women's health
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healthWomen'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.
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healthPoor 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.
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healthPCOS 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.
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healthNew 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.
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healthColorectal 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.
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healthIWK 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.
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healthADHD 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.
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healthParkinson'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.