Women’s Health
Bowel Issues Affect 3 Out of 4 Pregnant Women
These problems don’t significantly affect quality of life, study says
May 24, 2013read on->U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report
Since 1991, rate has dropped by nearly half, health officials find
May 23, 2013read on->Genes May Boost Woman’s Risk of Postpartum Depression
Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy
May 21, 2013read on->Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury: Study
More research into factors behind trend, effects on outcomes is needed, study author says
May 20, 2013read on->College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
Alcohol affects them differently, so safe limits are lower for women
May 18, 2013read on->Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools?
Many ob/gyn residents would like specialized training but don’t get it, study finds
May 18, 2013read on->Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too
Although risk is still low, Australian study found it nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s
May 16, 2013read on->H1N1 Flu Virus Detected in Seals Off California Coast
Influenza viruses can move among species, researchers say
May 16, 2013read on->Young Women Less Healthy Than Men Before Heart Attack: Study
Females tend to have more physical and mental problems prior to the event, researchers find
May 15, 2013read on->Angelina Jolie Will Have Ovaries Removed to Lower Chances of Cancer: Report
Actress has already had double mastectomy due to gene linked to high risk for breast, ovarian cancer
May 15, 2013read on->Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones: Study
But osteoporosis experts say fracture resistance must also be assessed
May 15, 2013read on->Metformin Won’t Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
Study counters prior research suggesting the medicine might help cancer patients
May 14, 2013read on->Procedure for Incontinence in Women May Lose Effectiveness With Time
In 7-year study, failure rate for pelvic organ prolapse surgery gradually increased
May 14, 2013read on->Hysterectomy May Not Raise Heart Risks After All: Study
Finding might reassure women considering the procedure, researcher says
May 14, 2013read on->Angelina Jolie Has Preventive Double Mastectomy
Testing revealed she carries a genetic mutation that left her susceptible to breast cancer
May 14, 2013read on->Brain Anatomy in Dyslexics Varies By Gender, Study Finds
Discovery suggests interventions for reading disability need to be tailored accordingly
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Estrogen Levels Tied to Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Study
Tests reveal higher concentration of the sex hormone in women and men
May 10, 2013read on->Testosterone Supplements May Hurt Male Fertility, Study Finds
Infertility clinics find that many men seeking help were taking ‘T’
May 10, 2013read on->Just How Might Exercise Lower Breast Cancer Risk?
Scientists identify changes in estrogen metabolism as key factor
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