//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/women's_health/ Women's health and fitness. Information on women's health issues such as sexual health, birth control, pregnancy and healthy aging. Updated daily. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:47:25 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:47:25 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/women's_health/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112354.htm Although about half of people go through menopause, less than 15% of them receive effective treatment for their symptoms. Treatment options for people experiencing irritating or severe menopause symptoms are often under researched, and some have questionable efficacy, or cause harmful side effects. Menopause experts now summarize what we know about menopause, call for more research into the timeline and treatment of menopause, and encourage individualized, holistic treatment that addresses both menopausal symptoms and other systemic changes happening in the body. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:23:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112354.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155711.htm An essential protein that acts as a gatekeeper for calcium entering cells promotes the growth of oral cancer and generates pain, according to a new study. Targeting this protein -- the ORAI1 calcium channel -- could provide a new approach to treating oral cancer, which causes persistent pain that worsens as it progresses. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155711.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124910.htm Using a standardized assessment, researchers in the UK compared the performance of a commercially available artificial intelligence algorithm with human readers of screening mammograms. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124910.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901201952.htm Researchers developed a new software tool, SparkMaster 2, that allows scientists to analyze normal and abnormal calcium activity in cells. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:19:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901201952.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121759.htm The mechanism by which breast cancer is formed in the cells of mammalian epithelium has been discovered. Although roughly 20 mutations accumulate annually in each epithelial cell until menopause, the mutation rate significantly decreases after menopause. Accumulation also decreased after childbirth, suggesting the effect of estrogen in mammary epithelium. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121759.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114358.htm Anti-estrogenic therapies can suppress the growth of cancer that does not express estrogen receptors; when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies, they halt tumor progression in mice models. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:43:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114358.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135200.htm Women with larger breasts tend to exercise less frequently and avoid high-intensity exercise and a new study has found much improved participation in recreational group exercises after breast reduction surgery. The new study further strengthens calls for more accessible, publicly funded breast reduction and other interventions in some cases. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:52:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135200.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164033.htm Researchers have found some women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer may not need radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164033.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130647.htm A collaborative study provides compelling evidence that combining an investigational oral drug with standard-of-care medications reverts hormone resistance and increases Rx effectiveness in experimental models of estrogen-receptor positive (ER+) and triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC), respectively. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130647.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807164413.htm Tumor cells are known to be fickle sleeper agents, often lying dormant in distant tissues for years before reactivating and forming metastasis. Numerous factors have been studied to understand why the activation occurs, from cells and molecules to other components in the so-called tissue microenvironment. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:44:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807164413.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110747.htm Scientists have identified a protein that plays a pivotal role in the action of several emerging cancer therapies. The researchers say the discovery will likely aid efforts to fine-tune the use of immunotherapies against several challenging cancers. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:07:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110747.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728170625.htm In hopes of improving the survival rate for breast cancer patients, researchers designed a wearable ultrasound device that could allow women to detect tumors when they are still in early stages. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:06:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728170625.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123017.htm Researchers have identified a key trigger for 'inflammaging' -- inflammation that drives aging -- and that discovery could let us live longer, healthier lives. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:30:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123017.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113238.htm A preclinical study showed that injecting ovarian tissue-derived differentiated induced pluripotent stem cells can restore hormone production and fertility in mice with premature ovarian failure related to genetic diseases and cancer treatment. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:32:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230721113238.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112646.htm As life expectancy increases worldwide, age-associated diseases such as osteoporosis are having an increasing impact. Although early detection could help physicians intervene as soon as possible -- when treatment might offer the greatest benefit -- this type of detection is not yet possible with current osteoporosis diagnostic tests. Now, researchers have developed a biosensor that could someday help identify those most at risk for osteoporosis using less than a drop of blood. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:26:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112646.