Obstetrics & gynaecology
Could sauna time help curb weight gain during menopause?
A 30-minute sauna or warm bubble bath every day might help women of a certain age fend off unwanted weight gain.
Jul 3, 2024
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Cardiology
Menopause can bring increased cholesterol levels and other heart risks: Here's why and what to do about it
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years, typically between 45 and 55. As women approach or experience menopause, common "change of life" concerns include hot flushes, sweats ...
May 18, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Thyroid hormones in pregnant women found to control brown adipose tissue in offspring
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a tissue that is utilized in babies to maintain body temperature. In adults, BAT is increasingly drawing the attention of researchers, especially in the context of obesity-related diseases, such ...
Oct 25, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Obesity raises odds for recurrence in breast cancer survivors, finds study
Many breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests thesedrugs may be less effective in women who are obese.
Oct 18, 2023
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Health
Extreme dietary habits for carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy: Study
A new study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, suggests that extreme dietary habits involving carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy. Researchers from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan led ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean?
A recent Food and Drug Administration rule requires healthcare providers to notify people if they have dense breasts. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early.
Jul 14, 2023
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Cardiology
Healthy vascular fat during menopause may stave off dementia later in life
A new study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia is further evidence that the menopause transition is a particularly important time for women and their doctors to pay attention to heart health, in turn protecting their brain ...
Jun 5, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Ear acupuncture with beads may help with shedding pounds
Ear acupuncture using metal beads can help reduce weight, body mass index (BMI), and body fat in combination with a restricted diet, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) ...
May 16, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Is menopause making me put on weight? No, but it's complicated
It's a question people ask often: does menopause cause weight gain?
Mar 13, 2023
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Health
Fasting in pregnancy linked to lower birth weight
Fasting during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight; however, dietary composition outside of fasting hours modifies this association, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in PLOS ONE.
Feb 16, 2023
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