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Health Europa Quarterly Issue 20
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 20, which comprises thought-provoking content that analyses topics such as COVID-19, holistic health, chronic diseases, digital health, gender...
New hope for pelvic organ prolapse with new self-management programme
New research will explore the clinical and cost-effectiveness of an innovative self-management programme designed to improve the lives of women with pelvic organ prolapse.
Pelvic...
Zika vaccine demonstrates effectiveness at preventing the virus
A groundbreaking Zika vaccine has been proven to prevent the Zika virus effectively in preclinical animal studies.
The novel Zika vaccine was developed at the...
Live cells in human breast milk could aid breast cancer research
A new study focused on changes that take place during lactation by investigating cells found in human breast milk and how this could aid...
Maternal soft drink consumption linked to ADHD symptoms in children
Researchers reported that daily maternal intake of sweetened carbonated beverages (SCB) in pregnancy was associated with ADHD symptoms in children at eight years of...
Ischemic stroke risk higher in young women than men
A novel investigation has revealed that women age 35 and younger are at an increased risk of suffering an ischemic stroke compared to men...
Study finds infants born in cities have an increased mortality rate
In Tanzania, infants born in cities surprisingly have an increased mortality rate in their first month of life compared to babies born in rural...
The impact of being unvaccinated from Covid in pregnancy
A new study showed that being unvaccinated from Covid in pregnancy increases the likelihood to have poor birth outcomes.
People who contracted Covid in pregnancy...
Gender inequality within healthcare exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic
Blandine Mollard of the EIGE discusses the findings from the Gender Equality Index 2021 and explores how gender inequality needs to be addressed within...
Sweeteners during pregnancy may affect a baby’s gut microbiome
A new study investigates the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child’s risk of obesity and changes in their gut microbiome.
The researchers...
Meta-analysis reveals cardiovascular benefits of breastfeeding
An insightful new meta-analysis has indicated a range of cardiovascular benefits of breastfeeding, potentially safeguarding new mothers from various health conditions.
The novel research discovered...
Exploring how an estrogen compound may benefit postmenopausal women
Dr Zeynep Madak-Erdogan and Qianying Zuo of the University of Illinois explain how an estrogen compound may be used to benefit postmenopausal women.
Non-alcoholic fatty...
Painting a better picture of bone loss in postmenopausal women
Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland discuss their findings from the world’s longest-running follow-up on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
Osteoporosis is the...
Cognitive decline from cardiovascular conditions more severe in women
Groundbreaking research suggests that cognitive decline caused by a range of cardiovascular conditions may be worse in women than men.
The study, pioneered by experts...
Cervical Screening Wales extends routine screening to every five years
Cervical screening Wales is extending the routine screening interval for people with a cervix aged 25-49 from three to five years if Human papillomavirus...
Prebiotic supplements help women reduce sugar intake by 4%
A new study from the University of Surrey has found that young women who took four weeks of prebiotic supplements made healthier food choices...
Beauty product chemicals affect hormones during pregnancy
A novel research project has signified that using certain personal care products may impact hormones during pregnancy.
An investigation conducted by experts from the Rutgers...
New research shows probiotics improve vomiting and nausea in pregnancy
A first-of-its-kind study from researchers at UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve symptoms of constipation, vomiting, and nausea in pregnancy....
Study reveals excellent 97% efficacy for HPV vaccine
New research has demonstrated that a single dose of the HPV vaccine is up to 97% effective, a significant advancement for preventing cervical cancer.
A...
Baby loss doubles the risk of anxiety and depression
Baby loss through miscarriage or early in the child’s life causes women to be more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety than those...