Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences
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 High prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in U.S.High prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in U.S.
 
Researchers describe the prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in the United States and their perceived effects on milk production.
 
 
 Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequencesWomen with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences
 
A study of more than 58,000 women over a 12-year period found that longer or shorter menstrual cycles were associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, heart attack or atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
 
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Researchers studied the relationship between COVID-19 booster vaccination and spontaneous abortion.
 
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A study conducted by LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Public Health and Medicine faculty reports that diet contributes to HPV infection leading to cervical cancer.
 
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In this interview, we spoke to two researchers from the Karolinska Institutet about their latest work that investigated how PCOS can affect the health of future generations of men.
 
 New understanding of chemotherapeutic resistance in recurring ovarian cancer
 
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 Use of bee pollen as a nutrient source
 
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 Regulatory T cells lacking SRC-3 gene mediate long-lasting tumor eradication
 
Regulatory T cells lacking SRC-3 gene mediate long-lasting tumor eradicationResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a crucial regulator of the anti-cancer immune response that could change the game in the fight against cancer.
 
 
 The first thousand days of development
 
The first thousand days of developmentStudy provides a bird's-eye view of the significant moments of the first thousand days of life.
 
 
 Addressing sexual health issues of breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy
 
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 Contraception ends same-sex sexual behavior’s genetic maintenance in modern societies
 
Contraception ends same-sex sexual behavior’s genetic maintenance in modern societiesEvolution depends on genes being passed down through the generations via reproduction, and same-sex sexual behavior does not result in offspring.
 
 
 World’s first childbirth following a uterus transplantation achieved solely by robot-assisted surgery
 
World’s first childbirth following a uterus transplantation achieved solely by robot-assisted surgeryFor the first time worldwide, in yet another breakthrough by the world-leading research team at the University of Gothenburg, a child has been born following a uterus transplantation achieved solely by robot-assisted surgery on both donor and recipient.
 
 
 Screening delays during the COVID-19 pandemic likely to increase cancer cases
 
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 Predicting the sensitivity of platinum-based chemotherapy for ovarian cancer patients
 
Predicting the sensitivity of platinum-based chemotherapy for ovarian cancer patientsThis article talks about a prospective cohort study that indicated HRD testing could accurately predict the sensitivity of platinum-based chemotherapy for ovarian cancer patients.
 
 
 Combination of genetic and environmental factors increases the risk of cleft lip
 
Combination of genetic and environmental factors increases the risk of cleft lipA cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
 
 
 Phase 3 studies for rectal, brain, and kidney cancers to be presented by Dana-Farber researchers at ASCO 2023
 
Phase 3 studies for rectal, brain, and kidney cancers to be presented by Dana-Farber researchers at ASCO 2023Several phase 3 studies conducted by researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute show promising results for patients with rectal, brain, and kidney cancers. The results of these studies, along with dozens of others led by Dana-Farber researchers, will be presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago.
 
 
 Obesity-related cancers take a toll in Southern Africa: Study reveals alarming trends
 
Obesity-related cancers take a toll in Southern Africa: Study reveals alarming trendsResearch analyzes the prevalence and mortality rates of obesity-related cancers in 16 Southern African countries. It identifies leukemia, esophageal cancer, and colon/rectum cancer as leading causes of cancer mortality in males, and breast cancer, leukemia, and esophageal cancer in females.
 
 
 Telephone-based weight loss program can help patients with breast cancer to reduce their weight
 
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 Expectant mothers and fathers remain unprepared for parenthood, new report warns
 
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