Tag: Women Health
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Smoking Tied to Faster Huntington’s Decline: What Clinicians Need to Know
Overview: Smoking as a Modifiable Factor in Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive, currently incurable neurodegenerative disorder. While genetics set the stage, modifiable environmental factors may influence when symptoms start and how quickly they advance. A recent analysis using Periodic Dataset 4 from Enroll-HD examined 2,438 individuals, including 799 presymptomatic carriers with four…
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Smoking Accelerates Huntington’s Progression: Clinical Practice Implications
Overview: Smoking as a Modifiable Factor in Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive, incurable neurodegenerative disorder. While genetic timing largely governs onset, environmental and lifestyle factors can modulate how quickly symptoms emerge and advance. A recent analysis using Periodic Dataset 4 from Enroll-HD examined 2,438 individuals, including 799 presymptomatic carriers, with four consecutive…
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Smoking Tied to Faster Huntington’s Decline: Implications for Clinical Practice
Overview: Smoking as a Modifiable Factor in Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive, incurable neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor, cognitive, and behavioral decline. While genetics determine risk, researchers are increasingly focused on modifiable environmental factors that might influence when symptoms begin and how quickly they worsen. A recent analysis using Periodic Dataset 4…
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Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome: Salon Neck Extension Risks
What is Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome? Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome (BPSS) is a rare but potentially serious condition that can arise during routine salon hair washes. The syndrome occurs when the neck is hyperextended over a shampoo bowl. This position can compress or tear the vertebral arteries in the neck, which supply blood to the…
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World Arthritis Day: 5 reasons why women are at higher arthritis risk, and how hormones and hips matter
Understanding the gender gap in arthritis Arthritis is a broad term for conditions that cause joint inflammation and stiffness. While it affects people worldwide, research consistently shows that women bear a disproportionate burden. Studies indicate that women are nearly three times more likely than men to develop conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and certain…
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World Arthritis Day: 5 Reasons Why Women Are at Higher Arthritis Risk
World Arthritis Day: Why women are more at risk for arthritis Arthritis, a condition characterized by joint inflammation and stiffness, affects millions worldwide. While it can touch anyone, women bear a disproportionate burden, with higher rates of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). Understanding the factors behind this difference helps women take proactive…
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Soft Drinks and Depression: How Sugary Sodas May Alter Gut Bacteria and Mood
Introduction: A surprising link between everyday beverages and mental health Soft drinks, a staple in many diets worldwide, have long been linked to physical ailments like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. A growing body of research now suggests they may also influence mental health. A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry examined how soft…
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Depression: New study shows women carry higher genetic risk, reshaping treatment
New insights from a landmark study A large, multinational study published in Nature Communications has found that females carry a significantly higher genetic risk for major depression than males. Conducted by researchers at the Queensland-based QMIR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, the analysis pooled DNA data from roughly 200,000 people diagnosed with depression across Australia, Europe,…
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Women and Depression: New Genetic Study Finds Higher Risk
Groundbreaking international study links higher genetic risk of depression to women A new, large-scale genetic analysis suggests that women carry a higher genetic risk for major depressive disorder than men. Published in Nature Communications, the study claims to be the largest to date examining how genetic factors differ between the sexes in depression. Researchers identified…
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Diaphragmatic Endometriosis: Woman’s Fight for Heart Health
A perplexing mystery unfolds Lisa-Claire Walsh’s journey began with what seemed like ordinary neck and shoulder pain in 2015. Over years, she endured countless scans, appointments with orthopaedic surgeons, and neurologists, only to be told that there was nothing seriously wrong. The pain persisted, intensifying with no clear explanation. “I went to a neurologist, pain…