Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa, Amarin) was unanimously recommended for approval as an adjunct to statin therapy. However, the exact population for whom the drug should be prescribed was not decided. News Alerts …read more
A new meta-analysis of existing studies finds that quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy weight may lessen the impact of hot flashes and night sweats. …read more
The health effects of climate change could undermine the last 50 years of progress in public health, but, with individual efforts and policy changes, the effects could be limited. Medscape Medical News …read more
Secondary cytoreductive surgery followed by chemotherapy is often used in the treatment of women with recurrent ovarian cancer, but this practice has now been called into question. Medscape Medical News …read more
A new study suggests that some occupations may increase women’s risk of cardiovascular problems. Chief among these seems to be jobs in the care sector. …read more
Vaginal pain may result from injury, infection, or no identifiable cause. Learn more about what can cause vaginal pain, as well as other symptoms and ways to find relief. …read more
New research from the American Heart Association finds that women who eat more of the day’s calories after 6 p.m. have poorer cardiovascular health. …read more
Three medical stories that we didn’t cover, explained. Medscape …read more
There remains a “persistent and striking” gap between rural and urban Americans in the five leading causes of death in the US; health officials call for redoubled prevention efforts in rural areas. Medscape Medical News …read more
Mothers, particularly multiparous ones, may need targeted interventions to prevent heart disease later in life, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more