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Online CBT eases stress after broken-heart syndrome, especially in women
Men are overrepresented when it comes to heart disease, but there are certain conditions that mainly affect women, such as "broken-heart syndrome." Stress and anxiety are common in this group. A new study led by researchers ...
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New toolkit aims to improve menopause care for women from minority ethnic communities
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed a new toolkit to support health care professionals in delivering culturally informed menopause care. The work is highlighted in a Correspondence published in The Lancet ...
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Researcher finds gender gap in kidney transplant referrals
Female patients with kidney failure are significantly less likely to be referred to a transplant center for assessment, according to a new study from ICES, London Health Sciences Center Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western ...
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Positive aging videos affected women's views of getting older—for the better, study finds
Women who view TikTok videos of others comfortable with their gray hair and laugh lines start to feel more positive about their own aging the more they watch, a new UConn study has found, potentially influencing a woman's ...
Jun 15, 2026
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New research suggests maternal asthma may heighten risk of retinopathy of prematurity
Premature infants of mothers with asthma may be more likely to need treatment for a serious and potentially vision-threatening eye condition known as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), according to research conducted by alumni ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Menopausal hormone therapy reduces risk of low bone mineral density by 69%, retrospective study finds
Women on menopausal hormone therapy face a decreased risk of low bone mineral density compared with those not using it, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.
Jun 15, 2026
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Non-hormone medication addresses menopausal symptoms in women
The first real-world study of the FDA-approved nonhormone treatment fezolinetant found the menopausal medication improved hot flashes, depression and anxiety in women, according to industry-sponsored research presented at ...
Jun 14, 2026
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How a simple blood test could help detect heart damage during breast cancer treatment
Modern breast cancer screening and treatment have transformed survival. Many women now live long and healthy lives after diagnosis, thanks to increasingly effective chemotherapy and targeted therapies: medicines designed ...
Jun 13, 2026
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Prenatal health and early diet may shape fatty liver risk, study suggests
The accumulation of excess fat in the liver is not solely a consequence of the combined effects of hereditary and adult lifestyle-related factors. A new study by researchers at Tampere University and the University of Eastern ...
Jun 13, 2026
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Women's thyroid cancer risk may be linked to reproductive lifespan and hormone therapy
Longer lifetime exposure to female hormones may increase the risk of thyroid cancer in women, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago. The research suggests reproductive ...
Jun 13, 2026
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The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental‑health access and the care economy
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can persist from childhood into older adulthood. It affects individuals from all ethnic groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Jun 12, 2026
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Social media could help fight perinatal mental challenges, study suggests
A new study shows how social media can be an important weapon in combating perinatal depression and anxiety in rural areas if it is carefully designed and misinformation is rooted out. James Cook University Senior Research ...
Jun 12, 2026
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How gestational diabetes could affect a child's health before birth
Gestational diabetes is most commonly associated with temporary disturbances in glucose metabolism during pregnancy. However, growing evidence shows that its consequences may extend far beyond pregnancy itself—affecting a ...
Jun 11, 2026
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Mesothelioma cases and deaths keep rising in US despite decades of asbestos regulation
Mesothelioma deaths and diagnoses continue to rise in the United States despite decades of asbestos regulation and reduced industrial use, according to a new national analysis from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part ...
Jun 11, 2026
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OB-GYN group makes vaccine recommendations for the first time
A prominent OB-GYN group announced vaccine recommendations on Wednesday that differ from what the U.S. government advises.
Jun 11, 2026
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Endometriosis and fibroids: Expert explains advances giving women less invasive treatment options
Endometriosis and uterine fibroids are two of the most common gynecological conditions. While they have important differences, they also have things in common. Both can lead to serious complications, affect fertility and ...
Jun 11, 2026
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The frontier of women's health care innovation
JMIR Publications has released a News and Perspectives story on technological innovations in women's health care. In "Bridging the Gender Gap in Health Care Innovation: The Evolution of FemTech," correspondent Jenny Castillo ...
Jun 11, 2026
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A hidden DNA genome protector may explain why health and aging differ between men and women
How diseases develop and how the body ages can differ between females and males, but the biological reasons for these differences are not fully understood. Researchers are studying the role of sex chromosomes to better understand ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Canadian women have to advocate for themselves when seeking treatment for high blood pressure: study
Canadian women have to advocate for themselves when it comes to seeking treatment for high blood pressure, according to a new study from a team of researchers at the University of Alberta and the University of Ottawa. The ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Injectable semaglutide shows early promise to improve fertility in women with PMOS
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have published a proof-of-concept study in Fertility and Sterility demonstrating that injectable semaglutide may offer meaningful reproductive benefits for women with polyendocrine ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Pushy NHS chatbots risk putting patients off screening appointments, researchers warn
Patients booking cervical screening appointments through an AI chatbot respond positively to friendliness and choice-oriented language, but are put off by overmessaging, pushy reminders and blurred human-AI boundaries, according ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Surgical menopause causes more severe genitourinary syndrome of menopause phenotype
Menopause is associated with an array of sexual and urinary symptoms, although not all women experience the same symptoms or severity. A new study suggests that many of these signs and symptoms are worse for women who undergo ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Pregnant women may reduce key health risk through less sitting, more light exercise
Women who engage in light physical activity and lessen their sedentary time may significantly reduce the risk of key health problems during pregnancy, according to a new University of Iowa-led study. The paper, "Optimal 24-hour ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Expecting poor sleep is associated with worse postpartum sleep quality
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that pregnant women's expectations about postpartum sleep predicted their actual sleep quality after delivery, outweighing prior sleep and psychiatric history.
Jun 10, 2026
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Killing the mood: Smartphones reduce birth rate, studies say
As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new U.S. studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit—the smartphone.
Jun 9, 2026
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