MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Health insurers would be required to cover the cost of over-the-counter birth control and emergency contraception under new rules proposed by the White House on Monday. “Since Roe v. Wade was overturned more than two years ago, Republican elected officials have made clearContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Intrauterine devices (IUDs) may raise the chances of a breast cancer diagnosis for women who use the hormonal birth control method, but that risk remains low, new research finds. In the study of 150,000 Danish women, published this week in the Journal of theContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Having close family and friends who care about their health makes women more likely to get regularly screened for cancer, a new study has found. Women are more likely to undergo regular cancer screening if they have a tighter web of social andContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Endometriosis could be linked to the health of a woman’s microbiome, a new study says. The discovery might help lead to an early test for the painful condition, and possible new treatments. A specific set of bacteria in women’s gut microbiome appear toContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) — One in every three girls may not have access to menstrual products, something researchers are dubbing “period poverty.” “Our study highlights the widespread nature of period poverty and the need for broad actions — both locally and nationally — to increase the affordabilityContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of health care workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows. The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and job stress among a small group of workers atContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For the second time this year, the Senate plans to vote Tuesday on a law that would create a nationwide right to IVF. The bill was already blocked by Republicans earlier this year, but Democrats are hoping to use this second vote toContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will launch an independent review into any possible effects of toxic metals found in tampons. The announcement follows the release of a study in July that found traces of lead and other metalsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A form of psychotherapy can help women whose libidos have suffered as they go through menopause, a new study finds. Cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved sexual desire and satisfaction in a small group of middle-aged and older women, researchers said. “To our knowledge,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) — City living may be tough on couples wanting to conceive: New data shows that air pollution appears to be linked to lower fertility in men, while noisy traffic could harm the fertility of women. “If our results are confirmed in future studies, itContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Cases of menopause occurring before the age of 40 can be a major cause of distress and discomfort for women, but researchers now believe they’ve homed in on the condition’s genetic cause. A team at deCODE genetics sought to understand the origins ofContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A significant number of women stop getting regular mammograms after being frightened by a “false positive” scan that incorrectly suggests they have breast cancer, a new study finds. About 77% of women return for a regular mammogram after a negative result that showsContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Endometriosis can be a painful, debilitating condition for many women, but new research suggests even more serious consequences: higher odds for heart attacks or strokes. Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue that normally grows on the inside of the organ grows outside of itContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Women are becoming pregnant after having their tubes tied, even though the procedure is considered a “permanent” form of birth control, a new study warns. Between 3% and 5% of U.S. women who underwent tubal ligation later reported an unplanned pregnancy, according toContinue Reading