Seminars for Women's Health

06/05/2025

Diet and Risk for Incident Diverticulitis in Women: A Prospective Cohort Study

1531 cases of incident diverticulitis for 415 103 person-years of follow-up were identified. Intake of peanuts, nuts, and seeds (aHR,1.07 [95% CI, 0.91 to 1.25]) and fresh fruits with edible seeds (aHR,1.06 [CI, 0.90 to 1.24]) was not associated with incident diverticulitis. There was a reduced risk for incident diverticulitis in women in the highest quartile of healthy diets compared with the lowest quartile: the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet (aHR, 0.77 [CI, 0.65 to 0.90]), the Healthy Eating Index (aHR, 0.78 [CI, 0.66 to 0.91]), the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (aHR, 0.81 [CI, 0.69 to 0.95]), and the Alternative Mediterranean diet (aHR, 0.91 [CI, 0.78 to 1.06]).

Background: Patients with diverticulitis often attempt to control their diet with a particular focus on avoiding nuts and seeds. However, whether dietary patterns or dietary intake of nuts and seeds are associated with diverticulitis risk is poorly studied, particularly in women. Objective: To deter...

01/29/2025

Blueprint to close the women’s health gap: How to improve lives and economies for all. January 21, 2025 | Science World Report - FB

Women experience substantial health inequities and poor health outcomes worldwide, and the global economy suffers as a result.

Closing the women’s health gap: A $1 trillion opportunity to improve lives and economies, published in 2024 by the World Economic Forum (the Forum) in collaboration with the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI), reported that the women’s health gap correlates with women living in poor health for 25 percent more of their lives than men do. Closing the women’s health gap could yield 75 million disability-adjusted life years annually—the equivalent of adding seven healthy days per year per woman—and unlock $1 trillion in annual global GDP by 2040. Now is the time for stakeholders to address drivers of the gap and improve the lives of women, communities, and economies around the world.

Women experience substantial health inequities and poor health outcomes worldwide, and the global economy suffers as a result.

12/05/2024

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10/16/2024

Adverse pregnancy outcomes attributable to overweight and obesity across maternal birth regions: a Swedish population-based cohort study

Whether there are differences in the contribution of overweight and obesity to adverse pregnancy outcomes between migrant and non-migrant women in high-income countries, which might increase health inequalities, remains unclear. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to estimate the contribution (including the proportion and number of attributable cases) of overweight and obesity to a wide range of adverse pregnancy outcomes in Swedish-born and migrant women.

Interventions to reduce overweight and obesity have the potential to mitigate the burden of adverse pregnancy outcomes and possibly reduce inequalities in reproductive health. Therefore, public health practice and policy should prioritise efforts to prevent overweight and obesity among women of childbearing age.

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10/10/2024

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk: Get Your Family's Health Story

A family history of cancer may not be easy to talk about but it’s an important conversation to have. Some cancers are hereditary, which means they could be caused by certain gene mutations (changes) that are passed down in families. The genes most affected in hereditary breast and ovarian cancers are the breast cancer (BRCA) genes. If you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, you may have a higher risk for developing these cancers. Talk with family members to learn about relatives with a history of cancer so you can understand your cancer risk. Share what you learn with your health care provider. Get tips for how to start the conversation.

Learn how a family history of breast and ovarian cancer can affect your health.

10/10/2024

What to Know and Do About Breast Cancer Risk

Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer is a common cancer among American women. Let's make it common for women to know more about breast cancer risk and screening. Start with these:

Breast cancer screening starts at age 40 for women who are at average risk. Talk to your doctor about getting screened earlier if you have a higher risk for breast cancer, such as a family history.
Be aware of changes in your breasts and know the symptoms of breast cancer.
Be aware if you have dense breasts because this can increase your breast cancer risk. Talk with your doctor about screening options that are right for you.

Ask your doctor when you should get a mammogram.

06/12/2024

Researchers have identified inherited genetic variants that may predict the loss of one copy of a woman’s two X chromosomes as she ages, a phenomenon known as mosaic loss of chromosome X, or mLOX. These genetic variants may play a role in promoting abnormal blood cells (that have only a single copy of chromosome X) to multiply, which may lead to several health conditions, including cancer. The study, co-led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Cancer Institute, was published June 12, 2024, in Nature.

A genomic analysis co-led by NIH suggests that the DNA a woman is born with may influence how her cells respond to chromosomal abnormalities acquired with aging.

05/15/2024

The notable health differences between females and males point to an urgent need for policies to be based on sex-specific and age-specific data. It is also important to continue promoting gender-sensitive research, and ultimately, implement interventions that not only reduce the burden of disease but also achieve greater health equity.

The notable health differences between females and males point to an urgent need for policies to be based on sex-specific and age-specific data. It is also important to continue promoting gender-sensitive research, and ultimately, implement interventions that not only reduce the burden of disease bu...

04/11/2024

This JAMA Insights in the Women’s Health series discusses the incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of uterine fibroids.

04/11/2024

This Viewpoint summarizes a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that encourages the inclusion of pregnant and lactating individuals in clinical research.

04/10/2024

Mammography Use and Association with Social Determinants of Health and Health-Related Social Needs Among Women

This report describes the association between mammography use and specific social determinants of health and health-related social needs.

04/10/2024

Interesting!!

“I didn’t want my daughters to have to go through that. Or anybody else.”