What You Eat May Affect PCOS Risk, New Study Shows
Researchers studied over 1,400 people to understand how different eating patterns relate to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common hormone condition …
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Understanding PCOS: What Science Now Knows About This Common Condition
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health condition that affects many women of childbearing age, causing problems with fertility, weight management, and …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Might Affect Your Ability to Get Pregnant
A new study looked at what nearly 2,600 American women ate and whether they had trouble getting pregnant. Researchers found that women who ate a lot of …
Read MoreWhy Menopause and High Cholesterol Increase Shoulder Pain
Researchers studied over 14,000 women in Taiwan to understand why some develop calcific tendinitis—a painful shoulder condition where calcium builds up in …
Read MoreThe Folate Sweet Spot: Why Too Little or Too Much May Affect Mood
Researchers studied nearly 9,500 American women to understand how a B vitamin called folate relates to depression. They found something surprising: both very …
Read MoreVitamin D and Hormones May Protect Heart Health in Menopausal Women
Researchers studied 227 women going through menopause to understand how vitamin D and hormones affect heart health. They found that women with higher vitamin D …
Read MoreSpicy Food Caused Unusual Vaginal Pain: Here's Why
A 52-year-old woman experienced two years of vaginal burning that only happened after eating spicy food. Doctors initially thought she had a yeast infection, …
Read MoreHow a Ketogenic Diet May Boost Your Immune System
Researchers studied how a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet affects the immune system in women who are overweight or have obesity. The study, called …
Read MoreDoes Eating in a 6-Hour Window Help Your Body Stay Healthy?
Researchers are studying a new eating pattern called time-restricted eating, where people eat all their food within a 6-hour window each day and fast for 18 …
Read MoreHow Hormones Affect Stomach and Gut Cancers in Women
Scientists are learning that women get certain stomach and gut cancers differently than men, partly because of hormones like estrogen and progesterone. A new …
Read MoreNatural Supplements May Help Manage PCOS Symptoms
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition affecting many women, characterized by hormone imbalances and inflammation in the body. Researchers …
Read MoreHow Diet Affects Type 2 Diabetes in Women Worldwide
Researchers looked at how unhealthy eating habits contribute to type 2 diabetes in women around the world from 1990 to 2021. They found that in 2021 alone, …
Read MoreHeart Disease in Women Could Get Much Worse by 2050
Scientists studied health trends from the past several years to predict what might happen to women's heart health over the next 30 years. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Young Women Have More Period Symptoms Than Their Mothers
Researchers in India surveyed 400 women to understand why some experience more period-related symptoms than others. They found that younger women report more …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Worsen PCOS: What You Need to Know
Researchers studied whether low vitamin D levels are connected to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition affecting reproductive health in women. …
Read MoreNew Program Helps New Moms Stay Healthy After Pregnancy
After pregnancy, women who had complications like gestational diabetes or high blood pressure face higher risks of heart disease later in life. A new program …
Read MoreWhy Some People Crave Food for Pleasure (Not Hunger)
Researchers used advanced computer analysis to understand why some women with extra weight struggle with food cravings driven by pleasure rather than actual …
Read MoreCommon Antibacterial Chemical May Speed Up Egg Loss in Women
Researchers studied how triclosan, a chemical found in many antibacterial soaps and products, affects the ovaries and fertility in mice. Female mice exposed to …
Read MoreMany Healthy Women Have Hidden Iron Problems
Researchers discovered that 41% of young women with normal blood counts actually have low iron stores in their bodies. This "hidden" iron deficiency doesn't …
Read MoreConnecting Family Planning and Nutrition Care Saves Lives
Researchers asked health officials from 64 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia about how they combine family planning services with nutrition …
Read MoreBreast Milk Bacteria May Help Fight Stubborn Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are becoming harder to treat because bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics. Scientists are exploring a natural …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods May Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk
Researchers in Iran studied 136 women with endometrial cancer (a type of cancer affecting the uterus) and compared them to 272 healthy women to understand how …
Read MoreWhy High-Fat Diets May Hurt Women's Brains More Than Men's
Researchers studied how eating a high-fat diet affects the brain in mice that develop Alzheimer's disease, comparing males and females. They found that female …
Read MoreNew Protein Shows Promise for Treating PCOS in Research Study
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women and causes irregular periods, hormone imbalances, and weight gain. Researchers discovered that a …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent Fibroids? What Science Shows
