PTSD in Women Linked to Premature Birth
2014-11-06
Women with the condition were about one-third more likely to deliver early, study foundContinue Reading
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Heart Disease in Women
2014-11-06
(HealthDay News) — Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, government statistics show. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says risk factors for heart disease in women include: Having diabetes, pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome. Using birth control pills. Smoking. Having highContinue Reading
11 Percent of U.S. Women Not Checked for Cervical Cancer in 5 Years
2014-11-05
CDC report notes that half of cases occur among women never or rarely screenedContinue Reading
Breast Cancer Patients Might Prefer ‘Invisible Tattoo’
2014-11-04
Dark ink used to mark treatment area is a permanent reminder of the disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
‘Purpose in Life’ a Boon to Your Health
2014-11-03
Study found those who felt their life had meaning were more likely to get screening tests such as colonoscopies, mammogramsContinue Reading
‘Purpose in Life’ a Boon to Your Health
2014-11-03
Study found those who felt their life had meaning were more likely to get screening tests such as colonoscopies, mammogramsContinue Reading
Generic Drugs May Help Breast Cancer Patients Stick to Therapy
2014-10-31
Cost a key factor for women to maintain hormone treatment regimen, researchers reportContinue Reading
Kids: An Rx for Menopause’s Hot Flashes?
2014-10-31
‘Bonding’ hormone may play a role in study’s findings, researchers sayContinue Reading
World Bank Pledges $100M More to Fight West Africa’s Ebola Outbreak
2014-10-30
It’s hoped the added money will encourage additional foreign health care workers to get involvedContinue Reading
World Bank Pledges $100M More to Fight West Africa’s Ebola Outbreak
2014-10-30
It’s hoped the added money will encourage additional foreign health care workers to get involvedContinue Reading
Women Often Ignore Signs of Heart Trouble
2014-10-29
Study finds they’re more likely than men to delay seeking medical helpContinue Reading
After Breast Cancer, Depression Risk Lingers
2014-10-28
Study finds survivors more likely to need hospital care, antidepressants to cope than cancer-free womenContinue Reading
After Breast Cancer, Depression Risk Lingers
2014-10-28
Study finds survivors more likely to need hospital care, antidepressants to cope than cancer-free womenContinue Reading
Vitamin D May Not Prevent Return of Women’s Infection After All
2014-10-28
Repeat episodes of vaginosis no less likely with supplements, says studyContinue Reading