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Health groups issue cervical cancer screening guidelines
A coalition of three health groups has released new guidelines for the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer. The guidelines generally advise a reduction in the number of tests…
‘Brain fog’ of menopause confirmed
The difficulties that many women describe as memory problems when menopause approaches are real, according to a new study. The findings won’t come as a surprise to millions of women,…
Potential drug for speeding up cellular recycling
Cell biologists have identified a potential drug that speeds up trash removal from the cell’s recycling center, the lysosome. Reference: ScienceDaily: Women’s Health News Incoming search terms:cellular recycling speeds
Gene mutation discovery sparks hope for effective endometriosis screening
Researchers have, for the first time, described the genetic basis of endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women that is marked by chronic pelvic pain and infertility. The researchers’ discovery…
Powerful treatment provides effective relief for urinary incontinence, study suggests
The biggest study into the treatment of urinary incontinence with botulinum toxin (trade name Botox) has demonstrated that it is effective in treating overactive bladder (OAB) – a debilitating common…
Scientists claim brain memory code cracked
Despite a century of research, memory encoding in the brain has remained mysterious. Neuronal synaptic connection strengths are involved, but synaptic components are short-lived while memories last lifetimes. This suggests…
Hysterectomy increases risk for earlier menopause among younger women, study finds
In a finding that confirms what many obstetricians and gynecologists suspected, researchers report that younger women who undergo hysterectomies face a nearly two-fold increased risk for developing menopause early. Reference:…
Neurological and executive function impairment associated with breast cancer
Women who survive breast cancer show significant neurological impairment, and outcomes appear to be significantly poorer for those treated with chemotherapy, according to a new report. Reference: ScienceDaily: Women’s Health…
Atherosclerotic plaques’ downstream spread linked to low shear stress
In human coronary arteries, atherosclerotic plaques tend to spread downstream because of the changes in blood flow patterns the plaque causes, researchers have found. This insight comes from a study…
Sperm can do ‘calculus’ to calculate calcium dynamics and react accordingly
Sperm have only one aim: to find the egg. The egg supports the sperm in their quest by emitting attractants. Calcium ions determine the beating pattern of the sperm tail…