Ovary removal may increase the risk of colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer may rise in women who have their ovaries removed, according to new research. …read more
Ovary removal may increase the risk of colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer may rise in women who have their ovaries removed, according to new research. …read more
Fast Screen Identifies Women at Risk for Hereditary Cancers
More than 5000 underserved women were screened for hereditary cancer risk with a 5-minute questionnaire. Given the cost of genetic testing, the screen is a useful tool in this population. Medscape Medical News …read more
Physical inactivity increases risk of thrombosis
Women with poor physical fitness display significantly higher platelet activation than women with average to very good fitness. …read more
Placebo effects in women are boosted by vasopressin reports new study in biological psychiatry
A new study in the current issue of Biological Psychiatry suggests that women are particularly susceptible to the pain-relieving placebo effect of vasopressin. …read more
Women may benefit from fall screening at any age
Physical therapists should consider screening women for fall risks, according to a study that was presented at Touro College Research Day show. …read more
SNAP Trial: Weight Gain Prevention Strategies Work Well
Strategies to prevent weight gain over time worked well in young adults and could help curtail the obesity epidemic if widely adopted by the US public. Medscape Medical News …read more
SNAP Trial: Weight Gain Prevention Strategies Work Well
Strategies to prevent weight gain over time worked well in young adults and could help curtail the obesity epidemic if widely adopted by the US public. Medscape Medical News …read more
How to Manage Ovarian Masses in Asymptomatic Patients
An ovarian mass is a common incidental finding on imaging. How do you avoid unnecessary surgery, but at the same time identify women at risk for ovarian cancer? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Examining the fetal origins of obesity
The figures and trends behind the obesity epidemic are alarming: More than one-third of all adults in the United States are obese, as are 34% of women aged 20-39, and 17% of youth aged 2-19,… …read more