In postmenopausal osteoporotic women, changing from teriparatide to denosumab benefits bone mineral density (BMD) but switching from denosumab to teriparatide may result in bone loss, according to new research. Reuters Health Information …read more
In a new study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, breast cancer survivors gained 3.6 lb more weight over 4 years compared with cancer-free women. …read more
Women who use feminine care products called douches may increase their exposure to harmful chemicals called phthalates–and black women may be at particularly high risk due to frequent use, according… …read more
For the 7th straight year, the rate of preterm births in the United States has decreased, with 11.4% of babies being born preterm in 2013, compared with 11.5% in 2012, according to a new federal… …read more
Researchers have discovered that the findings of noninvasive prenatal screening could detect maternal cancer as well as chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses. …read more
A large study confirms there is an increased risk for some rare birth defects with two specific SSRIs but puts others in the clear. Medscape Medical News …read more
A metformin study is one of the first clinical trials to investigate preventive treatment in obese pregnant women to protect the unborn child from long-term effects. Medscape Medical News …read more
A new study finds no evidence to support the theory that women who have abortions subsequently experience mental health problems as a consequence. …read more
Stimulant drug abuse has long-term effects on brain volume in women, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. …read more
Research for Her™, Cedars-Sinai’s groundbreaking online registry that matches women with research studies and clinical trials, enrolled study participants more quickly when compared with… …read more