Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research

08/15/2026

Do you have a foggy memory of what ketones are from chemistry class? For most that may be what comes to mind, but for some people with type 1 diabetes, it is key to monitor for ketones as well as blood sugar levels—detecting ketones early can help to better manage the potentially life-threatening complication of diabetic ketoacidosis. A recent article features Ludeman Center researcher, Viral Shah, MD, who presented his research at the 2026 Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association. He led a new 5-step framework to help bring cutting-edge diabetes research straight to the bedside. This work looks at how continuous ketone monitoring (think real-time ketone tracking, often as part of existing technologies that already monitor glucose in real time) could power the next wave of smart, automated insulin delivery. He also discussed the future of ketone monitoring and why most elevated ketone episodes can be safely managed at home with the right education and support. Watch the video here.

https://www.hcplive.com/view/from-awareness-to-action-structured-ketone-monitoring-in-diabetes-care-with-viral-shah-md

08/05/2026

August is Summer Sun Safety Month—a time to pay extra attention to our skin health and how we can protect ourselves against harmful UV rays. To learn more about the hottest topics in , including how to protect your skin from the harsh Colorado sun and how to prevent skin cancer, listen to the recording of the Ludeman Center's Let's Talk Program, "Epic Epidermis: Skin Care for All Ages." Watch the video now.

https://vimeo.com/954087512

08/04/2026

Congrats to the Ludeman Center researchers and other physicians who were recognized in the 2026 5280 Magazine Top Doctor's list!

08/03/2026

07/30/2026

A new article in Nature Journal features Director of the Ludeman Center Judy Regensteiner, PhD, Associate Director Jane Reusch MD, and Ludeman Center researcher Ana Pinto, PhD. Their work focuses on how statins reduce cardiovascular risk but modestly increase type 2 diabetes. The trials show that statins increased T2D risk similarly in women and men yet evidence is limited by underrepresentation of women and lack of s*x-specific analyses, which points to the importance of further research to close the gaps in .

https://www.nature.com/articles/s44294-026-00160-9

07/28/2026

A new article from features Ludeman Center Nancy Anschutz Chair In Women’s Health Research, Wendy Kohrt, PhD. Her research investigates what menopausal hormone therapy might mean for age-related macular degeneration, which disproportionately affects women. "We know that estrogen is very important for regulating things like vascular function, which affects cardiovascular disease risk, and that it affects propensity to gain weight, as well as has an important role in mediating risk of osteoporosis. Studies like this one with ocular health help us learn more about s*x hormones and what they mean for our health," says Dr. Kohrt. Read the full article here.

https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/menopausal-hormone-therapy-amd

07/26/2026

A new article discusses the importance of diabetes care during pregnancy and after delivery - including not just the "postpartum period" but taking a full lifespan appraoch. UCLA Health maternal-fetal medicine specialists Christina S. Han, MD, and Kimberly Zien Huynh, MD, emphasize that the postpartum period represents a critical opportunity to identify longterm metabolic risk, improve preventive care and alter health trajectories for mothers and babies. Their approach is action-oriented and seeks to improve lifelong health outcomes for mother and child. Read the full article here.

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/longterm-postpartum-diabetes-care-reshapes-outcomes-parents

07/23/2026

A new article explores the benefits of strength training, especially at an age when your health is more likely to begin declining. Women especially are encouraged to begin lifting weights before menopause because they have a higher rate of hip fracture than men. Strength training can also improve one's independence, control blood sugar, minimize effects of muscle loss, reduce risk of falls, and more. “Exercise of all types, including resistance exercise, improves mood,” says Catherine Jankowski, PhD, a researcher on aging and professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz College of Nursing. “Independence requires both mental and physical health. The two cannot be clearly separated." Read more here.

https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/why-strength-training-is-essential-for-healthy-aging

07/21/2026

It is well known that smoking negatively affects cardiovascular health. New research from the now reveals that e-ci******es, or vapes, that are made with synthetic cooling chemicals may disrupt heart rhythm, pointing to potential risks such as irregular heartbeat and cardiac arrest. In addition, one e-cigarette can contain as much or more ni****ne as a pack of ci******es, increasing the risk of addiction. What's even more concerning is the increase of youth using vapes. According to the Heart Association, ni****ne exposure during adolescence can have long-lasting effects on brain development, affecting attention, learning, impulse control and memory. One thing remains clear: no to***co or ni****ne product can be considered safe. Read more.

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/growing-scientific-evidence-links-e-cigarette-chemicals-to-heart-health-risks