Preterm delivery puts women at risk of cardiovascular disease
A new study investigates the link between giving birth prematurely and the mother’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. …read more
Pre-eclampsia Signals Vascular Disease Risk Later in Life
There is a link between pre-eclampsia and the cardiovascular health of women years later, new research shows, so early intervention might be an option. Medscape Medical News …read more
Poor metabolic health associated with increased risk for colorectal cancer in normal-weight postmenopausal women
Among postmenopausal women who were normal weight, those who were metabolically unhealthy had a significantly increased risk for colorectal cancer compared with those who were metabolically healthy. …read more
Infant Microbiome Similar With Cesarean or Vaginal Delivery
Among infants 6 weeks of age, researchers found no substantial difference in microbiome diversity or pattern among those born via vaginal or cesarean delivery. Medscape Medical News …read more
Poor sleep contributes to poor sexual satisfaction
A new study investigates the link between sleep duration, sleep quality, and the levels of sexual satisfaction among postmenopausal women. …read more
Hormone may offer new contraceptive that protects ovaries from chemotherapy
A naturally occurring hormone that plays an important role in fetal development may be the basis for a new type of reversible contraceptive that can protect ovaries from the damage caused by… …read more