Global warming contributes to higher cancer mortality in women
Scientists have found that global warming in the Middle East and North Africa is making breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer more common and more deadly.
MRI scans reveal why young women face higher risk for eating disorders
Advanced high-field MRI reveals distinct microstructural changes in hypothalamic subregions of young women with anorexia nervosa and obesity. These alterations may underlie increased vulnerability to eating disorders and point toward…
Public actions can help reduce discrimination, stigma faced by menopausal women
Hot flushes, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, urinary incontinence and joint pain: these are just some of the more than 100 symptoms associated with the menopause, a natural process…
Integrating pharmacogenomics into everyday clinical practice can transform patient care
Pharmacogenomics studies how individuals respond to drugs based on their genetic code. Using that knowledge to guide prescribing in routine care could lead to better outcomes for patients and save…
Is a vegan diet the right choice for your child?
A new scoping review analyzes current evidence on vegan diets in children, examining health outcomes, growth, and nutritional adequacy. The findings show that well-planned vegan diets can support normal growth,…
Which diet lowers blood pressure more: keto or Mediterranean?
A pilot study comparing a low-calorie, high-protein ketogenic diet and a Mediterranean diet in overweight and obese adults with elevated blood pressure found that both diets led to significant weight…
Heavy smoking triggers systemic inflammation and vascular damage in new biomarker study
Heavy smoking in adult males significantly increases oxidative stress, inflammation, and vascular dysfunction, as shown by comprehensive blood and tissue biomarker analysis. The findings highlight measurable biological damage and reinforce…
Climate models predict spread of deadly Aspergillus pathogens
Climate change is projected to shift the global distribution of key Aspergillus species, with northward movement of suitable habitats and changing risks for human health and agriculture. Advanced modelling reveals…
More β-carotene in diet reduces psychosomatic symptoms in youth
Higher intake of β-carotene, a marker of fruit and vegetable consumption, is linked to lower anxiety, fewer psychosomatic symptoms, and better quality of life in Swedish adolescents. No significant mental…
Blood test pinpoints early Alzheimer’s risk with high accuracy
Researchers evaluated a fully automated plasma biomarker panel to detect early amyloid-β accumulation in cognitively unimpaired adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Plasma p-tau217/Aβ42 emerged as the most robust and…