Forgiving others protects women from depression, but not men
Forgiveness is a complex process, one often fraught with difficulty and angst. …read more
Hysterectomy can be safely combined with cosmetic surgery for ‘hanging abdomen’
For women undergoing hysterectomy, removal of “hanging” abdominal fat and skin–a cosmetic procedure called panniculectomy–can be performed at the same surgery without increasing the risk of… …read more
Heart Age Tops Actual Age in United States, CDC Says
Predicted heart age exceeds chronological age on average by 7.8 years for men and 5.4 years for women. This simpler measure of heart risk may better motivate Americans to adopt healthier lifestyles. Medscape Medical News …read more
Breast-feeding Linked to Low Relapse Risk in MS
A new study shows that women with multiple sclerosis who breast-fed exclusively for 2 or more months after their baby was born had reduced risk for relapse that rose again when supplemental feeding begins. Medscape Medical News …read more
High dose folic acid promising in preventing cardiac malformations
When most physicians and patients hear about folic acid, they automatically think about its role in preventing spina bifida and other neural tube defects. But there are now more than 20 years of data… …read more
Women in poor areas twice as likely to develop clinical anxiety as men
Women living in poor areas in the UK are almost twice as likely to develop clinical anxiety as women in richer areas. …read more
Men who buy sex have much in common with sexually coercive men
“It’s like she’s not really there.” – Study participant who bought sexMen who buy sex have less empathy for women in prostitution than men who don’t buy sex, according to a study published… …read more
Sex-specific biomarkers are needed to learn why heart attacks kill more women than men
Disproportionately more women than men die due to cardiovascular disease and heart attacks in the U.S. …read more
Single mothers much more likely to live in poverty than single fathers, study finds
Single mothers earn significantly less than single fathers, and they’re penalized for each additional child they have even though the income of single fathers remains the same or increases with… …read more
9 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week
What is happening in week 9 of your pregnancy? Your baby is now the size of a peanut and their heartbeat may be heard for the very first time with the use of a handheld doppler. …read more