All posts tagged "women’s health"
- Number of Births May Affect Future Heart Health Among Mothers (Press Release)
Women who give birth to four or more children are more likely to have cardiovascular changes that can be early indicators...
NewsPress ReleaseMarch 26, 2015 - Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Cancer Risk Among Daughters
Smoking is a well-known risk factor for many complications during and health problems after pregnancy. Now a new study published in...
NewsHeather JohnsonMarch 9, 2015 - Intervention Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Among Women with Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes increases the risk of type 2 diabetes years after pregnancy among women. But a new study published in the...
NewsHeather JohnsonFebruary 26, 2015 - Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives Like IUDs and Hormonal Implants Increasingly Popular
Over the past decade, more American women have chosen long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) like intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal implants...
NewsHeather JohnsonFebruary 25, 2015 - Menopausal Hormone Therapy Increases Ovarian Cancer Risk
Using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat the symptoms associated with menopause increases the risk of developing the two most common...
NewsHeather JohnsonFebruary 14, 2015 - Women with History of Spontaneous Preterm Birth at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Premature birth increases the risk of complications and health problems for babies. Now a new study published in the European Journal...
NewsHeather JohnsonFebruary 13, 2015 - Women with Type 1 Diabetes Twice as Likely as Men to Die from Heart Disease
Women with type 1 diabetes have an increased excess risk of death from all causes and an increased excess risk of...
NewsHeather JohnsonFebruary 6, 2015 - Drinking Coffee Linked to Reduced Risk of Endometrial Cancer
More good news for women with a coffee habit: New research published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggests...
NewsHeather JohnsonFebruary 6, 2015 - ACIP Releases Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for 2015
Vaccines are not just for children. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released the Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for 2015,...
NewsHeather JohnsonFebruary 3, 2015 - Frequently Consuming Sugary Drinks Linked to Earlier Onset of Menstruation
Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages like carbonated drinks and sodas has previously been linked to an increased risk of obesity and type II...
NewsHeather JohnsonJanuary 29, 2015 - Fructose-Glucose Mixture in High-Fructose Corn Syrup May Decrease Lifespan
Women may want to avoid high-fructose corn syrup. According to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition from researchers...
NewsHeather JohnsonJanuary 5, 2015 - Heart Disease and Stroke Associated with Age at First Menstrual Cycle
Known risk factors for heart disease and stroke include obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and tobacco use. Now a new study...
NewsHeather JohnsonDecember 16, 2014 - Cardiac Arrest During Childbirth More Frequent Than Reported
Although cardiac arrest during childbirth is rare, a new study in the journal Anesthesiology suggests that the condition may be two...
NewsHeather JohnsonMarch 19, 2014 - BRCA1 Breast Cancer Gene Plays Protective Role Against Development of Metabolic Disease
BRCA1 is a gene normally expressed in the cells of breast and other tissue that helps repair damaged DNA or destroy...
NewsHeather JohnsonMarch 14, 2014 - Gestational Diabetes May Increase Heart Disease Risk for Pregnant Women
Women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy may have an increased risk of developing heart disease later in life, suggests a...
NewsHeather JohnsonMarch 13, 2014