Uterine fibroids are common non-cancerous growths that affect many women, especially women of African descent. Scientists have discovered that vitamin D might …
Read MoreWhy Your Bones Change During Menopause and How to Protect Them
As women go through menopause, their bodies experience major hormone changes that can weaken their bones. Researchers followed 56 middle-aged women for 5 years …
Read MoreWhy Middle-Aged Women Need Extra Heart Protection During Menopause
During perimenopause—the years leading up to and just after a woman's final period—the body goes through changes that can increase heart disease risk. This …
Read MoreHow Diet and Exercise May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers in Gaza studied 112 women with breast cancer and 222 healthy women to understand how lifestyle choices affect cancer risk. They found that women …
Read MoreWhat Women Really Experience During Menopause: A Spanish Study
Researchers in Spain talked to 18 women about their experiences during menopause and the years leading up to it. Women described hot flashes, sleep problems, …
Read MorePregnancy Diabetes Linked to Heart Health Problems Years Later
Researchers studied over 6,700 women to understand how gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy—affects heart health years after …
Read MoreBlack Rice May Help Slow Down Aging in Women's Ovaries
Researchers studied whether eating whole-grain black rice could help protect women's ovaries from aging. Using advanced cell-level analysis in mice, they found …
Read MoreYounger Women Need More Vitamin D After Weight Loss Surgery
When women have weight loss surgery, their bodies struggle to absorb vitamin D and calcium, especially if they're under 45 years old. Researchers studied 305 …
Read MoreA Simple Blood Test May Help Identify Women at Risk for Endometriosis
Researchers studied nearly 3,800 women to see if a simple blood test could help identify who might develop endometriosis, a painful condition where tissue …
Read MoreCould Avoiding Soy Help Breast Pain? One Woman's Story
A 28-year-old woman with severe breast pain that got worse before her period found relief by avoiding soy foods and certain nuts and seeds. Her hormone levels …
Read MoreWhy Some Women Exercise Less: Money and Gender Matter
Researchers in Spain studied 1,425 adults to understand why some people exercise less and eat less healthily than others. They found that being a woman AND …
Read MorePlant-Based Eating May Lower Kidney Disease Risk, Especially for Women
Researchers studied nearly 189,000 middle-aged and older adults from China and the UK to see if eating more plants and less meat could protect kidney health. …
Read MoreOver Half of Women in Nepal Are Overweight or Obese
Researchers in Nepal studied 318 women aged 15-49 to understand how many were overweight or obese and what factors contributed to this problem. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Kitchen Heat Is Making Women in Nepal Sick
Women in Nepal who cook with wood and other solid fuels spend hours in kitchens that get dangerously hot—hotter than what's considered safe for workers in …
Read MoreWhy More Pregnant Women Need Better Health Planning Before Conception
Researchers in Northern Ireland looked at over 255,000 pregnancies between 2011 and 2021 to understand how women's health habits were changing. They found that …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Ease Menopause Symptoms
Researchers studied 149 women past menopause to see if eating a Mediterranean-style diet could help with uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes and mood …
Read MoreStress and Anxiety May Affect a Woman's Ability to Get Pregnant
Researchers surveyed nearly 400 women aged 18-34 to understand how diet, stress, and mental health might affect fertility. They found that about 37% of the …
Read MoreVitamin B12 and Female Hormones: What Women Need to Know
Researchers studied over 4,500 American adults to understand how vitamin B12 levels relate to testosterone in women and men. They found something surprising: …
Read MoreNeck Size May Help Predict Heart Disease Risk in Women
Researchers in Ghana studied 175 market women to understand what body measurements might predict high blood pressure and heart disease risk. They found that …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition May Help Improve Pregnancy Health
This research explores how good nutrition can help protect and improve the health of pregnant women and mothers, especially those who face challenges getting …
Read MoreLipoedema: Why This Fat Disorder Gets Missed and How to Treat It
Lipoedema is a condition where fat builds up unevenly in the body, mostly affecting women, but it's often confused with obesity or other conditions. This …
Read MoreWhy Vitamins May Help Protect Joint Health After Hysterectomy
Researchers looked at health data from thousands of Americans to understand why women who have had a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) seem to …
Read MoreWhat Women With MS Should Know About Food and Depression
Researchers studied 153 women to understand how diet affects depression and health in women with multiple sclerosis (MS). They compared 73 women with MS to 80 …
Read MoreHow Crohn's Surgery May Affect a Woman's Ability to Get Pregnant
A new case study describes a 33-year-old woman with Crohn's disease who had major bowel surgery at age 28 and then struggled to become pregnant through …
Read MoreGetting Healthy Before Pregnancy: What Actually Works
Researchers looked at 24 studies involving nearly 8,000 women who were trying to get pregnant to figure out which lifestyle changes work best. They found that …
Read MoreCan Creatine Help Women's Brain Power During Menopause?
