How do sexuality and gender affect friendships?
Purportedly the ‘most inclusive ever study of friendship,’ new research finds that different groups have slightly different investments in the types of friendships they have. …read more
Extended-field IMRT does not increase duodenal toxicity risk
A study of women with cervical or endometrial cancer who require treatment to the para-aortic (PA) lymph nodes can safely receive extended-field intensity modulated radiation therapy (EF-IMRT)… …read more
Can pregnancy complications predict future cardiovascular disease risk?
According to a new study, women can accurately recall key pregnancy-related information at least 4 years later that could have important implications for their future risk of developing… …read more
Affordable Care Act results in dramatic drop in out-of-pocket prices for prescription contraceptives
Annual savings estimated at approximately $1.4 billion per year for birth control pillsAverage out-of-pocket spending for oral contraceptive pills and the intrauterine device (IUD), the two most… …read more
Hormonal factors ‘lower endometrial cancer risk’ for women with Lynch syndrome
New research has identified some hormonal factors linked to reduced risk of endometrial cancer for women with Lynch syndrome – a genetic condition that increases cancer risk. …read more
Hospitals vary widely in low-risk delivery costs
The cost of a low-risk childbirth varies widely across the country, but research is lacking to fully understand why, according to new report in Health Affairs. Overall, the average hospital… …read more
Poor sanitation practices in pregnant women are linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes in Odisha state, India
Poor sanitation practices, such as open defecation, in pregnant women are linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes in two rural areas of Odisha state, India, according to a study published by Bijaya K… …read more
Mammography ‘does not reduce breast cancer deaths’
An analysis of more than 16 million women across the US suggests that mammography screening for breast cancer does not reduce deaths from the disease and may lead to overdiagnosis. …read more
Pregnant women with epilepsy ‘at greater risk of death, delivery complications’
Pregnant women with epilepsy may be at 10 times greater risk of maternal death and adverse complications during delivery than those without the disorder, a new study finds. …read more
Many women – especially smokers – drink alcohol while pregnant
Smokers were the expectant mothers most likely to risk drinking alcohol during their pregnancy, in a large survey of women in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. …read more