Tag: Women Health
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Colon Cancer Risk in Women, Study Finds
New Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Higher Colon Cancer Risk in Women A recent study highlights a troubling association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colon cancer in women. Researchers found that women who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods have about a 45% higher risk compared with those who…
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Colon Cancer Risk in Women, New Study Finds
What the Study Found A recent clinical investigation has drawn a troubling connection between ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colon cancer in women. The study found that women who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods faced about a 45% higher risk of developing colon cancer compared with those who ate fewer ultra-processed items.…
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Colon Cancer Risk in Women
New findings connect ultra-processed foods to higher colon cancer risk in women A recent study has drawn a direct line between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colon cancer among women. Researchers found that women who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods face a 45% greater likelihood of developing colon cancer…
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Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane, Morocco: Prevalence and Determinants
Overview Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide. In urban Morocco, women with hypertension face unique challenges that affect their ability to consistently take prescribed medications. This study examines how common medication adherence is among women attending urban primary health care facilities in Inezgane and identifies the factors that influence adherence,…
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Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane: What Determines Taking Your Medicines Correctly
Overview Hypertension remains a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide. In urban Morocco, women managing high blood pressure face unique barriers to consistent medication adherence. This cross-sectional study conducted in Inezgane’s primary health care facilities sheds light on how many women actually follow their prescribed regimens and what drives or hinders this behavior.…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane, Morocco
Overview Hypertension remains a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease globally. In Morocco, urban primary health care facilities in towns like Inezgane are pivotal in managing chronic conditions such as hypertension. This article summarizes findings from a cross‑sectional study that assessed how prevalent medication adherence is among women with hypertension and identified the determinants…
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I Got Cervical Cancer at 35: A Personal Journey Through Marriage, Motherhood, and Finances
Overview When a routine checkup turned into a life-changing diagnosis, Gabi McCord found herself confronting more than a medical condition. Cervical cancer at 35 upended plans for motherhood, redefined a marriage, and forced a closer look at finances. This is a personal account of how a diagnosis can ripple through every corner of a life—and,…
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Healing the Hidden Wounds of Childbirth
Understanding a Hidden Crisis Childbirth should be a moment of joy, but for many women, it marks the onset of a silent crisis. Obstetric fistula is a hole that forms between the birth canal and the bladder or rectum, often after obstructed labor when there isn’t timely, skilled care. The result can be lifelong incontinence,…
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Precancerous Polyps in Women
Overview: What the new findings show A recent study published in JAMA Oncology examines the relationship between ultra-processed foods and the risk of precancerous colorectal polyps, with a focus on women under 50. The research analyzed health data from tens of thousands of participants to understand how dietary patterns—specifically the consumption of ultra-processed foods—might influence…
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MVPA Guidelines Deliver Greater CHD Benefit for Women than Men
New insights from MVPA research: Women gain more CHD protection than men A recent analysis highlighting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) guidelines indicates that women may reap greater reductions in coronary heart disease (CHD) risk than men. The study, published online October 27 in Nature Cardio, adds an important nuance to how public health recommendations around…