How Birth Control Affects the Brain: Insights from Self-Scanning

For over 75 days, neuroscientist Carina Heller embarked on an extraordinary journey, becoming what she jokingly refers to as the “most-scanned woman in science.”

Updated on: October 31,2024 0

How Birth Control Affects the Brain: Insights from Self-Scanning

For over 75 days, neuroscientist Carina Heller embarked on an extraordinary journey, becoming what she jokingly refers to as the “most-scanned woman in science.”

Updated on:October 31,2024 0

AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Carolyn Hruban, Ph.D.A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers coul

Updated on: October 30,2024 0

AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Carolyn Hruban, Ph.D.A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers coul

Updated on:October 30,2024 0

Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaIndependent associations between health-related fitness variables and breast cancer-related symptoms in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. (A) Mo

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Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaIndependent associations between health-related fitness variables and breast cancer-related symptoms in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. (A) Mo

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Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

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Breast cancer deaths fall 44% since 1989 despite rising cases

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreast cancer rates in the United States are increasing significantly, with younger women and Asian Americans experiencing the most notable rises, according to a study

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Banning tobacco sales among young people could prevent 1.2 million lung cancer deaths, study suggests

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCreating a generation of people who never smoke could prevent 1.2 million deaths from lung cancer globally, according to a study led by researchers from

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Banning tobacco sales among young people could prevent 1.2 million lung cancer deaths, study suggests

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCreating a generation of people who never smoke could prevent 1.2 million deaths from lung cancer globally, according to a study led by researchers from

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What you need to know after a breast cancer diagnosis

by Robin FosterBreast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel alone.To cope with such devastating news, breast cancer surgeons fr

Updated on: October 24,2024 0

What you need to know after a breast cancer diagnosis

by Robin FosterBreast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel alone.To cope with such devastating news, breast cancer surgeons fr

Updated on:October 24,2024 0

Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns

by SARA CLINE and LAURA UNGARBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, are displayed at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 22, 2010. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, F

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Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns

by SARA CLINE and LAURA UNGARBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, are displayed at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 22, 2010. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, F

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Ultrasound test detects 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women

byUniversity of BirminghamIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumor. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (right)

Updated on: October 10,2024 0

Ultrasound test detects 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women

byUniversity of BirminghamIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumor. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (right)

Updated on:October 10,2024 0

Body weight is an important health factor in pregnancy, regardless of country of birth, finds study

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityThe research group led by Pontus Henriksson at Linköping University. Credit: Magnus Johansson/Linköping UniversityOverweight is a major contributor

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Body weight is an important health factor in pregnancy, regardless of country of birth, finds study

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityThe research group led by Pontus Henriksson at Linköping University. Credit: Magnus Johansson/Linköping UniversityOverweight is a major contributor

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Common gynecological surgery for abnormal bleeding associated with a high risk of hysterectomy

byICESCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study has found that 29% of people in Ontario who undergo endometrial ablation will have a subsequent hysterectomy to remove the entire uterus within 15 y

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Common gynecological surgery for abnormal bleeding associated with a high risk of hysterectomy

byICESCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study has found that 29% of people in Ontario who undergo endometrial ablation will have a subsequent hysterectomy to remove the entire uterus within 15 y

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Sociologists estimate impact of Alaska's universal cash payments on birth outcomes

byAmerican Sociological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA sociological investigation has estimated the effects of Alaska's universal cash transfer program on newborn health outco

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Sociologists estimate impact of Alaska's universal cash payments on birth outcomes

byAmerican Sociological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA sociological investigation has estimated the effects of Alaska's universal cash transfer program on newborn health outco

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The years 1999 to 2020 saw a decline in menopausal hormone therapy use

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, there was a decrease in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use among postmenopausal women, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 27 inJAMA Health

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The years 1999 to 2020 saw a decline in menopausal hormone therapy use

by Elana GotkineFrom 1999 to 2020, there was a decrease in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use among postmenopausal women, according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 27 inJAMA Health

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