Women with celiac disease twice as likely to develop anorexia
A new, large-scale study finds a link between the diagnoses of anorexia nervosa and celiac disease in almost 18,000 Swedish women. …read more
Scattered fibroglandular breast tissue: Causes and risk factors
Women with scattered fibroglandular breast tissue may develop lumpy or painful breasts. This article discusses breast composition and when to see a doctor. …read more
Vaginal cysts: Lump types, symptoms, and treatment
Cysts are usually harmless and often go unnoticed. While their growth is difficult to prevent, there are a variety of ways to treat them. Learn more. …read more
HER2-positive breast cancer: Testing, treatment, and outlook
HER2 ordinarily makes proteins in the breast. When the HER2 gene is abnormal, it causes a fast and aggressive breast cancer. Learn more in this article. …read more
Larger women almost three times more likely to have atrial fibrillation
A new study examines the link between body surface area, age, and the risk of atrial fibrillation in more than 1.5 million Swedish women. …read more
Cardiovascular Mortality in Pregnancy Often Preventable
More than one fourth of cardiovascular-related maternal deaths during a 10-year period might have been prevented, a retrospective review of a state-mandated maternal mortality database has found. Medscape Medical News …read more
New experimental drug offers hope for menopausal women with frequent menopausal hot flushes
Women plagued by frequent hot flushes during the menopause could cut the number of flushes by almost three-quarters, thanks to a new drug compound. …read more
Treating polycystic ovary syndrome early may help prevent later drop in fertility
In adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), bringing the amount of abdominal visceral fat and liver fat down to normal restores ovulation, normalizes the symptoms of androgen excess… …read more
CDC: 51 US Pregnancies Had Zika-Related Defects in 2016
The CDC called on clinicians to do more to help prevent and diagnose Zika and offer follow-up care for affected infants. Forty-four states reported pregnant women with evidence of Zika last year. Medscape Medical News …read more
Preeclampsia Tied to Lower Brain Volume, White Matter Lesions
Women with preeclampsia during pregnancy have reduced cortical gray matter volume and increased temporal lobe white matter disease compared with those with normotensive pregnancies, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News …read more