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112621.htm Women diagnosed and treated for breast cancer have increased biological aging compared to women who remain free of breast cancer, according to a new study. Among women diagnosed with breast cancer, the association with faster biological aging was most pronounced for those who received radiation therapy, while surgery showed no association with biological aging. This finding suggests that developing cancer is not what increases the aging effect. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:26:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112621.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124611.htm 在临床前概念研究,研究hers found that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a green tea compound with powerful antioxidant properties, could be promising for both treating and preventing uterine fibroids. Results of the study add to growing evidence that EGCG may reduce fibroid cell growth. The study was specifically designed to identify the biochemical mechanisms responsible for EGCG action in fibroid cells. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:46:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124611.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230628130349.htm A new study has created the world's largest and most comprehensive map of normal breast tissue, providing an unprecedented understanding of mammary biology that may help identify therapeutic targets for diseases such as breast cancer. The Human Breast Cell Atlas used single-cell and spatial genomic methods to profile more than 714,000 cells from 126 women. The breast atlas highlights 12 major cell types and 58 biological cell states, and identifies differences based on ethnicity, age and the menopause status of healthy women. 结婚,2023年6月28日13:03:49美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230628130349.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120828.htm The genetic causes of very early menopause will have to be reconsidered after researchers found that nearly all women who carried variations thought to cause the condition in fact had their menopause at an older age. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:08:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622120828.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621105419.htm Probiotics can help maintain a healthy gut microbiome or restore populations of 'good bacteria' after a heavy course of antibiotics. But now, they could also be used as an effective treatment strategy for certain intestinal diseases, such as Crohn's disease. Researchers have developed a microgel delivery system for probiotics that keeps 'good' bacteria safe while actively clearing out 'bad' ones. In mice, the system treated intestinal inflammation without side effects. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:54:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621105419.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615105255.htm Perfect noncaloric replacements for sugar and high fructose corn syrup just don't exist yet. For example, some alternatives have a lingering sweet aftertaste and lack a sugar-like mouthfeel, leaving some consumers unsatisfied. Now, researchers propose adding blends of nutritionally important mineral salts to make noncaloric sweeteners seem more like the real thing. Taste-testers indicated that these blends gave zero- and low-calorie drinks a better flavor. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:52:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615105255.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114717.htm Women who used combined contraceptive pills were at greater risk of developing depression than women who did not, according to a new study. Contraceptive pills increased women's risk by 73 per cent during the first two years of use. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:47:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230517122057.htm Researchers trace the origin of certain breast cancers to genomic reshuffling -- rearrangement of chromosomes -- that activates cancer genes and ignites disease. The finding offers a long-missing explanation for many cases of the disease that remain unexplained by the classical model of breast cancer development. The study shows the sex hormone estrogen -- thus far thought to be only a fuel for breast cancer growth -- can directly cause tumor-driving genomic rearrangements. Wed, 17 May 2023 12:20:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230517122057.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230504094944.htm Researchers discover a mechanism by which cancer cells escape the immune system. Thu, 04 May 2023 09:49:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230504094944.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419125102.htm Scientists have pinpointed a key driver of low bone density, a discovery that may lead to improved treatments with fewer side effects for women with osteoporosis. The findings reveal that loss of an epigenetic modulator, KDM5C, preserves bone mass in mice. KDM5C works by altering epigenetic 'marks,' which are akin to 'on' and 'off' switches that ensure the instructions written in DNA are used at the right time and in the right place. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:51:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419125102.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230403162627.htm Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease (AD), with women making up two-thirds of the population living with AD. A new study sheds light on the relationship between the risk of Alzheimer's disease and age of menopause and use of hormone therapy (HT). Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:26:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230403162627.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322190844.htm People who have low bone density may have an increased risk of developing dementia compared to people who have higher bone density. The study does not prove that low bone density causes dementia. It only shows an association. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:08:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322190844.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322082721.htm There is a relative increase of 20% to 30% in breast cancer risk associated with both combined and progesterone-only contraceptives, whatever the mode of delivery, though with five years of use, the 15-year absolute excess incidence is at most 265 cases per 100,000 users, according to a new study. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:27:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322082721.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230317145054.htm About 17% of women with unexplained infertility also have gene variants known to cause disease, from common conditions like heart disease to rare problems like ALS, researchers report. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:50:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230317145054.