings were effective in influencing women's reactions, attitudes and beliefs, and intentions to change behavior. The findings indicate that using effective health messaging on warning labels may help increase public awareness of the increased risk of developing breast cancer associated with alcohol.

Boom Skin Care, One Out of Two Persons Buys Dedicated Products. Men Are Also Protagonists of This New Passion, Skin Care for 1 Out of 5

Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:00:00 EST

We all felt in love for skin care: about one in two persons use skin care products, out of these 45% use them every day, 35% several times a day and only 7% less than once a week. It is mainly women who use skin care products, over 7 out of 10, and also those who have already undertaken cosmetic surgery, just over 7 out of 10.

AI Chatbots Are Mostly Correct, but Incomplete, on Endometriosis

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:40:48 EST

Three of the leading chatbots can provide basic information about endometriosis, a painful gynecologic condition that affects up to 1 in 10 women, but their responses are not as comprehensive as the guidance from health care providers, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. Their findings, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, sound a cautionary note for patients who turn to generative artificial intelligence (AI) for medical information.

Mayo Clinic Researchers Identify New Immunotherapy Target for Ovarian Cancer

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:15:35 EST

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a new immunotherapy target, a cryptic antigen, may be key in helping the immune system fight tumors in ovarian cancer.

Treatment Patterns for Uterine Fibroids Differ by Insurance Type

Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:10:06 EST

A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that among women receiving treatment for uterine fibroids, those with Medicaid were more likely to receive uterine artery embolization (UAE) than those with commercial insurance. The research, published today in the Journal of the American College of Radiology examined the propensity for women to receive either surgical treatment (hysterectomy or myomectomy) or the less invasive UAE procedure for uterine fibroids. This study was based on 579,153 women receiving one of these three treatments and examined how treatment patterns differed by insurance type--commercial or Medicaid.

Study Finds Cryotherapy Treatment is Effective in Reducing Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients

George Washington University — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:40:33 EST

A new study led by a George Washington University Cancer Center researcher found that cold therapy protects breast cancer patients from nerve pain caused by chemotherapy.

Aging in the 21st Century: The Urgent Need to Improve Healthspan

Hevolution Foundation — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:45:39 EST

Unlocking Breast Cancer Treatments with Liquid Biopsy

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:00:52 EST

A new study on circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing for advanced breast cancer has unveiled encouraging results, with high detection rates of genetic mutations and a substantial impact on treatment decisions. The research highlights the potential of ctDNA analysis as a non-invasive method to identify actionable biomarkers, enabling precision medicine to tailor therapies to individual patients.

Uncovering Inequalities in Breast Cancer Immunotherapy Access

University of Chicago Medical Center — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:00:04 EST

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of the disease that accounts for 15% of all breast cancer cases. Black women are twice as likely as white women to be diagnosed with TNBC and 28% more likely to die from it. In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, University of Chicago researchers analyzed data to identify trends that could shed light on why Black women with TNBC have worse survival rates.