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...
NewsMarch 26, 2015
Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Cancer Risk Among DaughtersSmoking is a well-known risk factor for many complications during and health problems after pregnancy. Now a new study published in...
NewsMarch 9, 2015
Intervention Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Among Women with Gestational DiabetesGestational diabetes increases the risk of type 2 diabetes years after pregnancy among women. But a new study published in the...
NewsFebruary 26, 2015
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives Like IUDs and Hormonal Implants Increasingly PopularOver the past decade, more American women have chosen long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) like intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal implants...
NewsFebruary 25, 2015
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Increases Ovarian Cancer RiskUsing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat the symptoms associated with menopause increases the risk of developing the two most common...
NewsFebruary 14, 2015
Women with History of Spontaneous Preterm Birth at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular DiseasePremature birth increases the risk of complications and health problems for babies. Now a new study published in the European Journal...
NewsFebruary 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...
NewsFebruary 6, 2015 
Drinking Coffee Linked to Reduced Risk of Endometrial CancerMore good news for women with a coffee habit: New research published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggests...
NewsFebruary 6, 2015
ACIP Releases Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for 2015Vaccines are not just for children. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released the Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for 2015,...
NewsFebruary 3, 2015
Frequently Consuming Sugary Drinks Linked to Earlier Onset of MenstruationDrinking sugar-sweetened beverages like carbonated drinks and sodas has previously been linked to an increased risk of obesity and type II...
NewsJanuary 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...
NewsJanuary 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...
NewsDecember 16, 2014 
Cardiac Arrest During Childbirth More Frequent Than ReportedAlthough cardiac arrest during childbirth is rare, a new study in the journal Anesthesiology suggests that the condition may be two...
NewsMarch 19, 2014
BRCA1 Breast Cancer Gene Plays Protective Role Against Development of Metabolic DiseaseBRCA1 is a gene normally expressed in the cells of breast and other tissue that helps repair damaged DNA or destroy...
NewsMarch 14, 2014
Gestational Diabetes May Increase Heart Disease Risk for Pregnant WomenWomen who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy may have an increased risk of developing heart disease later in life, suggests a...
NewsMarch 13, 2014
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