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114100.htm New research makes it likely that proteins responsible for activating mosquito sperm can be shut down, preventing them from swimming to or fertilizing eggs. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:41:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114100.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313120939.htm Scientists have discovered why breast cancer cells that have spread to the lungs may 'wake up' following years of sleep -- forming incurable secondary tumors. Their research reveals the mechanism that triggers this breast cancer 'time bomb' -- and suggests a strategy to defuse it. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:09:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313120939.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308112149.htm Researchers have identified a way to treat the area surrounding breast tumors that have spread to bone so that such tumors become vulnerable to attack by the body's immune system. When the researchers boosted the activity of certain immune cells, called T cells and macrophages, these immune cells worked together to clear metastatic breast tumors that had spread to the bones of mice. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:21:49 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308112149.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308112101.htm New insights into the effects of a hormonal treatment on transgender men could have implications for the treatment of breast cancer. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:21:01 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308112101.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230223132921.htm Bowel leakage, the need for anal incontinence protection and a restricted social life may cause severe, decades-long suffering among women with obstetric injuries to the anal opening, according to a new study. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:29:21 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230223132921.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222210537.htm An interdisciplinary collaboration 10 years in the making used a materials science approach to 'fingerprint' the calcium mineral deposits known as microcalcifications that reveal pathological clues to the progression of breast cancer and potentially other diseases. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:05:37 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222210537.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222210526.htm As estrogen levels fluctuate, a new study has found for female participants with migraine, their levels of the protein calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) that plays a key role in starting the migraine process also fluctuate. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:05:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222210526.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221132129.htm Elevated levels of air pollutants are associated with bone damage among postmenopausal women, according to new research. The effects were most evident on the lumbar spine, with nitrous oxides twice as damaging to the area than seen with normal aging. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:21:29 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221132129.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195328.htm People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. The lower risk was found for both ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:53:28 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195328.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230126124337.htm Two novel research studies move the needle on predicting two important heart conditions -- sudden cardiac arrest, which is often fatal, and increased coronary artery calcium, a marker of coronary artery disease that can lead to a heart attack. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:43:37 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230126124337.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230118111712.htm The earlier infants begin to taste small samples of solid food, the earlier they eat more food and stop breastfeeding. This is shown in a new study, in which the mothers of 1,251 infants from all over Sweden participated. Almost half of the infants received tastings at the age of four months. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:17:12 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230118111712.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230118092038.htm Eating disorders are stereotypically associated with adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence, however, suggests that these conditions can occur at any time during a woman's lifespan, including at midlife. A new study finds that body dissatisfaction is a primary cause of eating disorders, especially during perimenopause. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:20:38 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230118092038.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230114142747.htm Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could help prevent Alzheimer's Dementia among women at risk of developing the disease -- according to new research. Sat, 14 Jan 2023 14:27:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230114142747.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221222101017.htm Pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 and pneumococcus can cause severe pneumonia. If the airways then fill with fluid, the patient risks developing acute respiratory distress syndrome. Researchers have now discovered the molecular mechanisms that trigger fluid accumulation in the lungs. This also led them to discover a potential new therapy: A cystic fibrosis drug proved effective in their laboratory experiments, raising hope that this could be used to treat pneumonia regardless of the pathogen that caused it. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:10:17 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221222101017.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221222101006.htm A team of medical researchers has analyzed damage by focused high energetic X-rays in bone samples from fish and mammals at BESSY II. With a combination of microscopy techniques, the scientists could document the destruction of collagen fibers induced by electrons emitted from the mineral crystals. X-ray methods might impact bone samples when measured for a long time they conclude. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:10:06 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221222101006.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220113003.htm In our bones, specialized cells called osteoblasts are responsible for building up bone substance. A team of researchers has now identified an enzyme that controls the activity of osteoblasts. An agent that inhibits the activity of this enzyme reduced cancer-related bone loss and the number of bone metastases in multiple myeloma and in lung and breast cancer models in mice. