Higher levels of 'forever chemicals' found in women with breast, skin, and ovarian cancers
While it is generally not known what exactly causes cancer, past studies show a woman’s risk for cancer depends on a variety of factors. These could include genetics, smoking, obesity, hormones, and environmental risk factors like air pollution and exposure to certain chemicals called “forever chemicals.”
Race matters when prescribing hormone therapy for menopausal women
Michael Jackson may have sung "it don't matter if you're black or white," but when it comes to prescribing hormone therapy, it appears that race may definitely matter.
Menopause hot flashes may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's risk
Menopausal women who experience frequent hot flashes during sleep may be at elevated risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.In a new study, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Illinois also report that the more hot flashes a woman has, the higher the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
Study identifies foods to help pregnant people optimize intake of key nutrients
Most pregnant people in the U.S. are at risk of not getting enough of six nutrients important to a healthy pregnancy—vitamin A, vitamin D, folate, calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids—from foods alone.
Study suggests obese women have worse menopause symptoms and get less relief from hormone therapy
Obesity has already been associated with a number of adverse health conditions and can interfere with a person's quality of life. A new study, presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society in Philadelphia, September 27–30, suggests that in addition to these other problems, it may also worsen a woman's menopause symptoms and limit the amount of relief she gets from hormone therapy (HT).
Women's mood found to worsen during 'pill pause' period of monthly contraceptive pill cycle
Most contraceptive pills are based on a cycle of taking the pill for 21 days, and then stopping the pill for 7 days. Now researchers have found that women's mood worsens during the 7 pill-free days.
Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates
Cambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smokers—more than double the previous estimate.
The impact of menopause stage on age-related changes in the brain
A new study investigated the association between the menopause stage and cerebral hemodynamics during typical aging.
Ultra-processed foods: Could what a mother eats affect a child`s obesity risk?
A recent study shows that the consumption of ultra-processed foods by mothers during the child-rearing period was linked to an increased risk of overweight or obesity in their offspring during childhood or adolescence.
Foods like meat, sugar, and coffee may worsen menstrual cramps, research shows
A new review of studies in adolescent and teenage girls suggests that an anti-inflammatory diet may relieve menstrual cramps.Meat, oil, sugars, salts, and coffee worsened menstrual cramps, while foods containing omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and may alleviate them.
