Immune Cells Have Role in Collagen Production During Pregnancy
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Mass General Brigham researchers report that women who experienced more stress before conception had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, apredictor of current and long-term cardiovascular health.
A new study shows that lapatinib, a drug used for the treatment of metastatic HER2-positive cancer, is associated with improved overall survival in patients with initially HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer and HER2-positive circulating tumor cells (CTCs).
Susan Todd Peeler, M.D., FACOG, MBA, and Patricia McMullen, PhD, JD, CNS, WHNP-BC, have received the AACN-Gold Interprofessional Humanism in Healthcare Award for their partnership in supporting comprehensive women’s healthcare and disseminating best practices on women’s health to clinicians across a wide range of disciplines.
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Researchers have uncovered evidence hinting that the most common bug spray ingredient, DEET, might cause reproductive problems by affecting the formation of egg cells during pregnancy.
A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study among women attending a fertility center found that those with more stress before pregnancy had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, which is a sign of weaker cardiovascular health.
Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known cause of lung cancer. Now new research has found exposure to high levels of this indoor air pollutant is associated with an increased risk of another condition in middle age to older female participants with ischemic stroke.
Rutgers professor and other researchers perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate studies comparing perinatal outcomes among individuals with gestational diabetes mellitus
New research from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who developed signs of elevated blood pressure during pregnancy were more likely to have residual evidence of abnormal heart structure and function up to a decade after the pregnancy.
Since Barbie's creation in the 1950s, she's gone through some drastic makeovers.
Alana Welm, PhD, director of basic science at Huntsman Cancer Institute, earned the 2023 AACR Outstanding Investigator Award for her groundbreaking contributions to breast cancer research which have led to transformative advancements in treatment.
New research published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests women lose more muscle than men in a microgravity environment such as spaceflight.
From advising on the dangers of menthol cigarettes to advocating for 9/11 first responders, faculty and researchers sit at the vanguard of informed policymaking
The average menstruator will use over 11,000 tampons or sanitary pads in their lifetime. Vaginal and vulvar tissue that touch pads and tampons is highly permeable.
Exposure to phthalates, a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products, was linked to a lower probability of getting pregnant, but not to pregnancy loss, according to research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental and reproductive epidemiologist.
Wolters Kluwer and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists introduce O&G Open - a new open access journal
The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai has expanded its popular Virtual Second Opinion Program to women living with or at risk of developing heart disease, the nation’s leading cause of death in women.
السادة مايو كلينك: أنا عمري 41 سنة، وفي موعدي الطبي السابق بقسم صحة المرأة، أخبروني أنني في مرحلة ما قبل انقطاع الطمث. ما معنى ذلك بالضبط؟ أنا لم أعاني من أية أعراض. ماذا أتوقع؟ هل يجب أن أفعل أي شيء للاستعداد لذلك؟
ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: Tenho 41 anos e fui informada em minha última consulta de saúde da mulher que estava na perimenopausa. O que isso significa exatamente? Não tenho nenhum sintoma. O que deve acontecer daqui para frente? Há algo que eu deveria fazer para me preparar?
Dr. Aditya Bardia, a renowned breast medical oncologist and physician scientist who specializes in developing novel targeted and personalized therapies, has joined the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center where he will assume several leadership roles across the institution.
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers are working to better understand the molecular mechanisms that promote the development and progression of breast cancer brain metastasis to help improve diagnostics and treatments. In a new study published in the December issue of Cell Reports, they report on identifying a cell signaling pathway that controls breast cancer brain metastasis.
Patients with a history of suicidality experience increased risk in the days surrounding menstruation
Infertility affects around 48 million couples worldwide and can have various causes. In mammals, including humans, eggs are produced in the ovary. When this process goes wrong, it can lead to female infertility.
Results from mouse models presented at the prestigious American Society of Hematology show that nutrients consumed by an expectant mother during pregnancy can shape their offspring’s blood systems.
A review published in Medicine®, part of the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer, investigates the link between hip transient osteoporosis and pregnancy, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and potential contributing factors.
اكتشف باحثو مايو كلينك نمطًا مميزًا في مجموعة معينة مكونة من 17 جينًا قد يكونوا مرتبطين بحدوث هدأة بعد الخضوع لعلاج سرطان الثدي الثلاثي السلبي.
Pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic descobriram um padrão distinto em um conjunto específico de 17 genes que pode estar associado com a remissão após o tratamento para câncer de mama triplo negativo.
Los investigadores de Mayo Clinic han descubierto un patrón característico en un conjunto de 17 genes que podrían asociarse con la remisión después del tratamiento para el cáncer de mama triple negativo.
By making mammograms easy to schedule through personal online patient portals, Penn Medicine saw a significant increase in screenings for breast cancer
In a study of more than 9,000 pregnant people from across the U.S., researchers at University of Utah Health found that cannabis exposure during pregnancy is associated with a composite measure of unhealthy pregnancy outcomes, especially low birth weight, and that higher exposure is associated with higher risks.
Hackensack University Medical Center became the first hospital in the Hackensack Meridian Health hospital network to perform PET scans using the new Cerianna tracer to track breast cancer metastases in patients whose tumors are fueled by estrogen.
After inventing the first commercial sports bra in the 1970s, Lisa Lindahl leveraged her unique perspective as a business leader and woman with epilepsy to advocate for more research and awareness of epilepsy-related issues in women.
People who have been subject to abuse are more likely to experience physical and mental health effects than previously thought, according to a new study.
In the December issue of AJG: assisted reproductive technology among women with liver disease, strategies for incorporating sexual and gender minorities in GI research, anxiety/depression in GERD patients, and more.
A Rutgers pilot study sheds light on how mindfulness could prevent relapse in opioid-dependent women
Research reveals that around 20 per cent of all cases of the most severe form of breast cancer may arise from the small group of normal tissue cells carrying an epimutation of a specific gene.Research reveals that around 20 per cent of all cases of the most severe form of breast cancer may arise from the small group of normal tissue cells carrying an epimutation of a specific gene.
A new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been known to affect human health. In the study, flaxseed components called lignans were shown to influence the relationship between gut microorganisms and the expression of mammary gland microRNAs (miRNAs).
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A study funded by the ECHO Program at the National Institutes of Health suggests that maternal health during pregnancy may be linked to dysregulation in children, affecting attention, anxiety, depression, and aggression beyond typical expectations for their age.
In a study publishing December 7, 2023 in JAMA Oncology, UC San Francisco researchers found that regular screening is not always sufficient to prevent an advanced breast cancer diagnosis.
The targeted therapy trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-Dxd), an antibody drug conjugate, is now an approved treatment of HER2-low advanced breast cancers. In a new study led by Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine, their findings revealed important differences in the genetic makeup of HER2-low advanced breast cancers — a discovery that could lead to better treatment options for patients.
New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on how microbes in the body absorb zinc.
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will recognize innovative and successful physicians and scientists for their efforts in the advancement of the field of breast cancer at the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Research Symposium, December 5-9, 2023.
Starting menstrual cycles at a young age—before the age of 13—is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in mid-life, finds US research published online in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
A study of married or partnered, middle-aged and older heterosexual couples in the U.S., England, China and India found that in 20% to 47% of the couples, both spouses/partners had high blood pressure.
Being pregnant during the holidays brings its own set of challenges whether you’re traveling to visit family and friends or just looking to get away.