June 25, 2025

Medical Oddities: Tomb Fungus, Cancer Hope?

Hot nights, healing skin, and ancient fungus: medicine’s weirdest wins this week.

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June 25, 2025

Abdominal Fat Linked to Stress Urinary Incontinence Risk

Higher levels of body fat, especially in the abdominal area, were linked to stress urinary incontinence in middle-aged women, according to a 4-year study using DXA and BIA measurements.

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June 23, 2025

Can a Vegan Diet Cool Menopause?

A randomized trial found that replacing animal-based processed foods with plant-based foods in a low-fat vegan diet led to significant weight loss and reduced severe hot flashes among postmenopausal women.

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June 13, 2025

Menopause Medication May Help to Prevent Invasive Breast Cancer, Study Finds

A drug already approved by the FDA to treat symptoms of menopause may also help to prevent invasive breast cancer, according to recent findings from a clinical trial led by Northwestern Medicine.

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May 30, 2025

PRP vs. Estrogen for VVA

In a study of 66 postmenopausal women with vulvovaginal atrophy, platelet-rich plasma injections were associated with greater improvements in sexual function and comparable symptom relief to topical estrogen therapy.

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December 12, 2024

Brief, Vigorous Activity May Lower CV Risk in Women: Study Findings

A recent study shows that even 3.4 minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity per day could significantly reduce cardiovascular risk, particularly in non-exercising women.

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November 14, 2024

Can Botox Ease Chronic Pelvic Pain?

A recent study assessed the efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A injections in conjunction with pelvic floor muscle therapy for women with chronic pelvic pain, revealing interesting insights into its effectiveness compared to a placebo.

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December 10, 2024

Hormone Therapy Risks Vary: Tibolone Linked to Arterial Events

Recent study links tibolone use in menopausal hormone therapy to a 52% increased cardiovascular disease risk, emphasizing the need for tailored hormone therapy approaches and further research in BMJ.

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May 08, 2024

ObGyn Harassment Prevalence Exposed in Revealing Review

Discover key insights from a systematic review on harassment among ObGyn health care professionals.

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