MEDICAL RESEARCH March 2, 2017 Emergency doc training important to improving transgender care The negative experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming patients in U.S. emergency departments could be avoided with better training for doctors, suggests a new study.
Obesity March 2, 2017 Obesity strongly linked to 11 types of cancer People who are obese have a greater risk of developing and dying from several types of cancer including malignancies of the breast, ovary, kidney, pancreas, colon, rectum and bone marrow, a research review confirms.
Infertility March 1, 2017 Obese couples may take longer to conceive - Couples who are obese may take longer to achieve pregnancy than partners who aren't as overweight, a recent U.S. study suggests.
Pregnancy February 23, 2017 Licorice during pregnancy linked to health issues for kids Women who consume licorice during pregnancy might be more likely to have children with cognitive or behavioral problems than mothers who don't eat a lot of this candy while they're pregnant, a small Finnish study suggests.
Obesity February 22, 2017 Exercise linked to better breast cancer outcomes Several lifestyle changes can improve outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis, but exercise is far and away the best habit to establish, researchers say.
Obesity February 21, 2017 Fructose tied to advanced liver disease in children and teens Obese youth who have some buildup of fats in their livers and a diet high in fructose may be more likely to develop serious chronic liver damage common in adult alcoholics, a recent study suggests.
Obesity February 16, 2017 Older women reduce their endometrial cancer risk with weight loss Postmenopausal women who intentionally lost weight over the course of three years had a much lower risk of endometrial cancer up to 11 years later compared to women whose weight didn't change, a U.S. study finds.
MENTAL HEALTH February 14, 2017 Sleep tied to sexual activity and satisfaction among older women Older women who sleep well at night are more likely to have satisfying sex lives, a recent study suggests.
Pregnancy February 14, 2017 Exercise during pregnancy may help obese women avoid dangerous complications Exercise may be an efficient way for obese pregnant women to lower their risk of diabetes, dangerously high blood pressure and other complications, research suggests.
Infertility February 10, 2017 Few transgender teens opt for fertility preservation Just a fraction of transgender adolescents who are counseled about infertility risks associated with their treatment will opt to bank their sperm or eggs, new research shows.
HEART HEALTH February 1, 2017 Skipping breakfast may be bad for your heart, doctors say Planning meals and snacks in advance and eating breakfast every day may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, new guidelines from U.S. doctors say.