Researchers tested whether a supplement called creatine could help women going through menopause think faster and feel better. They gave 36 women different …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Be Linked to PCOS in Women
Researchers studied 1,368 women to understand the connection between vitamin D levels and PCOS, a common hormonal condition affecting women's reproductive …
Read MoreProbiotic Supplement May Help New Moms Avoid Bladder Infections
Researchers tested whether a common probiotic called Lactobacillus acidophilus could help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women after childbirth. …
Read MoreGrowing Food at Home Helps Kids Eat Better in Bangladesh
Researchers in Southern Bangladesh studied a program that taught families how to grow nutritious food and improve their health practices. They followed nearly …
Read MoreCan Vegetarian Women Build Muscle Like Meat Eaters?
Researchers compared 71 women—35 who eat only plants and 36 who eat meat—to see if their different diets affected their muscle strength and bone health. Even …
Read MoreSound Waves May Help Fix Hormone Problems in PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects many women and causes inflammation and hormone imbalances. Researchers tested a treatment using low-intensity pulsed …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Keep Your Eggs Healthy, New Study Shows
Researchers studied nearly 1,500 women trying to have babies through fertility treatments to see if vitamin D levels affected their egg health. They measured …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D and Green Tea Help Shrink Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are common non-cancerous growths that affect many women and can cause pain and heavy bleeding. Researchers reviewed studies showing that …
Read MoreToxic Metals May Throw Off Women's Hormones at Any Age
Researchers studied nearly 5,500 women of all ages to see if common toxic metals in our environment affect the hormones that control reproduction and …
Read MoreEndometriosis and Menopause: What Women Need to Know
Endometriosis is a painful condition where tissue grows in places it shouldn't, and it doesn't automatically go away when women reach menopause. In fact, some …
Read MoreGood News: Vitamin A Deficiency Dropping Fast in China
Researchers looked at how many people in China didn't get enough vitamin A from 1990 to 2021, and the news is encouraging. They found that vitamin A deficiency …
Read MoreInflammatory Foods May Increase Uterine Cancer Risk in Women
Researchers in Iran studied whether eating foods that cause inflammation in the body might increase the risk of endometrial cancer (a type of uterine cancer). …
Read MoreFoods That Fight Inflammation May Help Prevent PCOS
Researchers studied 200 women to understand how diet and lifestyle choices affect polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition affecting women's …
Read MoreDoes Magnesium Help Prevent Migraines in Women?
