I have been following the aging research community for over 20 years. It has been predicted that in the next 10-20 years average human lifespan will be extended to 110-120 years BUT – with good quality of health. Some of this cutting edge research that is going to make thisRead
Postpartum blues, also known as “baby blues,” is characterized by mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. It affects up to 8 out of every 10 new mothers and may last for up to two weeks after delivery. In severe cases, it can become a precursor to the moreRead
Women have historically used cannabis for menstrual pain, labor pain, hyperemesis gravidarum, appetite, urinary problems, uterine prolapse, postpartum hemorrhage, mastitis, migraine, nervous excitability and menopausal symptoms. While there is a lack of formal, contemporary research into effects of cannabis on women’s health (both pre-clinically and clinically) women have been theRead
Medical research is usually initiated by doctors and scientists working in hospitals and laboratories. But sometimes, patient input can spur new discoveries. That was the case with a study published in the journal Cancer Discovery, which has uncovered what appears to be a new method for early breast cancer diagnosis.Read
Atrial fibrillation—an irregular, often very rapid, heart rhythm—is a serious condition that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, or other cardiovascular complications. It primarily affects older adults, and more than 12 million people in the U.S. are expected to develop atrial fibrillation by 2030, according to the AmericanRead
According to a research letter published in JAMA, as many as four in every 10 teen girls and young women may have dangerously low iron levels.
A healthy diet is important throughout the lifecycle. For women of childbearing age, optimizing nutrition supports reproductive health and can significantly improve their chances of conception.
By Kathy Lund It’s been said that graceful aging is about being flexible. One’s ability to respond mentally and physically to life’s obstacles is certainly an asset. However when it comes to bone health, traditional advice on calcium supplementation favors rigidity over agility. As Ian R Ried wrote in hisRead
A study in the April 2023 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that 99 percent of prenatal supplements don’t provide adequate doses of the nutrients pregnant women need.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a condition that affects approximately 10% of pregnancies worldwide, occurs when women without diabetes develop glucose intolerance during pregnancy. Typically detected in the second trimester, it can cause adverse outcomes including miscarriage, premature delivery, fetal malformation, and preeclampsia. Now, a new study by Bar-Ilan University inRead
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