Women's Health News

June 13, 2025

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Potential to Prevent and Treat a Common Type of Inflammatory Arthritis Advanced by the Identification of New Genetic Links

May 28, 2025 — Researchers have discovered two genes, RNF144B and ENPP1, that cause calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease in Americans of European and African descent. This crystalline arthritis is caused ...

An Artificial Protein That Moves Like Something Found in Nature

May 22, 2025 — Proteins catalyze life by changing shape when they interact with other molecules. The result is a muscle twitching, the perception of light, or a bit of energy extracted from food. The ability to engineer shapeshifting proteins opens new avenues for ...

PREVENT Equation Accurately Estimated 10-Year CVD Risk and Those With Calcium Buildup

May 21, 2025 — A new risk calculator accurately identified participants who had calcium buildup in their heart arteries and those who had a higher future heart attack risk, in an analysis of about 7,000 adults in ...

How Molecules Can 'Remember' and Contribute to Memory and Learning

May 20, 2025 — Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain's neurons has a kind of 'molecular memory', which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories. The researchers have identified a specific part of the ion channel at ...

South African Study Identifies Two New Breast Cancer Genes in Black Women

May 15, 2025 — South African scientists have identified two new breast cancer genes -- RAB27A and USP22 -- in Black women, marking the first GWAS of its kind on the continent. This breakthrough highlights the need for Africa-centred genomic research and tools to ...

Incidence Rates of Some Cancer Types Have Risen in People Under Age 50

May 8, 2025 — Researchers have completed a comprehensive analysis of cancer statistics for different age groups in the United States and found that from 2010 through 2019, the incidence of 14 cancer types increased among people under age ...

Incidence of Several Early-Onset Cancers Increased Between 2010 and 2019

May 8, 2025 — In the United States, breast, colorectal, endometrial, pancreatic, and kidney cancers are becoming increasingly common among people under age 50, according to a new ...

Removing Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes Linked to Lower Risk of Early Death Among Breast Cancer Patients With BRCA Cancer Genes

May 7, 2025 — Women diagnosed with breast cancer who carry particular BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic variants are offered surgery to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes as this dramatically reduces their risk of ...

Drug Combination Reduces Breast Cancer Risk and Improves Metabolic Health in Rats

Apr. 28, 2025 — Researchers investigated the combined effects of bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens in rat models as an alternative to ...

Breast Cancer Mortality in Women Ages 20-49 Significantly Dropped Between 2010 and 2020

Apr. 30, 2025 — Breast cancer deaths among women ages 20-49 declined significantly between 2010 and 2020, according to a new ...

New Machine Algorithm Could Identify Cardiovascular Risk at the Click of a Button

Apr. 29, 2025 — An automated machine learning program has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents or fall and fracture risks based on bone density scans taken during routine clinical ...

Can Hormone Therapy Improve Heart Health in Menopausal Women?

Apr. 22, 2025 — Oral hormone therapy may benefit heart health in menopausal women. A new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that estrogen-based oral hormone therapy had a long-term beneficial effect on biomarkers of cardiovascular health, ...

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Low Iron Could Cause Brain Fog During Menopause Transition

Apr. 28, 2025 — New research sheds light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into menopause. The findings are good news ...

Telehealth Might Be a Good Option for Women With Incontinence

Apr. 21, 2025 — Women who experience urinary incontinence after giving birth may get just as much relief from telehealth as they do from physical therapy, a new study has ...

Menopause at an Early Age Can Exacerbate Cognitive Decline

Apr. 16, 2025 — Why does dementia affect more women than men? To help solve this mystery, researchers uncovered a new risk factor: age of menopause ...

How Do Age, Sex, Hormones and Genetics Affect Dementia Biomarkers in the Blood?

Apr. 16, 2025 — A new study has found important clues about the roles age, sex, hormonal changes and genetics play in how certain biomarkers for dementia are ...

Researchers Report Association Between Urinary Incontinence, Cardiovascular Disease

Apr. 16, 2025 — Researchers report an association between urinary incontinence and cardiovascular disease risk in women. The researcher recommend women should be ...

Running on Empty: Poor Nutrition Increases Injury Risk for Female Athletes

Apr. 10, 2025 — Proper nutrition is crucial for enhancing athletic performance, supporting recovery and overall health. Now, a new study reveals that proper nutrition is also key to reducing risk of injury, ...

Discovery of Mitochondrial Protein Opens Path to Therapeutic Advances for Heart and Alzheimer's Disease

Apr. 8, 2025 — Calcium transport into and out of mitochondria -- the powerhouses of cells -- is central to cellular energy production and cell death. To maintain ...

Estrogen and Progesterone Stimulate the Body to Make Opioids

Apr. 3, 2025 — Female hormones can suppress pain by making immune cells near the spinal cord produce opioids, a new study has found. This stops pain signals before they get to the brain. The discovery could help ...

Omega-6 Fatty Acid Promotes the Growth of an Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer, Study Finds

Apr. 1, 2025 — Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils such as soybean and safflower oil, and animal products including pork and eggs, specifically ...