Researchers studied over 3,200 women to see if getting enough magnesium in their diet could help prevent migraines. They found that younger women (before …
Read MoreVitamin D Boosts Sexual Health in Women With PCOS
Researchers studied 70 women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) who didn't have enough vitamin D. Half received birth control pills plus vitamin D …
Read MoreWhy the UK Needs Folic Acid in Food Now
Researchers in the UK tested blood samples from nearly 47,000 people to understand how common folate deficiency is and whether adding more folate to food could …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Help With Endometriosis Pain
Endometriosis is a painful condition where tissue grows in the wrong places inside a woman's body. Researchers studied 200 women to see how food choices and …
Read MoreWhat Women Drink Around the World: A 28-Year Study
Researchers looked at what beverages women of childbearing age drink across 185 countries from 1990 to 2018. They found big differences in drinking habits …
Read MoreNew Clues About Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers studied a protein called osteoprotegerin and its connection to breast cancer, along with vitamin D and calcium levels. They compared blood samples …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Be Linked to Fibroids in Women Trying to Get Pregnant
Researchers studied 148 women trying to conceive and found that those with uterine fibroids (non-cancerous growths in the uterus) had significantly lower …
Read MorePregnancy Diabetes May Increase Body Inflammation Years Later
Women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy (a temporary form of diabetes) show higher levels of inflammation in their bodies years afterward. …
Read MoreAnemia Affects Millions Worldwide: What You Need to Know
Researchers looked at anemia (a condition where your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells) across the entire world from 1990 to 2021. They found …
Read MoreWhy Women with Diabetes Have Higher Breast Cancer Risk
A new review of scientific research shows that women with type 2 diabetes are 20-30% more likely to develop breast cancer than women without diabetes. …
Read MoreCan Therapy Help Women Stick to Weight Loss Plans?
Researchers are testing whether a type of therapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help women with obesity feel better about themselves and stick …
Read MoreVitamin C May Help Women's Fertility, Study Finds
Researchers looked at data from nearly 2,400 American women to understand how vitamin C in their diet might affect their ability to have children. They found …
Read MoreSimple Nutrition Tips Can Reduce Period Pain and Discomfort
Researchers studied whether teaching young women about healthy eating could help reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS)—the uncomfortable symptoms many experience …
Read MoreYour Menstrual Cycle May Not Change How Much You Eat
Many women report that their appetite and food cravings change throughout their menstrual cycle, but a new study suggests this might not actually happen as …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help You Have Babies Longer
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in how long women can have children. Using mice without any gut bacteria, …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Lower Cancer Risk in Younger Women
Researchers followed over 51,000 women for nearly 14 years to understand how vitamin D affects cancer risk before menopause. They found that women with low …
Read MoreWhy Abuse May Lead to Low Iron Levels in Women
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered a troubling connection: women who experience violence from partners are more likely to have anemia, a condition where the …
Read MoreFermented Pickles May Boost Gut Health in Women
Researchers in rural Pakistan studied whether eating fermented pickles could improve gut health and immunity in women. Over 12 weeks, 230 women ate about 50 …
Read MoreA Gene Variant May Increase Thyroid Risk in Women With PCOS
Researchers studied a small group of women with PCOS (a common hormonal condition) to understand why some develop thyroid problems. They looked at a specific …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D and Hormones Matter During Menopause
Researchers studied 92 women going through menopause to understand why some experience worse symptoms than others. They measured vitamin D levels and a hormone …
Read MoreMore Pregnancies May Lower Vitamin D Levels in Women
Researchers studied over 8,000 women to understand how the number of pregnancies affects vitamin D levels in the body. They found that each pregnancy was …
Read MoreCan Chromium Help Women With PCOS? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 10 studies involving 683 women to see if taking chromium supplements could help treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common …
Read MoreWhy Women with PCOS Need to Know About Health Risks
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition affecting millions of women worldwide that goes beyond just irregular periods. This research review …
Read MoreIron Levels May Help Predict Kidney Health in Women
Researchers studied over 66,000 women with early-stage kidney disease who didn't have anemia to understand how iron levels in the blood affect their health …
Read MoreWhy Women With PCOS Have Different Immune Proteins
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition affecting women of childbearing age that involves hormonal imbalances and inflammation in the body. …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Help or Hurt Endometriosis Pain
Endometriosis is a painful condition where tissue grows in the wrong places inside a woman's body. Scientists reviewed lots of research to understand how food …
Read MorePCOS Treatments May Change Heart Health Markers in Women
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have different cholesterol patterns than other women, but some of these differences may actually protect their …
Read MoreWhat New Moms Really Eat: A Year-Long Food Study
Researchers followed 337 Australian women to see how their eating habits changed from pregnancy through one year after giving birth. They found that most women …
Read MoreUnderstanding Uterine Fibroids: What Women Need to Know
Uterine fibroids are common noncancerous growths that develop in the uterus and affect many women. While most don't cause problems, some can lead to heavy …
Read MoreA Hormone Called Kisspeptin May Play a Role in Fertility Problems
Researchers studied a hormone called kisspeptin in women who struggle to get pregnant or have experienced miscarriages. They found that women who cannot …
Read MoreWhy Health-Conscious People Are Missing Iron Problems
Researchers looked at blood samples from over 33,000 people in the UK who were getting private health checks. They found that iron deficiency and anemia (low …
Read MoreMost Moroccan Women Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
Researchers studied 355 women in Morocco to understand why so many don't get enough vitamin D, a nutrient crucial for strong bones and overall health. They …
Read MoreBeef vs. Plant-Based Meat: Which Helps Your Heart Health?
