Genetics
On nutrition: Eating for your genes
In response to a recent column where I mentioned how genetic research is beginning to show us how our DNA may influence our dietary needs, reader Ann F sent me a slew of questions:
May 27, 2022
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Cardiology
Women's heart health linked to age at first menstrual period
Early menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association with overall heart health. One new study suggests that age at menarche plays an important role ...
Sep 9, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer
A new study conducted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows an alarming number of California women 65 and older are facing late-stage cervical cancer diagnoses and dying from the disease. This is despite ...
Jan 9, 2023
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Health
Having less sex linked to earlier menopause
Women who engage in sexual activity weekly or monthly have a lower risk of entering menopause early relative to those who report having some form of sex less than monthly, according to a new UCL study.
Jan 14, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study establishes link between sexual orientation and personality
Men and women who identify as gay/lesbian or bisexual tend to show different personality traits to those who identify as straight, particularly among younger adults. This is according to new research, published in the Journal ...
Jun 9, 2020
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Neuroscience
Women's brains appear three years younger than men's
Time wears differently on women's and men's brains. While the brain tends to shrink with age, men's diminish faster than women's. The brain's metabolism slows as people grow older, and this, too, may differ between men and ...
Feb 4, 2019
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Health
Fewer than half of British men and women have sex at least once a week
Fewer than half of men and women in Britain aged 16-44 have sex at least once a week, reveals a large study published by The BMJ today.
May 7, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
What do the new breast cancer screening guidelines recommend about when to start yearly mammograms?
In October, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines for when women at average risk should be screened for breast cancer. These new recommendations are less straightforward than past versions, resulting in ...
Nov 2, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Do older guys always prefer younger women? Maybe not
The stereotype that older men are usually attracted to much younger women may not fully reflect reality, a new study suggests.
Feb 10, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Obesity linked to increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer
Women who are overweight or obese have up to twice the risk of developing colorectal cancer before age 50 as women who have what is considered a normal body mass index (BMI), according to new research led by Washington University ...
Oct 12, 2018
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