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Higher Bone Density Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk in Women
[ad_1] Having a greater bone mineral density is linked to a lower risk for cardiovascular events like a heart attack or stroke in women, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases. Type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis (weakened, porous bones) are often seen together, and some scientists believe that…
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In a prospective study of 2,529 pregnant women, drinking caffeinated beverages was associated with a reduced risk of developing gestational diabetes — ScienceDaily
[ad_1] Good news for pregnant coffee lovers: Consuming a low amount of caffeine during pregnancy could help to reduce gestational diabetes risk, according to researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the National Institutes of Health. The findings were published Monday in JAMA Network Open. “While we were not…
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Taking Contraceptive Pill Reduces Type 2 Risk in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
[ad_1] Taking an oral contraceptive as a treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome — a common treatment for this disorder — has been shown to reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the journal Diabetes Care. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder in which women of reproductive age…
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Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome — ScienceDaily
[ad_1] A study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The research findings also show that women with PCOS have twice the risk of developing type 2…
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Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, finds study
[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain A study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The research findings also show that women with PCOS have twice the risk…
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Women with diabetes less likely to receive comprehensive cardiovascular prevention than men, study finds
[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain Women with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), or at high risk of developing CVD, are less likely to reach recommended treatment targets than men, according to an international study involving almost 10,000 patients with type 2 diabetes, being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for…
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Avocados change belly fat distribution in women, controlled study finds — ScienceDaily
[ad_1] An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators. One hundred and five adults with overweight and obesity participated in a randomized controlled trial that provided one meal a day for 12 weeks. Women who…
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Scientists can predict which women will have serious pregnancy complications — ScienceDaily
[ad_1] Women who will develop potentially life-threatening disorders during pregnancy can be identified early when hormone levels in the placenta are tested, a new study has shown. Pregnancy disorders affect around one in ten pregnant women. Nearly all of the organ systems of the mother’s body need to alter their function during pregnancy so that…
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Disparities in contraception use between women with and without diabetes persist
[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain Uncontrolled diabetes increases maternal and fetal risks during pregnancy. As a result, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that family planning should be discussed and effective contraception should be available to the more than three percent of (more than one million) reproductive-age women in the United States with diabetes. Yet…
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COVID-19 risks to pregnant women and their babies outlined in global research review — ScienceDaily
[ad_1] Pregnant women remain at increased risk of severe COVID-19, and their risk of being admitted to intensive care or needing invasive ventilation is higher than non-pregnant reproductive aged women with the virus, an ongoing global study has found. Pregnant women with COVID-19 are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, particularly if they are from…