Researchers wanted to know if eating lean beef every day is better or worse for your heart than eating plant-based meat. They studied 52 healthy women aged …
Read MoreWhat Experts Say Works Best for PCOS: Combining Diet and Yoga
Women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) often struggle with weight gain and other symptoms. This study asked 17 experts in Ayurveda and yoga what they …
Read MoreIntermittent vs. Regular Dieting: Which Helps Women Lose Weight Better?
Researchers wanted to find out if taking breaks from eating (intermittent fasting) works better than regular calorie-cutting for women with obesity who have a …
Read MoreVitamins and Supplements May Help Women Through Midlife Changes
As women enter midlife and menopause, their bodies go through major changes that can cause hot flashes, weight gain, brain fog, and other uncomfortable …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women Skip Their Iron Pills in Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia wanted to understand why some pregnant women don't take their iron and folic acid supplements regularly, even though these vitamins are …
Read MoreCould B Vitamins Help Prevent PCOS? New Genetic Study Suggests Yes
Researchers used advanced genetic analysis to investigate whether certain B vitamins and related body chemicals affect the risk of developing PCOS (polycystic …
Read MoreWhy People With Arthritis Get Weak Bones Faster
Researchers looked at 57 studies to understand why people with rheumatoid arthritis (a disease that causes joint pain and swelling) are more likely to develop …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Keep Ovaries Younger Longer
As women delay having children, their ovaries age and become less healthy, making pregnancy harder. Scientists are looking at natural plant compounds called …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels and a Common Parasite in Women
Researchers in Iran studied whether vitamin D levels are connected to a parasite infection called toxoplasmosis in women of childbearing age. Toxoplasmosis is …
Read MoreEating Healthy May Help Women Get Pregnant
Researchers studied nearly 5,500 Australian women to see if what they eat affects their ability to have children. They found that women who ate healthier …
Read MoreJunk Food Linked to Colon Cancer Risk in Younger Women
Researchers followed nearly 30,000 female nurses for 24 years to understand how ultra-processed foods affect colon health. They found that women who ate the …
Read MoreCommon Plastic Chemical May Increase Stroke Risk in Women
Researchers studied over 8,000 people to understand how chemicals called phthalates—found in many plastics and everyday products—might affect stroke risk …
Read MoreFoods That Cause Inflammation May Increase Diabetes Risk for Some Women
Researchers followed nearly 4,300 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy to see if certain eating patterns increased their risk of developing type …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Prevent Vaginal Infections and STDs?
