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Lifelong violence against women linked to significantly earlier menopause

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 11:56
The research, published in the journal Maturitas, links trauma experienced to the onset of the menopause up to 20 months earlier and an increase in hot flushes, depression and cardiometabolic health problems.

Persistent disparities found in preventive cancer care for sexual and gender minority populations

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 10:06
New research has uncovered persistent disparities in preventive cancer care across different sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) populations.

New study highlights noninvasive biomarkers for colorectal cancer detection

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 10:00
Emerging discoveries in liquid biomarker research promise to transform early detection, diagnosis, and treatment monitoring of colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a new study, offering less invasive alternatives to traditional methods that often require surgical interventions or tissue biopsies.

Study provides new insights into biological processes linked to Huntington’s disease

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 09:26
A study conducted by the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) and Hospital de Sant Pau has identified for the first time in living individuals a brain pattern related to the tau protein that changes according to the stage of Huntington's disease.

ReproNovo announces first participant dosed in EU Phase 2 trial of RPN-002 for embryo implantation

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 09:05
ReproNovo, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to addressing critical gaps in male and female fertility as well as women’s health, today announced that the first participant has been dosed in the Company’s EU Phase 2 clinical trial of RPN-002, entitled Nolasiban Optimized Regimen Dosing for Inhibition of Uterine Contractility (NORDIC).

Scientists develop healthier sausage rolls without sacrificing flaky pastry

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 08:51
Professor Stephen Euston and Dr. Hector Mora Gallego from the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences are working with industry collaborators New Food Innovation and AB Mauri, to develop a new way to cut the saturated fat in the layered dough used in sausage rolls.

Study shows how brain activity reflects dramatic social relationships

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 07:51
When watching a drama, we quickly learn who is friends with whom–and, just as importantly, who stands against whom.

BCG vaccine may remodel the human brain's immune environment

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 07:47
New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine - which is delivered through the skin to prevent tuberculosis - may remodel the human brain's immune environment, offering a potential biological explanation for previously observed associations between BCG vaccination and lower Alzheimer's disease risk.

Thirty years of data reveal changing heart health trends in obesity

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 06:30
A study reveals narrowing gaps in blood pressure and cholesterol between obesity and normal BMI, highlighting evolving cardiometabolic risks over three decades.

Early voice changes may signal asthma and COPD flare-ups

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 05:53
Daily voice recordings reveal early signs of asthma and COPD exacerbations, suggesting voice analysis could enhance remote monitoring and treatment timing.

Some statins may increase erectile dysfunction risk

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:54
Research indicates that certain statins, particularly atorvastatin and simvastatin, may elevate the risk of erectile dysfunction, impacting men's health.

Uterine aging may reduce donor egg pregnancy success after 49

Rss Feed - Sun, 07/05/2026 - 22:56
A major new study suggests that age-related changes in the uterus may contribute to poorer pregnancy outcomes, with women aged 49 and over experiencing lower live birth rates and higher miscarriage risk despite donor-oocyte treatment.

Allergies show a small but significant link to later cancer risk

Rss Feed - Sun, 07/05/2026 - 22:24
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 28 cohort-based studies found a weak but statistically significant association between allergic diseases and later cancer incidence. The signal was strongest in the Western Pacific region and among people with asthma, but high heterogeneity and limited subgroup evidence mean the findings require caution.

AI model identifies where snoring starts in the airway

Rss Feed - Sun, 07/05/2026 - 21:39
A new study developed a snore-source classification model that uses STFT spectrograms, pretrained CNN features, and an L2-regularized SVM to identify where snoring originates in the upper airway. Tested on the MPSSC dataset, the approach achieved a 67.1% test-set unweighted average recall, the highest value among the compared methods, but still needs external clinical validation.

Swiping-based dating apps show strongest ties to compulsive use and body dissatisfaction

Rss Feed - Sun, 07/05/2026 - 21:10
A meta-analysis of 27 studies involving 21,263 adults linked swiping-based dating app use to small-to-moderate adverse mental health correlates, especially compulsive use, body image concerns, and appearance-related anxiety. General well-being was not significantly associated with app use in the primary analysis, and the authors stressed that mostly cross-sectional evidence cannot prove causality.

Study reveals why “linked with” and “increases risk” may mean the same to many readers

Rss Feed - Sun, 07/05/2026 - 19:08
A preregistered experiment of 1,957 adults found that people endorsed “is linked with” and “increases the risk of” statements about Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism at similar rates. The findings suggest that poll responses using increased-risk language should not automatically be interpreted as evidence that the public believes Tylenol directly causes autism.

Engineered scaffold restores skull growth in craniosynostosis mouse models

Rss Feed - Sun, 07/05/2026 - 13:46
An engineered triphasic biomaterial scaffold successfully recreated the cranial suture stem cell niche lost in craniosynostosis, a condition that causes premature fusion of skull bones.

European survey reveals strong public support for fertility treatment

Rss Feed - Sun, 07/05/2026 - 13:35
A new Europe-wide survey launched during the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) suggests broad public support for fertility treatment and several areas of reproductive research, while highlighting key areas where public understanding and opinion continue to develop.

Researchers uncover shared olfactory mechanisms across mice and humans

Rss Feed - Fri, 07/03/2026 - 14:35
Picture a mouse taking rapid, staccato sniffs of a crumb it's found while foraging for food. Now compare that with a human, leaning in for a single, deep inhale to gauge if a cantaloupe is ripe.

Survey reveals gaps in acute kidney injury prevention across intensive care

Rss Feed - Fri, 07/03/2026 - 13:33
Acute kidney injury (AKI) remains one of the most frequent and clinically significant complications among critically ill patients, affecting nearly half of those admitted to intensive care units (ICUs).

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