16 stories tagged #women's health

  1. Women's Dementia Risk Linked to Key Factors, New Study Reveals
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    Women's Dementia Risk Linked to Key Factors, New Study Reveals

    A study of 17,000+ adults finds dementia risk factors like hypertension and diabetes impact women's cognition more than men's, suggesting tailored prevention.

    2d ago 2 min read
  2. Poor Sleep Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Genetically Vulnerable Women
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    Poor Sleep Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Genetically Vulnerable Women

    A new study suggests poor sleep may serve as an early warning sign of Alzheimer's in older women with a high genetic risk for the disease.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. PCOS Renamed to PMOS: A Major Shift in Women's Health
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    PCOS Renamed to PMOS: A Major Shift in Women's Health

    Polycystic ovary syndrome is now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to better reflect the condition's underlying hormonal and metabolic disruptions.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. New Study Reveals Why Women Are at Higher Risk for Multiple Sclerosis
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    New Study Reveals Why Women Are at Higher Risk for Multiple Sclerosis

    Researchers identify over 100 cerebrospinal fluid proteins that differ in women with MS, offering new clues to the disease's sex bias.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Colorectal Cancer: Why Women Often Dismiss Key Symptoms
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    Colorectal Cancer: Why Women Often Dismiss Key Symptoms

    Colorectal cancer is rising in younger women, yet symptoms like bloating and fatigue are often overlooked. Experts urge proactive screening and awareness.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. IWK Launches Major Study on Women's Health Across the Maritimes
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    IWK Launches Major Study on Women's Health Across the Maritimes

    The IWK Health Centre initiates a comprehensive study to gather crucial insights into women's and gender-diverse individuals' health experiences and priorities in the Maritime region.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. ADHD in Women Doubles Perinatal Depression Risk, Study Finds
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    ADHD in Women Doubles Perinatal Depression Risk, Study Finds

    New research reveals women with ADHD face a significantly higher risk of perinatal depression, impacting both mother and child.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Parkinson's Protein Linked to Faster Alzheimer's Progression in Women
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    Parkinson's Protein Linked to Faster Alzheimer's Progression in Women

    New research suggests a protein associated with Parkinson's disease may accelerate Alzheimer's-related brain changes, particularly in women, potentially explaining gender disparities in the disease.

    3mo ago 1 min read