High-risk breast cancer patients fail to receive genetic testing
A new survey shows an insufficient number of high-risk breast cancer patients receive genetic testing and counseling, even though they want it. …read more
Genomic Study IDs New Drug Targets for Cervical Cancer
The largest genomic study so far of cervical cancer has identified new mutations and a small HPV-negative subgroup of endometrial-like tumors. Medscape Medical News …read more
Symptoms and Signs of MS in Women
Learn about the symptoms of multiple sclerosis that are specific to women. What are the causes and possible risk factors of MS for women? …read more
Insect-derived hormone could prevent preterm labor
Researchers managed to isolate a hormone from the black garden ant, replicate it synthetically, and test its effect on uterine contractions. …read more
Preterm delivery puts women at risk of cardiovascular disease
A new study investigates the link between giving birth prematurely and the mother’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. …read more
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