Oncology & Cancer
Genes associated with increased risk of cervical cancer identified
Scientists have identified three genes associated with an increased risk of developing cervical cancer.
Mar 29, 2021
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Health
Life expectancy and healthy life years in the European Union, 2008-2010
The HLY (Healthy Life Years) indicates how long people can expect to live without disability. It has been computed annually for each Member State of the European Union since 2005. These figures are released in the framework ...
Apr 19, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Prenatal diagnostics: Expectant parents should be able to make an informed decision
Prenatal diagnostic examinations provide information about possible anomalies, hereditary diseases and malformations of the fetus long before birth. However, the procedures are not without risks. The Austrian Institute for ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Death rates from lung cancer will fall overall in the EU and UK in 2023, but rise among women in France, Italy and Spain
A total of 1,261,990 people will die from cancer in 2023 in the EU (EU-27). A further 172,314 people will die from the disease in the U.K., according to new research published in the journal Annals of Oncology today (March ...
Mar 6, 2023
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How you experience the menopause may have a lot to do with your family
The menopause happens around the age of 50, and for many women, the end of their fertile life is accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats and anxiety. In the West, it is generally taken as ...
Nov 6, 2019
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Seafood offers vital nutrient for expectant moms and babies
(HealthDay)—Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods including fatty fish and flaxseed, may be best known for their link to heart health, but they're also vital for pregnant women and their babies.
Jun 24, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Early menopause in smokers linked to bladder cancer
Research shows that experiencing menopause before the age of 45 is associated with a higher risk of bladder cancer. This higher risk was notable if the woman is a smoker. The study, which looked at health outcomes of more ...
Mar 15, 2019
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Genetics
Researchers narrow in on genetic factors that cause preterm birth
Mutations in a gene involved in steroid signaling likely contribute to preterm birth, report Johanna Huusko of the University of Oulu and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and colleagues, in a study of European ...
Jul 12, 2018
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Pandemic has widened existing gaps in access to abortion services across Europe
The coronavirus pandemic has widened existing gaps in access to abortion services across Europe, finds a review of country-wide policy changes in response to COVID-19, published in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.
Oct 8, 2020
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Moms exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, but living in a greener area may mitigate the risks
Women exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, according to research that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy. The research also shows that women living ...
Sep 7, 2023
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