Hyperbaric hope for fibromyalgia sufferers
Rice University part of Israel study to test novel treatment for little-understood conditionWomen who suffer from fibromyalgia benefit from a treatment regimen in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber… …read more
Hormones Soon After Menopause Do Not Affect Cognition
Receiving hormone therapy for up to 4 years after the last menstrual period did not improve cognition but did alleviate some mood symptoms. Medscape Medical News …read more
Wearing high-heeled shoes may cause ankle muscle imbalance and injury
Collegiate women who wore shoes with 10 cm high heels more than 3 times per week to their classes developed an imbalance of 4 functional ankle muscles. …read more
At peak fertility, women who desire to maintain body attractiveness report they eat less
Three independent studies find women near peak fertility who desire to maintain body attractiveness are motivated to eat less — unlike women who are not near ovulation, using hormonal birth control… …read more
Asthma exacerbations in pregnancy linked to obesity, weight gain
DENVER – Obesity and weight gain of more than 5 kg during the first trimester in women with asthma are significant predictors of asthma exacerbation during pregnancy, according to findings from the… …read more
Worsening migraine in pregnancy linked to adverse outcomes
VALENCIA, SPAIN – Women who present with acute severe migraine during pregnancy are at increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes and should be seen in a high-risk pregnancy clinic, Dr. Tracy B…. …read more
Expert: Don’t discourage pregnancy in MS patients; manage it
INDIANAPOLIS – If you feel overwhelmed by the notion of managing multiple sclerosis patients who seek your guidance in navigating their pregnancy, you’re not alone. Comprehensive management programs… …read more
Men are ‘more likely to cheat’ if their wife is the main breadwinner
Both men and women are more likely to have extramarital affairs if they are financially dependent on their spouse, but men are three times more likely to stray, a study finds. …read more
Insulin degludec: No hint of added benefit in children and adolescents
Severe side effects more frequent in girls with type 1 diabetes; no data for type 2 diabetesInsulin degludec (trade name: Tresiba) has been approved since January 2015 for adolescents and… …read more
Major funding award for risk prediction programme to provide one test for all women-specific cancers
The European Commission has awarded an unprecedented €7.9m grant to a ground-breaking research project, led by University College London, which has the potential to predict and prevent the… …read more