AI-Powered Mammograms: A New Window Into Heart Health

Mar. 20, 2025 — Mammograms, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) models, may reveal much more than cancer, according to a new study. The findings highlight how these important cancer screening tools can ...

Are High Support Bras Bad for the Back?

Apr. 15, 2025 — Researchers uncover how over-reducing breast motion in bras could increase back pain during ...

How a Y Chromosome Gene May Shape the Course of Heart Valve Disease

Mar. 20, 2025 — Researchers have shed new light on how a type of heart valve disease -- aortic valve stenosis -- progresses differently in males and ...

Vaccine May Improve Breast Cancer Treatment Outcomes

Mar. 18, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a promising new vaccine strategy for treating a specific type of breast cancer. The innovative approach targets human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive, estrogen ...

Slow, Silent 'Scream' of Epithelial Cells Detected for First Time

Mar. 17, 2025 — It has long been thought that only nerve and heart cells use electric impulses to communicate, while epithelial cells -- which compose the linings of our skin, organs and body cavities -- are mute, ...

Oxytocin System of Breastfeeding Affected in Mothers With Postnatal Depression

Mar. 14, 2025 — The oxytocin system -- which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby -- may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal ...

Proteins and Pathways Involved in Inflammation Are Associated With Changes in Bone Mineral Density Over Time

Mar. 14, 2025 — Researchers have found that proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone mineral density (BMD) over time. The research, could potentially lead to the ...

Nwd1 Gene Deletion Triggers MASH-Like Pathology in Mice

Mar. 11, 2025 — Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a polygenic disorder influenced by multiple genes, but their specific roles in the progression of disease remain unknown. To address this ...

Breakthrough Cardiac Regeneration Research Offers Hope for the Treatment of Ischemic Heart Failure

Mar. 7, 2025 — The discovery of a novel approach to promote cardiomyocyte proliferation offers new hope for the treatment of ischemic heart ...

Breakthrough Cardiac Regeneration Research Offers Hope for the Treatment of Ischemic Heart Failure

Mar. 7, 2025 — The discovery of a novel approach to promote cardiomyocyte proliferation offers new hope for the treatment of ischemic heart ...

Exercise and Healthy Eating Behavior Together Provide the Best Protection Against Cardiovascular Diseases

Mar. 5, 2025 — Researchers have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviors and engage in low physical activity tend to have more central body fat and a higher risk of metabolic low-grade inflammation. ...

Study Establishes 'Ball and Chain' Mechanism Inactivates Key Mammalian Ion Channel

Mar. 4, 2025 — A new study has unveiled a precise picture of how an ion channel found in most mammalian cells regulates its own function with a 'ball-and-chain' channel-plugging mechanism. The findings ...

Researchers Unravel Menopause Timing, Shedding Light on Ovarian Aging and Fertility

Feb. 25, 2025 — The research team has developed a theoretical framework that quantitatively predicts menopause timing. By analyzing how ovarian follicles transition through different stages, the researchers' ...

Data from All 50 States Shows Early Onset Breast Cancer Is on the Rise in Younger Women: Does Place of Exposure Matter?

Feb. 19, 2025 — Breast cancer incidence trends in U.S. women under 40 vary by geography and supports incorporating location information with established risk factors into risk prediction, improving the ability to ...

Nerves Electrify Stomach Cancer, Sparking Growth and Spread

Feb. 19, 2025 — Researchers have found that a cancer outside the brain makes electrical connections with the nervous system to fuel cancer growth and aid its ...

Sweet Taste Receptors in the Heart: A New Pathway for Cardiac Regulation

Feb. 17, 2025 — In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses 'sweet taste' receptors, similar to those on our tongues, and that stimulating these receptors with sweet ...

Landmark Atlas Reveals How Aging Breast Tissue Shapes Breast Cancer Risk

Feb. 14, 2025 — Aging is a privilege, but it also brings risks -- including an increased likelihood of developing age-related diseases including cancer. Researchers have now created a landmark atlas of how healthy ...

Disordered Eating and Certain Foods Linked to Higher Risk for Urinary Incontinence in Middle-Aged Women

Feb. 13, 2025 — Eating behavior is associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women. For example, higher consumption of highly processed ready-made foods and fast food increased the risk for ...

Ovarian Cancer Discovery Could Turn Failed Treatment Into Lifesaver

Feb. 12, 2025 — Gut bacteria are to blame for the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer, new research ...

Drug May Counteract Muscle Loss and Osteoporosis After Rapid Weight Loss

Feb. 10, 2025 — Rapid weight loss affects muscle mass and can increase the risk of osteoporosis. But now there is good news for people taking weight loss medication who may be at risk. A new study indicates that the ...

Breast Cancers Broadly Defined by Their Genome Architecture

Feb. 10, 2025 — Breast cancers at all stages are defined by the structure of their genomes, researchers find. Targeting these processes early is likely to offer unexpected therapeutic ...