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Subtle Thyroid Problem Triples the Risk of Placental Separation in Birth, Study Finds
July 21, 2010 — Pregnant women with antibodies that can indicate early thyroid disease are three times as likely to have placental separation during labor, researchers have found in a study of more than 17,000 ... > full story -
Microbicide Containing Engineered Bacteria May Inhibit HIV-1
July 21, 2010 — Researchers from the U.S. and abroad used bacteria inherent to the human vaginal tract to develop a live, topical microbicide that may induce production of HIV-1 protein inhibitors and ultimately ... > full story -
Vitamin B3 as a Novel Approach to Treat Fungal Infections
July 8, 2010 — Scientists have identified vitamin B3 as a potential antifungal treatment. Infections by the yeast Candida albicans represent a significant public health problem and a common complication in ... > full story -
Wet Breathing System Filters Transmit Harmful Bacteria and Yeast, Hospitals Warned
July 6, 2010 — UK doctors have highlighted potential problems with the breathing system filters used in anesthesia, including intensive care units, after demonstrating that they don’t provide protection from ... > full story -
New Non-Surgical Treatment for Uterine Fibroids Can Improve Quality of Life
June 30, 2010 — A new, effective, non-surgical treatment for uterine fibroids can help women with this condition maintain their fertility. The outcome of two Phase II clinical trials of ulipristal acetate has ... > full story -
Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Have Higher BPA Blood Levels, Study Finds
June 21, 2010 — Women with the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common hormone imbalance in women of reproductive age, may be more vulnerable to exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), found in many ... > full story -
No Difference in Breast Cancer Characteristics After Oophorectomy, Researchers Report
May 28, 2010 — Researchers report that women who have had a bilateral oophorectomy tend to have smaller tumors and to have their tumors detected by mammography rather than by physical exam. The use of hormone ... > full story -
Yeast Make Plant Hormone That Speeds Infection, Scientists Discover
May 26, 2010 — Scientists report that yeast produce a hormone previously known to be made by plants, and that the presence of that hormone in sufficient quantity within the yeast's immediate environment triggers ... > full story -
Male Sex Hormones in Ovaries Essential for Female Fertility
May 26, 2010 — Male sex hormones, such as testosterone, have well defined roles in male reproduction and prostate cancer. What may surprise many is that they also play an important role in female fertility. A new ... > full story -
Pregnancy Doubles HIV Risk in Men; First Trial of a Microbicide in Pregnant Women
May 23, 2010 — Young women of reproductive-age are among those at greatest risk of acquiring HIV, and several studies have suggested that during pregnancy women are even more susceptible to infection. Now, a new ... > full story
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