Test Might Spot Women at High Risk for Pregnancy Complication
2010-09-13
Preeclampsia leads to dangerous spikes in blood pressure, but ‘biomarker’ test might detect it early, researchers sayContinue Reading
Male Partners May Be Key Influence on Birth Control Use
2010-09-10
Young women twice as likely to use contraception if their mate strongly favors its use, study findsContinue Reading
Study Finds Bariatric Surgery Lowers Gestational Diabetes Risk
2010-09-09
But weight loss procedure has its own set of risks, experts noteContinue Reading
Obesity May Up Death Risk in Older Women With Colon Cancer
2010-09-09
Women past menopause with a high BMI and large waists had increased risk of dying, study findsContinue Reading
10% of 2010 Winter Olympians Suffered Injuries
2010-09-09
Bobsledding, ice hockey, alpine freestyle skiing proved among most dangerous sports, study saysContinue Reading
Smoking Could Harm Sperm, Study Finds
2010-09-09
Other research suggests women who smoke while pregnant impair sons’ fertilityContinue Reading
Men Seem More Susceptible to Memory Problems Than Women
2010-09-08
Among elderly, rate of mild impairment was 1.5 times higher in males, study findsContinue Reading
Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy
2010-09-03
Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggestsContinue Reading
Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines
2010-09-01
Levels of depression and anxiety still high at least 2 years after escaping abusive relationship, study findsContinue Reading
Preventive Surgeries May Be Lifesaver for Women at High Cancer Risk
2010-08-31
Study finds removing breast, ovaries greatly lower the odds, but decision can be a difficult oneContinue Reading
U.S. Pediatricians Decry Media's Portrayal of Sex
2010-08-31
They urge more responsible programming, and ask doctors and parents to play a more involved roleContinue Reading
Almost 1 in 3 First-Time Deliveries Now Via C-Section
2010-08-30
More must be done to curb the use of the procedure, which comes with risks, experts sayContinue Reading
Breast-Feeding May Lower Women's Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
2010-08-27
Women who opted for the bottle had double the odds for the illness later, study foundContinue Reading
Stress Seems to Play Role in Premenstrual Symptom Severity
2010-08-25
Relaxation techniques may help prevent, reduce some of the worst effects, researchers suggestContinue Reading