Women's heart health linked to age at first menstrual period

Early menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association with overall heart health. One new study suggests that age at menarche plays an important role in maintaining and improving cardiovascular health, although there are a number of age differences.

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Brain astrocytes show metabolic alterations in Parkinson's disease

A new study using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology links astrocyte dysfunction to Parkinson's disease (PD) pathology. The study highlights the role of brain astrocyte cells in PD pathology and the potential of iPSC-derived cells in disease modelling and drug discovery.

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Endometriosis: No cure, but diagnosis could avert surgery

176 million women worldwide who have endometriosis, a chronic, painful gynaecological condition. It affects nearly three times as many women as breast cancer.

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Personal use of permanent hair dye not associated with greater risk of most cancers or cancer death

Women who use permanent hair dye products to colour their hair at home do not experience greater risk of most cancers or greater cancer related mortality.

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Exposure to workplace sexual harassment linked to an increased risk of suicidal behavior

Workers who have been exposed to sexual harassment in their workplace are at greater risk of suicide and attempting suicide, a new study finds.

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Effective cancer immunotherapy further linked to regulating a cell 'suicide' gene

Researchers have added to evidence that a gene responsible for turning off a cell's natural 'suicide' signals may also be the culprit in making breast cancer and melanoma cells resistant to therapies that use the immune system to fight cancer.

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Cancer cells take over blood vessels to spread

In laboratory studies, researchers observed a key step in how cancer cells may spread from a primary tumor to a distant site within the body, a process known as metastasis.

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Venom from honeybees found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells

Honeybee venom induces cancer cell death in hard to treat triple-negative breast cancer with minimal effect on healthy cells, new research finds.

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Genetic mutations may be linked to infertility, early menopause

A new study identifies a specific gene's previously unknown role in fertility. When the gene is missing in fruit flies, roundworms, zebrafish and mice, the animals are infertile or lose their fertility unusually early but appear otherwise healthy. Analyzing genetic data in people, the researchers found an association between mutations in this gene and early menopause.

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Phase 1 human trials suggest breast cancer drug is safe, effective

A new type of breast cancer drug can help halt progression of disease and is not toxic, according to phase 1 clinical trials.

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