WOMEN

This study tested whether a probiotic called Lactobacillus gasseri could help overweight women manage their weight and balance certain hormones. 110 women took part. The main goal was to see if the probiotic changed levels of the hormone estradiol. This is a completed early-stage…

This study tested whether laughter therapy could help women in menopause with brain fog, mood, and sleep. 97 women who had gone through natural menopause in the last 3 years took part. They did 8 sessions of laughter yoga over 4 weeks, including deep breathing, warm-ups, and play…

This study tested a therapist-guided online group counseling program called AMOR for pregnant women and new mothers with ADHD. 31 participants listened to podcasts and attended online sessions to see if the program was helpful and easy to stick with. The goal was to reduce ADHD s…

This study tested whether offering small cash rewards ($25-$40) encourages more HIV testing among African American, Latina, and low-income women who face barriers to testing. Over 300 women from community organizations like homeless shelters and domestic violence agencies took pa…

This study looked at whether a specific type of breathing training (diaphragm-focused inspiratory muscle training) could improve lung function, heart measures, attention, and motivation in healthy female athletes. 28 women aged 18-23 who had been active in sports for at least 5 y…

This study tested a new screening tool that lets women choose which preconception health topics to discuss during routine clinic visits. Researchers wanted to see if this approach helps more women identify risks and feel motivated to make healthy changes. The study involved 286 w…

This study looked at 180 Asian women having lung surgery with one-lung ventilation. Doctors compared using a standard-sized breathing tube versus one size smaller. The goal was to see if the smaller tube could be placed faster without causing more breathing problems. The study is…

This study looked at whether a mobile app teaching about HPV and breast cancer could improve women's understanding and attitudes toward screening. 70 women aged 30-65 used the app and completed surveys before and after. The goal was to see if the app increased HPV literacy and po…