Women's health research
New research and policy on women's health, including the gender data gap in medicine. For readers who follow health developments.
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The selected sources include MGH Center for Women's Mental Health, Women's Health News -- ScienceDaily. Open each item at its original source for the complete article, episode or video. This is a selection of current coverage, not a complete archive.
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Scientists discover a surprising danger in smaller cancer cells
Scientists have discovered that unusually small cancer cells carrying extra chromosomes can be far more aggressive than larger ones, growing faster, spreading more readily, and resisting common treatments. The surprising finding could help explain why some tumors are especially dangerous and provide a new way to predict cancer outcomes.
Cancer is rising in younger adults, and scientists can't fully explain why
A major study found that several cancers are rising faster among younger adults in England, even as smoking, diet, and other established risk factors have generally improved. Excess weight explains only part of the increase, leaving scientists searching for other possible causes, including changes in the gut microbiome and early-life exposures.
Essential Reads: How to Screen for Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Postpartum Women?
Perinatal OCD is common but often missed by depression-only screens. Adding perinatal-specific anxiety and OCD tools can improve detection and guide targeted treatment.
Scientists reveal why some workout recovery tricks can backfire
Ice baths, massages, compression garments, and recovery supplements promise faster muscle recovery, but research suggests their benefits are often overstated, and some techniques may even undermine long-term gains. Scientists say the most effective recovery methods are far simpler and cheaper: getting enough sleep, eating well, and giving muscles time to rebuild.
New knee arthritis treatment delivers lasting pain relief without surgery
A promising new treatment for knee arthritis uses tiny, dissolvable particles to block abnormal blood vessels, easing inflammation and pain without joint replacement surgery. In a study of 194 patients, 80% experienced clinically meaningful pain relief lasting at least 12 months.
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Scientists warn a popular vitamin D supplement may have a hidden downside
Not all vitamin D supplements are created equal, and new research suggests that one popular form may have an unexpected downside. Scientists found that taking vitamin D2 can actually lower the body's levels of vitamin D3, the form naturally produced by sunlight and more effective at boosting overall vitamin D. Previous studies also suggest that vitamin D3 may provide stronger immune protection against viruses and bacteria.
Essential Reads: Breastfeeding and ADHD Medications
Many women taking stimulants question whether it is safe to take these medications while breastfeeding.
Beyond Screening: Supporting the Mental Health of NICU Parents
Parents of infants in the NICU face high rates of depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma. Are we doing enough to identify their needs—and provide meaningful mental health support?
Goodbye joint replacements? Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis
Scientists have found a surprising way to regrow damaged knee cartilage by blocking a protein that becomes more abundant with age. In old mice, the treatment restored naturally lost cartilage and also helped prevent osteoarthritis after ACL-like knee injuries, while human cartilage taken from knee replacement patients began producing new, functional joint cartilage after exposure to the same inhibitor.
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