Scientists reviewed research on probiotics—helpful bacteria—and how they might protect women's health. The study focuses on Lactobacillus, a good bacteria that …
Read MoreThe Sweet Spot for Iron: Too Little or Too Much May Age You Faster
Scientists studied nearly 900 Chinese adults to understand how iron in their diet affects a special protein called α-Klotho that helps keep us young. They …
Read MoreWhy Women With PCOS May Need More Vitamin D
Researchers compared vitamin D levels in 132 women—66 with PCOS (a common hormone condition affecting fertility) and 66 without it. They found that women with …
Read MoreEating More Veggies May Help Women Keep Their Memory Sharp
Researchers studied 348 women over 50 to see if eating certain types of food could help protect their memory. They found that women who followed an …
Read MoreVitamin D May Play a Bigger Role in Pregnancy Than We Thought
Scientists discovered that vitamin D does more than just help your bones—it may be important for pregnancy too. Researchers found that when mice didn't get …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Inflammation in Lipedema
Researchers studied 60 women with lipedema, a condition that causes painful fat buildup, to see if diet affects body inflammation. They found that women who …
Read MoreMany Women in Ethiopia Are Missing Key B Vitamins
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered that most women of childbearing age in the Oromia region don't have enough B vitamins in their bodies. In a study of 100 …
Read MoreGetting Enough Vitamin D May Lower MS Risk in Women
Researchers followed nearly 78,000 Norwegian women for 20 years to see if vitamin D intake affects the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease …
Read MoreLearning Self-Control First Helps Women Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Researchers studied 73 women trying to lose weight over one year. They found that women who first learned better self-control skills—like planning meals and …
Read MoreBad Cholesterol Ratios May Increase Endometriosis Risk
Researchers studied nearly 4,000 women to understand why some develop endometriosis, a painful condition where tissue grows outside the uterus. They found that …
Read MoreStress Matters More Than Diet for Heart Health in Women
Researchers followed over 9,000 Australian women for 15 years to understand how stress and eating habits affect heart disease risk. They found that women who …
Read MoreCould Low Vitamin D Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk?
Researchers reviewed 18 studies to understand whether vitamin D levels affect ovarian cancer risk and survival. Most studies found that women with low vitamin …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Lower Cancer Risk More Than We Thought
Researchers studied over 108,000 women to see how diet affects cancer risk, but they faced a common problem: people aren't always accurate when reporting what …
Read MoreEating More Antioxidants May Lower Risk of Pelvic Infections
Researchers studied over 4,000 American women to see if eating foods rich in antioxidants—like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and certain minerals—could help …
Read MoreWhy Young Indian Women Need More Vitamin D and Calcium for Strong Bones
Researchers studied 220 young women in India and found that most of them don't get enough vitamin D or calcium, which are crucial nutrients for building and …
Read MoreTwo Treatments Help Women with PCOS Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often struggle with insulin resistance, which increases their risk of heart disease and diabetes. Researchers …
Read MoreHow Menopause Changes Affect MS Inflammation in Women
When women go through menopause, their bodies change in ways that might affect multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. Researchers studied 16 women with MS and 15 …
Read MoreWhy Migrant College Women Struggle With Health Care
Researchers interviewed 19 international women studying at a university in Brazil to understand their health challenges. The women wanted to eat well, …
Read MoreExercise + Early Eating Window Boosts Brain Power and Heart Health
A new study tested whether combining exercise with eating during specific times of day could help women with extra weight feel better and think clearer. …
Read MoreWhy Body Shape Matters More Than Vitamins for PCOS Health
Researchers studied women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) to understand what causes health problems like diabetes and heart disease. They looked at age, …
Read MoreActive Folate Supplements May Work Better Than Regular Folic Acid
Researchers combined results from 11 studies comparing two types of folate supplements for women planning to get pregnant. They found that the active form of …
Read MoreBlood Tests May Help Predict Breast Cancer Risk in Women
Researchers looked at health data from nearly 14,000 women collected over 20 years to understand if certain blood markers could help predict breast cancer …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Increase Risk of Uterine Fibroids
Researchers discovered that women with lower vitamin D levels in their blood may be at higher risk for developing uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths in the …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Breast Cancer Risk, Study Shows
Researchers in Morocco studied 2,800 women to understand how different eating patterns might affect breast cancer risk. They found that women who ate lots of …
Read MoreGut-Friendly Foods May Help Women with Thyroid Disease Feel Better
Scientists studied 162 women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. They found that women who ate more …
Read MoreVitamins A and D May Help Shrink Uterine Fibroids, Study Finds
A large review of 31 studies involving over 55,000 women found that certain vitamins might help with uterine fibroids - non-cancerous growths in the uterus …
Read MoreTeen Diet Choices May Lower Breast Cancer Risk Later in Life
A major review of 51 studies found that what teenage girls eat might affect their breast cancer risk as adults. Researchers discovered that teens who ate more …
Read MoreType 2 Diabetes May Weaken Hip Bones More Than Standard Tests Show
Researchers used advanced 3D bone scans to compare hip bone strength between 74 people with type 2 diabetes and 51 healthy people. While regular bone density …
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