African-American women who live in rural areas have lower prevalences of major depression and mood disorder, while non-Hispanic white women in these areas have higher prevalences. …read more
After analyzing stroke treatment records, researchers at Rhode Island Hospital in collaboration with researchers from the University of Cincinnati learned that women and men have different reasons… …read more
Doctors are now required to tell women about ‘abortion reversal.’ Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that use of long-acting reversible contraception by teens in the US increased by fifteen times from 2005-13. …read more
Two recent surveys show that many women are taking bioidentical hormones but aren’t aware of the risks. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
SAN FRANCISCO – Pregnancy increases the risk of poor outcomes in melanoma, according to a review of melanoma cases at the Cleveland Clinic. The effect of pregnancy on melanoma has been debated for… …read more
Mothers born prematurely are at a greater risk of giving birth early; the earlier mother’s birth, the greater the risk for premature delivery. Medscape Medical News …read more
Researchers at the University of Warwick and UHCW have discovered how body clock genes could affect women’s ability to have children. …read more
Famine has long-term effects on female fertilityBaboons born in times of famine are more vulnerable to food shortages later in life, finds a new study. …read more
How much do men and women differ psychologically? Does greater emotional empathy in women result in less rational thinking when it comes to choosing to do harm for a greater good? …read more