‘Female Viagra’ approved by FDA
The FDA have approved the first ever drug to treat low sexual desire in premenopausal women. Flibanserin – brand name Addyi – will be available from mid-October. …read more
Complete resection of high-grade brain cancer yields better survival in children — especially girls
For children with aggressive brain cancers called high-grade gliomas (HGG), the chances of survival are improved when surgery is successful in eliminating all visible cancer, reports a study in the… …read more
The global cost of unsafe abortion
Seven million women a year in the developing world are treated in healthcare facilities for complications following unsafe abortion, finds a study published today (19 August) in BJOG: An… …read more
Non-Hispanic black women less likely to survive endometrial cancer than women of other races and ethnicities
Main Finding(s): Non-Hispanic black women with endometrial cancer had worse outcomes than women in other racial/ethnic groups diagnosed with the same subtype of endometrial cancer and at the same… …read more
FDA Approves ‘Female Viagra’ Flibanserin (Addyi)
The manufacturer aims to have the drug available for sale starting October 17. FDA Approvals …read more
Genes could hold key to ovarian cancer survival
Scientists have identified a series of genes which appear to play an important role in the longer survival of women with ovarian cancer. …read more
Women’s health, education, marital status pre-pregnancy affect birth weight of girls
UCI study first to tie low natal weight to biological, social factors 3 generations deepA woman’s weight at birth, education level and marital status pre-pregnancy can have repercussions for two… …read more
Protective eyewear reduces field hockey eye injuries without increased concussion risk
A study conducted by researchers at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Fairfax (VA) County Public Schools and the University of Colorado School of Medicine has found that… …read more
Vaginal Microbiome May Predict Preterm Birth
A recent prospective study has found that a vaginal microbiome poor in Lactobacillus may be associated with an increased risk for premature delivery. Medscape Medical News …read more
Oral contraceptives may impact aspects of arthritis in women
New research indicates that use of oral contraceptives may provide benefits for women with inflammatory arthritis. …read more