Delays in Diagnosis Hurt Women Who Have Heart Disease
2017-09-28
Study found they were less likely to receive surgeries involving multiple artery graftsContinue Reading
Nearly Half of the World’s Abortions Are Unsafe
2017-09-28
Worst conditions found in Africa, Asia and Latin America, WHO researchers sayContinue Reading
Mastectomy Study Confirms ‘Jolie Effect’
2017-09-25
Preventive breast cancer surgeries rose after the actress publicized her decisionContinue Reading
Yoga May Bring Better Sleep to Breast Cancer Patients
2017-09-22
As little as two times a week seemed to make a difference over long termContinue Reading
Gun Surrender Laws Help Women Threatened by Domestic Violence
2017-09-20
Fewer are killed in states that mandate that firearms be removed when restraining orders filedContinue Reading
Focus on Just One Sport Can Mean Stress for Girls
2017-09-19
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Sometimes, being too invested in just one sport may not be the best idea, new research shows. The study found that teen girls who focus only on one sport — in this case, soccer — tended to have more stress and poorer sleepContinue Reading
It’s a Food Allergy! Where’s the School Nurse?
2017-09-18
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Many students who suffer a severe allergic reaction at school get potentially lifesaving epinephrine injections from unlicensed staff or other students, not a school nurse, a new study finds. “The findings highlight the importance of having a supply of epinephrine available in schools,Continue Reading
Parents Say Schools Don’t Help Kids With Mental Health, Chronic Disease
2017-09-18
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Many parents don’t believe schools are prepared to help students with mental health problems and serious physical health issues, a new survey finds. While 77 percent of parents were certain that schools would be able to provide first aid for minor issues suchContinue Reading
Lupus Hits Certain Groups Harder
2017-09-11
Studies find race, ethnicity, gender and even geography make a difference for this autoimmune diseaseContinue Reading
HPV Vaccine May Even Protect Women Who Never Got It
2017-09-08
‘Herd immunity’ effect shows U.S. females now less likely to contract the cancer-causing virusContinue Reading
Antibacterial Scrubs for Nurses No Match for Germs
2017-09-04
Study found the clothing as contaminated as traditional scrubs after 12-hour shiftsContinue Reading
6 in 10 of America’s Single Guys ‘Take Responsibility’ for Contraception
2017-08-31
Most rely on condoms, but use of another method has doubled, study findsContinue Reading
1 in 5 Moms Mum About Post-Pregnancy Blues
2017-08-29
Strong support networks increase chances a woman will reveal her symptoms, study saysContinue Reading
Do Flame Retardants Hinder Infertility Treatments?
2017-08-25
Study found link between exposure to a certain chemical and failed in-vitro fertilization attemptsContinue Reading