Low-dose aspirin may cut breast cancer risk by a fifth
Researchers have found that women who take low-dose aspirin at least three times per week may reduce their breast cancer risk by as much as 20 percent. …read more
Can yoga reduce symptoms of menstrual disorders?
A systematic review of the published literature on yoga practice and common menstrual disorders found that all of the studies evaluated reported a beneficial effect and reduced symptoms. …read more
Antibiotics During Pregnancy May Increase Miscarriage Risk
Clinicians should consider the potential effect of antibiotics before prescribing them, especially to vulnerable populations, an independent expert warned. Medscape Medical News …read more
Partners can help with PMS: Couples counselling key to coping with premenstrual distress
A Western Sydney University study has found that couples counselling can be critical for women in the treatment of severe premenstrual symptoms (PMS). …read more
FDA Clears Abaloparatide for High-Risk Osteoporosis Patients
Abaloparatide is the first new anabolic treatment approved for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis in the United States in nearly 15 years. FDA Approvals …read more
Women’s Health, Access to Care Focus of ACOG 2017
The latest maternal mortality numbers and strategies to improve care will be discussed at the upcoming American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) meeting. Medscape Medical News …read more
Standard test may miss urinary infection in symptomatic women
New research suggests that the majority of women with symptoms of urinary tract infection probably are infected, despite negative result on standard test. …read more
Migraine Tied to Hypertension Risk in Women
Women who have migraine headaches, particularly migraine without aura, are at increased risk for hypertension, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more
Women with aortic aneurysms fare much worse than men, new study finds
Mortality rates for women undergoing surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms are nearly twice those for men, a new study has found. …read more
Scientists Develop Fluid-filled Artificial Womb to Help Premature Babies
Scientists in the United States have developed a fluid-filled womb-like bag known as an extra-uterine support device that could transform care for extremely premature babies, significantly improving chances of survival. Reuters Health Information …read more