Women May Benefit Less From Statins
Researchers reviewed 11 studies of statins, and while they had a similar effect on men and women by some measures, the drugs did less to reduce mortality in women.
View ArticleLow-Fat Diet May Ease Hot Flashes
A study suggests that weight loss with a low-fat, high fruit and vegetable diet may help reduce or eliminate hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause.
View ArticleLater Pregnancy, Lower Risk of a Cancer
Researchers who pooled data from 17 studies say that the older a woman is when she gives birth, the lower her risk for endometrial cancer.
View ArticlePersistence Is Key to Treating Sexual Pain
Only about one-quarter of women with vaginal pain ever report the problem to a medical professional. And those who do speak up are often told - incorrectly - that nothing can be done.
View ArticleUrine Test May Predict Women's Bone Risk
Researchers report that levels of a substance that is released into the urine when bones weaken can predict the risk for future fracture in premenopausal women.
View ArticleMany Bone Tests for Some, and Too Few for Others
Recent reports suggest that too many younger women are being evaluated and treated for bone loss when they should not be, while many at greater risk are overlooked.
View ArticleAbortions Linked to Risk of Preterm Birth
A study of births and induced abortions in Finland finds that the risk of very premature birth - 28 weeks or fewer - increases with the number of previous abortions.
View ArticleSwitching Contraceptives Effectively
Women choose to switch methods of birth control frequently, research shows, and without proper guidance on how to make these changes safely, gaps often occur in contraceptive protection that can result...
View ArticleEarly Menopause Is Linked to Heart Risk
A study of a large multiethnic population found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke among women who reached menopause before age 47.
View ArticlePregnancy Complications, the Next Generation
Women who were born prematurely have a higher risk of pregnancy complications, a new study has found.
View ArticleDoubt on Soy and Fiber as Menopause Aid
Researchers concluded that adding soy and fiber to the diet probably does not help prevent hot flashes and night sweats.
View ArticleLower Bone Density for Girls Who Smoke
After tracking young girls over three years, a study found that those who smoked showed slower development of bone mineral density, but more research is needed.
View ArticlePMS Symptoms Linked to Diet
A decade-long study of more than 3,000 women found that dietary iron may reduce the risk for premenstrual syndrome, while potassium intake may increase it.
View ArticleLow Vitamin D Tied to Fibroids
Inadequate levels of vitamin D may increase the risk for uterine fibroids, a new study reports.
View ArticleObstacles for Pregnant Women Seeking Dental Care
Experts say that too many pregnant patients are not getting timely dental care, because of outdated notions that treating them is not safe and other factors.
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