Female Pattern Hair Loss during Menopause Transition: Epidemiological Insights
Female pattern hair loss during the menopause transition is prevalent and multifactorial, with obesity identified as a significant contributing factor, highlighting the complex interplay between hormonal changes and metabolic factors in hair health and disease.
October 2022
HIV Cure in a Female Patient: Case Report and Implications for Treatment
A woman with HIV, known as the New York patient, achieves HIV cure without antiretroviral medication, demonstrating the potential for long-term remission and highlighting the need for further research into novel HIV treatment modalities and functional cures.
October 2022
Global Increase in Depressive and Anxiety Disorders: Implications for Mental Health Services
Depressive and anxiety disorders have increased by 25% globally, with women and young people disproportionately affected, highlighting the urgent need for increased investment in mental health services to address the growing burden of psychiatric illnesses worldwide.
October 2022
Sexual Dimorphism in COVID-19: Gender Disparities in Disease Severity and Outcomes
COVID-19 severity and mortality are higher in men compared to women, while women may be at higher risk of reinfection and long COVID, highlighting gender-specific disparities in COVID-19 susceptibility, clinical course, and outcomes.
October 2022
Weight Loss Plateau During Dieting: Metabolic Adaptation Mechanisms
Metabolic adaptation mechanisms contribute to weight loss stalls during dieting, particularly in overweight premenopausal women, prolonging the time needed to achieve weight loss goals and highlighting the complexity of body weight regulation.
October 2022
Ketogenic Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Therapeutic Efficacy and Mechanisms
Adopting a ketogenic diet, characterized by reduced carbohydrate intake and induction of therapeutic ketosis, demonstrates favorable and effective outcomes in managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), highlighting the potential role of dietary interventions in PCOS management.
September 2022
Sleep Deficit and Metabolic Risk in Women: Implications for Health Promotion
Sleep deficit is associated with higher metabolic risk in women, underscoring the importance of sleep hygiene and adequate sleep duration in promoting metabolic health and preventing cardiometabolic diseases in female populations.
September 2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy: Reassuring Data from Observational Studies
Reassuring data from observational studies support the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, providing important insights for pregnant individuals and healthcare providers regarding vaccination decisions and maternal-fetal health outcomes.
September 2022
Breastfeeding Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in Mothers: Study Findings
Women who breastfeed have an 11% lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, highlighting the cardiovascular benefits of breastfeeding and underscoring the importance of promoting and supporting breastfeeding practices.
September 2022
