Pre-eclampsia Signals Vascular Disease Risk Later in Life
There is a link between pre-eclampsia and the cardiovascular health of women years later, new research shows, so early intervention might be an option. Medscape Medical News …read more
Poor metabolic health associated with increased risk for colorectal cancer in normal-weight postmenopausal women
Among postmenopausal women who were normal weight, those who were metabolically unhealthy had a significantly increased risk for colorectal cancer compared with those who were metabolically healthy. …read more
Infant Microbiome Similar With Cesarean or Vaginal Delivery
Among infants 6 weeks of age, researchers found no substantial difference in microbiome diversity or pattern among those born via vaginal or cesarean delivery. Medscape Medical News …read more
Hormone may offer new contraceptive that protects ovaries from chemotherapy
A naturally occurring hormone that plays an important role in fetal development may be the basis for a new type of reversible contraceptive that can protect ovaries from the damage caused by… …read more
Poor sleep contributes to poor sexual satisfaction
A new study investigates the link between sleep duration, sleep quality, and the levels of sexual satisfaction among postmenopausal women. …read more
Perinatal Complications Tied to Increased Autism Risk
Perinatal complications, especially birth asphyxia and preeclampsia, are tied to a 15% increased relative risk for autism spectrum disorder, according to a study of more than 400,000 children. Medscape Medical News …read more
Certain fat found around the heart associated with higher risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women
A higher volume of a certain type of fat that surrounds the heart is significantly associated with a higher risk of heart disease in women after menopause and women with lower levels of estrogen at… …read more
Premature birth risk linked to bacteria in vagina and cervix
A new study finds that the risk of a pregnant woman giving birth prematurely may be linked to the type of microbiota in her vagina and cervix. …read more
Women With DCIS Live Longer Than General Population
The clinical trial was halted after two patients died, but the deaths were related to the use of fludarabine in the preconditioning regimen. Medscape Medical News …read more
Anti-inflammatory diet reduces bone loss, hip fracture risk in women
A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and nuts appears to reduce the risk of bone loss and hip fracture among postmenopausal women. …read more