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:30:03 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220113003.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221219094912.htm An animal experiment demonstrates what big data analysis previously indicated: high doses of statins likely increase osteoporosis risk. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:49:12 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221219094912.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221213094755.htm Females' propensity to deposit more fat in places like their hips, buttocks and the backs of their arms, so-called subcutaneous fat, is protective against brain inflammation, which can result in problems like dementia and stroke, at least until menopause, scientists report. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:47:55 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221213094755.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140548.htm Researchers have identified specific bacteria in the bladder that may indicate which postmenopausal women are more susceptible to recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and they found that estrogen may play a role in reducing that susceptibility. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:05:48 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140548.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208135935.htm Delirium is common among women with urinary tract infections (UTIs) -- especially those who have experienced menopause. Investigators, working with laboratory mice, have been able to prevent symptoms of the condition with estrogen, which is commonly used for hormone replacement therapy. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:59:35 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208135935.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208114744.htm Researchers have revealed how the gene HOXA5 may work to suppress formation of breast cancers. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:47:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208114744.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221206204809.htm Researchers identified an oral compound that influences components of the parathyroid hormone signaling pathway to increase bone formation and bone mass in mice. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:48:09 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221206204809.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221205153751.htm While it has long been recognized that drugs that block the cancer-promoting activity of estrogen reduce risk of developing new breast cancers, a new computer modeling study has shown that these treatments could also reduce the risk of dying from the disease in women who are at high risk. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:37:51 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221205153751.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221201123135.htm The effect of medicines on women and men can differ significantly. This also applies to the currently most promising anti-ageing drug rapamycin, as researchers have now shown. They report that the drug only prolongs the lifespan of female fruit flies, but not that of males. In addition, rapamycin only slowed the development of age-related pathological changes in the gut in female flies. The researchers conclude that the biological sex is a crucial factor in the effectiveness of anti-aging drugs. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:31:35 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221201123135.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221201082151.htm In a study using a mouse model of aging that mimics breast cancer development in estrogen receptor-positive post-menopausal women, investigators have determined that over-expression, or switching on of the Esr1 gene, could lead to elevated risk of developing estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer in older women. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:21:51 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221201082151.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128140355.htm Researchers have created a new Organ Chip that replicates the human vaginal tissue microenvironment including its microbiome in vitro. Composed of human vaginal epithelium and underlying connective tissue cells, the Vagina Chip replicates many of the physiological features of the vagina and can be inoculated with different strains of bacteria to study their effects on the organ's health. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:03:55 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128140355.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128101233.htm Research has revealed vitamin K1 can help reduce the risk of fractures in older populations -- especially hip fractures. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:12:33 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128101233.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128100852.htm Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new research. Food scientists have found that for women, a 25g a day increase in protein was associated with, on average, a 14% reduction in their risk of hip fracture. In a surprise twist, they also discovered that every additional cup of tea or coffee they drank was linked with a 4% reduction in risk. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:08:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128100852.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122152758.htm Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to a new study. The findings provide useful information to help women who have had a previous cesarean section when planning how to give birth in their next pregnancy. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:27:58 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122152758.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221114190606.htm Scientists have demonstrated a causal link between environmental phthalates (toxic chemicals found in everyday consumer products) and the increased growth of uterine fibroids, the most common tumors among women. Manufacturers use environmental phthalates in numerous industrial and consumer products, and they've also been detected in medical supplies and food. Although they are known to be toxic, they are currently not banned in the U.S. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:06:06 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221114190606.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110205408.htm Researchers have discovered factors that may make breast and ovarian cancers associated with BRCA1/2 gene mutations more likely to recur. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:54:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110205408.htm