Women who give birth to four or more children are more likely to have cardiovascular changes that can be early indicators of heart disease than women who have fewer children, new research by UT Southwestern Medical Center cardiologists finds. Cardiologist Dr. Monika Sanghavi, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, found that women who give birth to […] More
Smoking is a well-known risk factor for many complications during and health problems after pregnancy. Now a new study published in the journal Human Reproduction reveals that daughters of women who smoke while pregnant have an increased risk of developing ovarian and breast cancer later in life. The study also found that girls whose mothers […] More
Gestational diabetes increases the risk of type 2 diabetes years after pregnancy among women. But a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism suggests that interventions such as intensive lifestyle intervention or medication regimens can reduce the risk. However, if diabetes does end up happening, then it would be wise for […] More
Over the past decade, more American women have chosen long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) like intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal implants for birth control, says a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). An IUD or coil is a small, usually T-shaped contraceptive device that is inserted into the uterus. Two […] More
Using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat the symptoms associated with menopause increases the risk of developing the two most common forms of ovarian cancer even when used for only a few years, says a new meta-analysis published in the journal The Lancet. Hormone replacement therapy, or menopausal hormone therapy, can relieve these symptoms of […] More
Premature birth increases the risk of complications and health problems for babies. Now a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology finds that a history of spontaneous preterm delivery may double the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among women. Furthermore, premature birth appears “almost equally strong” ” […] More
Women with type 1 diabetes have an increased excess risk of death from all causes and an increased excess risk of death from heart disease than men with type 1 diabetes, says a large meta-analysis of more than 200,000 participants recently published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Type 1 diabetes is a […] More
More good news for women with a coffee habit: New research published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggests that drinking three to four cups of coffee a day could reduce the risk of endometrial cancer by almost a fifth. Endometrial cancer, or cancer of the lining of the uterus, is the most […] More
Vaccines are not just for children. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released the Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for 2015, which provides a summary of ACIP recommendations for the use of vaccines routinely recommended for adults. An article published last year in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine estimated that 30,000 adults die from […] More
Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages like carbonated drinks and sodas has previously been linked to an increased risk of obesity and type II diabetes. Now a new study published in the journal Human Reproduction finds that girls who frequently consume sugary drinks often begin menstruating earlier, increasing the risk of breast cancer. According to the Centers for […] More
Women may want to avoid high-fructose corn syrup. According to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition from researchers at the University of Utah, the fructose-glucose mixture found in high-fructose corn syrup reduced both the reproduction and lifespan of female rodents when consumed in doses proportional to the diet of many Americans when […] More
Known risk factors for heart disease and stroke include obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and tobacco use. Now a new study published in the journal Circulation suggests that the age at which a woman begins her menstrual cycle also influences the risk. Previous research has linked early menarche with an increased risk of coronary heart […] More
