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PCOS In Women Tied To Attention, Cognitive Issues: Study

2025-06-12 - 2025-06

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS, a common endocrine disorder in women, can affect attention and other cognitive abilities, according to a study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Monday.

Women with PCOS often suffer from irregular or absent periods, polycystic ovaries, and increased levels of male hormone (androgen).

While previous research showed an increased level of anxiety and depression among women with PCOS, the new study focussed on attention -- the precursor for all vital cognitive processing such as receiving, understanding, and making sense of the information.

Gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis required in metastatic breast cancer cells

2025-06-11 - 2025-06

Metabolic adaptability, including glucose metabolism, enables cells to survive multiple stressful environments. Glycogen may serve as a critical storage depot to provide a source of glucose during times of metabolic demand during the metastatic cascade; therefore, understanding glycogen metabolism is critical. Our goal was to determine mechanisms driving glycogen accumulation and its role in metastatic (MCF10CA1a) compared to nonmetastatic (MCF10A-ras) human breast cancer cells.

The silent struggle: PCOS and PCOD on the rise among young Indian women

2025-06-10 - 2025-06

Across India, an increasing number of adolescent girls and young women are grappling with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) – two hormonal disorders that often go undetected but can have significant long-term health consequences.

Affecting reproductive, metabolic, and psychological well-being, these conditions are becoming more prevalent in the 15–25 age group, largely due to lifestyle factors, urban stress, and lack of awareness.

Health experts estimate that PCOS now affects between 3.7% and 22.5% of Indian women, depending on diagnostic criteria and location. Globally, it is among the most common endocrine disorders, impacting 8–13% of women of reproductive age.

Was diagnosed at 14; I felt my body has betrayed me’ | Life with PCOD

2025-06-05 - 2025-06

Hearing that there was no definitive cure or treatment left me in shock. What surprised me even more was when my doctor mentioned that many girls have it, as though it was something ordinary. I felt a profound sense of betrayal by my own body, struggling with the pain and confusion that came with it. It was isolating—like no one truly understood what I was going through, and at times, I felt as though I couldn’t even rely on myself,” she revealed. Sadly, she isn’t the only one.

About one-third of all menstruating women around the globe have PCOD, reveals 2023 UNICEF report. According to a study conducted in Southern India and Maharashtra, about 9.13 percent of menstruating women in those regions suffer from PCOS, while 22.5 percent have PCOD.

How to lose extra kilos with PCOD? Fitness coach shares vegetarian meal plan to support detox, weight loss

2025-06-03 - 2025-06

Lifestyle and fitness coach Anu Tripathi often shares nutrition and exercise tips to aid weight loss on Instagram. In a video posted on May 24, she listed a vegetarian meal plan that someone who wanted to lose weight and had PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) could follow.

Sonam Kapoor Was Bullied For Facial Hair As She Battled PCOS: ‘She’s Anil Kapoor’s Daughter’

2025-06-02 - 2025-06

But in the middle of this distress, Sonam found a spark of encouragement — and it came from a rather unlikely source. Her mother showed her a picture of Bollywood superstar Kajol, who had become a leading actress despite not conforming to conventional beauty norms.

“At that time, I remember Kajol had a unibrow. She never did her eyebrows. She had hairline hair, and I remember my mom showing me Kajol’s picture, and she was like, ‘Look at her, she’s the biggest heroine right now.’ I remember seeing her and feeling motivated," said Sonam.

Kajol’s confidence in embracing her natural features gave Sonam a sense of reassurance that beauty wasn’t defined by traditional standards. It was a turning point that helped the young actress slowly rebuild her self-esteem.

On the professional front, Sonam was last seen in the 2023 film Blind which she had completed filming before her pregnancy. After the birth of her son Vayu, the actress took a break from acting to focus on her personal life and enjoy time with her family.

Yoga coach shares 7 asanas women suffering from PCOS, PCOD should practise daily for 20 minutes

2025-05-31 - 2025-05

yoga teacher Rajat, who often shares different yoga poses one can practise at their home to target certain health issues, took to Instagram on April 22 to post a clip where he talked about seven yoga asanas that can help women dealing with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease).

World Hypertension Day 2025: Can PCOS increase hypertension risk? Gynecologists explains causes and how to manage

2025-05-16 - 2025-05

World Hypertension Day 2025: Gynaecologist explained the lesser-known link between the hormonal disorder PCOS and high blood pressure.
World Hypertension Day 2025: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal challenge that affects many young girls and women. It is commonly associated with missed periods, frequent breakouts, excessive hair growth, fertility issues and more. But beneath these common concerns, PCOS goes far beyond hormones and can affect your heart. Did you know it has a link with hypertension?
On World Hypertension Day, observed on May 17, let's understand how PCOS may be silently increasing your risk of high blood pressure.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Deepika Aggarwal, Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, delved deeper into this connection, explaining how PCOS may increase the risk of hypertension.

She said, “As a gynaecologist, I frequently encounter women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) presenting with issues of irregular menses, weight gain, acne, or infertility. What most women don't know is that PCOS is not only a hormonal or reproductive disorder, but it is also a metabolic disorder with severe long-term health implications, especially for the heart. PCOS increases the risk of getting high blood pressure, or hypertension, by a great deal. PCOS is more than a reproductive problem, it is a systemic condition."

Study highlights how PCOS alters uterine lining

2025-03-21 - 2025-04

The composition of cells and gene expression in uterine lining differ between women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) vs those without PCOS, according to a recent study published in Nature Medicine.

Investigators developed a cell map by studying endometrial tissue samples in women with and without PCOS. This allowed them to identify several genes with disturbed expression among women with PCOS.

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