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How a Common Fungus Knows When to Attack
July 24, 2012 — Researchers have now shown how a common fungus can adjust its physiology to become harmful in a host with compromised immune status. The study is the first to demonstrate that the hospitality of the ... > full story -
Long-Term Hormone Treatment Increases Synapses in Female Rats' Prefrontal Cortex
July 9, 2012 — A new study of aged female rats found that long-term treatment with estrogen and a synthetic progesterone known as MPA increased levels of a protein marker of synapses in the prefrontal cortex, a ... > full story -
Handlebar Level Can Affect Sexual Health of Female Cyclists
July 9, 2012 — Handlebar position is associated with changes in genital sensation in female cyclists, according to a new ... > full story -
Women With a Fear of Childbirth Endure a Longer Labor, Finds New Research
June 27, 2012 — Women who have a fear of childbirth spend longer in labor than women who have no such fear, suggests new ... > full story -
BPA Exposure in Pregnant Mice Changes Gene Expression of Female Offspring
June 26, 2012 — Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical found in many common plastic household items, can cause numerous genes in the uterus to respond differently to estrogen in adulthood, according to ... > full story -
Map Could Point Way to Fungus Vaccine
May 31, 2012 — Researchers have made breakthrough use of 3-D magnetic resonance technology to map the structure of Candida, a common fungus that is potentially deadly for individuals with impaired immune function. ... > full story -
Vaginal Birth After C-Section Is Option for Women, Not for Some Doctors, Hospitals
May 11, 2012 — The option of a vaginal birth after having a Caesarean delivery (VBAC) is difficult to find for women who want that procedure. More doctors and hospitals are not willing to perform the risky ... > full story -
More Evidence on Clot Risks of Non-Oral Contraceptives
May 10, 2012 — A new study adds to the evidence that certain non-oral hormonal contraceptives carry a higher risk of serious blood clots than ... > full story -
Sunscreen Ingredient May Be Linked to Endometriosis
May 9, 2012 — Scientists are reporting a possible link between the use of sunscreen containing a certain ingredient that mimics the effects of the female sex hormone estrogen and an increased risk of being ... > full story -
Molecule Found That Inhibits Estrogen, Key Risk Factor for Endometrial and Breast Cancers
May 9, 2012 — Researchers have discovered a molecule that inhibits the action of estrogen. This female hormone plays a key role in the growth, maintenance and repair of reproductive tissues and fuels the ... > full story
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