Newswise Feature Channel: Women's Health

New Book "I, Ovosan" Shares Stories of Hope & Resilience in Cancer Battle

Immod Innovations — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:20:00 EST

"I, Ovosan" offers inspiring cancer survivor stories interwoven with cutting-edge research, detailing the development and therapeutic potential of Ovosan's bioactive phospholipids, now available in the US as CellBB.

Researchers Identify "Master Regulator" Gene That Could Lead to More Effective Treatment for Patients with Ovarian Cancer

University of Maryland School of Medicine — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:15:41 EST

In a study co-led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), researchers have identified a "master regulator" gene, ZNFX1, that may act as a biomarker to help guide treatment in future clinical trials involving patients with therapy-resistant ovarian cancer, according to a study recently published in Cancer Research.

Nobel Laureate, Prestigious Award Recipients to Speak at American Physiology Summit

American Physiological Society (APS) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:32 EST

Nobel Laureate James Rothman, PhD; Holly A. Ingraham, PhD, FASEB's 2024 Lifetime Achievement awardee; and George A. Brooks, PhD, FAPS, the American Physiological Society's (APS) 2025 Walter Cannon Award recipient, are among the highlighted speakers who will attend the American Physiology Summit. The Summit, APS' flagship annual meeting, will be held April 24-27 in Baltimore.

Chicago Cartoonist Undergoes Fertility-Sparing Procedure to Protect Her Ovaries and Avoid Early Menopause During Cancer Treatment

Northwestern Medicine — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:05:06 EST

At the start of the pandemic, Iona Woolmington was installing artwork at a contemporary art museum in downtown Chicago when she first began having trouble in the bathroom. Blood in her stool prompted the then 35-year-old to see a doctor, leading to a devastating diagnosis: stage 3 rectal cancer.

Texas Bills Will Increase Access to Genetic Testing and Breast Imaging

Susan G. Komen — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:50:07 EST

Susan G. Komen(r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Senators Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) and Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) for introducing legislation that would eliminate financial barriers to clinically appropriate genetic testing and supplemental breast imaging. In Texas, more than 23,880 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 3,330 are expected to die of the disease in 2025 alone.

New Breast Imaging Legislation to Help Thousands Across New Jersey

Susan G. Komen — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:35:30 EST

Susan G. Komen(r), the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Senators Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex) and Britnee N. Timberlake (D-East Orange) and Assemblymembers Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn) and Margie Donlon, M.D., (D-Ocean Township) for working with Komen to ensure that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast cancer screening.

Researcher Uncovers How Dietary Fat May Fuel Cancer Growth

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:10:38 EST

A Rutgers biochemistry professor explains how omega-6 fatty acids found in Western diets can activate cellular growth pathways in certain breast cancers.

Clinical Researchers Aim to Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes Through Sustainable and Effective Weight Loss in the FITWISE study

Rutgers Cancer Institute — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:00:13 EST

Learn more about FITWISE at RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, an innovative clinical trial aiming to induce sustainable weight loss, improve cardiometabolic health and potentially reduce cancer recurrence during the survivorship years of patients with early-stage hormone receptor positive/Her 2 negative (HR+/Her2-) breast cancer.

Look Good, Play Well. But Don't Sideline Eye Safety

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:21 EST

Extended nails and false eyelashes are putting female basketball players at an even higher risk for eye injuries on the court and possible sight-threatening infections, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

My Cancer Treatment Checklist of Questions

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:00:39 EST

As a cancer patient, it can be challenging to ask questions of your health care providers. Even though I am a trained journalist who practically asks questions for a living, I struggled with all the questions I had during the early parts of my cancer journey.

Surgery May Not Be Necessary to Treat Invasive Breast Cancer

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:00:00 EST

Surgery may not be the best next course of treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer who had a complete response to neoadjuvant (pre-surgical) chemotherapy and standard radiation treatment, according to new data from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center Receives $1M Donation from Pfizer for Early Cancer Detection

University of California San Diego — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:30:06 EST

Moores Cancer Center at the University of California San Diego has received a $1 million donation from pharmaceutical company Pfizer to support an innovative new program designed to bolster early cancer detection and prevention efforts. The donation will help build a bridge bringing research discoveries to community health centers and improving access to early detection tests for colorectal, breast, cervical and prostate cancer.

MD Anderson Research Highlights for March 27, 2025

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:10:09 EST

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson's world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.

Breast-Conserving Therapy Linked to Breast Shrinkage, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:05:52 EST

For women with early-stage breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) including radiation therapy (RT) leads to progressive reduction in breast size over time, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

An Effective Antibiotic for Maternal Sepsis Saves Healthcare Costs

University of North Carolina School of Medicine — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:45:00 EST

An international cost-effectiveness study, led by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine and the Kinshasa School of Public Health, has found that an effective antibiotic used to combat maternal sepsis vastly reduces health-care costs for pregnant patients.

DNA Methyltransferase 1/miR-342-3p/Forkhead box M1 Signaling Axis Promotes Self-Renewal in Cervical Cancer Stem-Like Cells in Vitro and Nude Mice Models

World Journal of Stem Cells — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:11 EST

BACKGROUNDCervical cancer (CC) stem cell-like cells (CCSLCs), defined by the capacity of differentiation and self-renewal and proliferation, play a significant role in the progression of CC. However, the molecular mechanisms regulating thei

Make A Difference for Cervical Cancer Research By Participating in the 14th Annual Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 26

Hackensack Meridian Health — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:30:28 EST

Make A Difference for Cervical Cancer Research By Participating in the 14th Annual Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 26

Government of Guyana, Mount Sinai Health System and Hess Corporation Announce Five-Year Extension of National Healthcare Initiative

Mount Sinai Health System — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:45:06 EST

Initiative aims to transform Guyana's public health system by 2030 with world-class healthcare services accessible to all citizens, especially vulnerable communities

Most Women Undergo Annual Mammography Screening, Regardless of Clinical Guideline Advice

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:00:00 EST

A national cross-sectional study examined how often women in the United States undergo a mammography screening in the past year versus the past one to two years.

TIPSHEET: Counseling Experts Present Latest Research at the 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, March 27-29 in Orlando, Florida

American Counseling Association — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:30:33 EST

More than 150 posters to be presented; counselors are available to comment on mental health topics ranging from substance use and addiction to wellness and self-care and more.