Take action to decrease the burden of asthma in women
In the European Union women live on average five years longer than men1 but report having lower satisfaction with their health status. …read more
Obese females who are most unlikely to lose weight are most in need of losing it
In obese females, a close relationship may exist between their disinhibition (detrimental eating and behavioral characteristics) that limits successful weight loss, and impaired metabolism, new… …read more
Molecule found in tree leaves helps female mice combat weight gain; males unaffected
A small molecule that binds to a receptor found on muscle cells speeds up energy metabolism–but only in female mice. …read more
Women don’t get to hospital fast enough during heart attack
Study finds pre-hospital delays linked to more deaths among womenWomen suffering a heart attack wait much longer than men to call emergency medical services and face significantly longer delays… …read more
CDC Investigates Rise in Opioid-Addicted Newborns
Surveillance data from three Florida hospitals identified 242 babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome during a 2-year period. Medscape Medical News …read more
Divorce is a more likely end to marriage when wife is seriously ill
A 20-year study of older married couples finds that risk of widowhood went up when a spouse fell ill, but the risk of divorce only went up when a wife became ill. …read more
Cardiovascular disease kills 51% of women in Europe and breast cancer kills 3%
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills 51% of women in Europe and breast cancer kills 3%, bucking the misperception that CVD is a man’s disease. …read more
A family history of prostate cancer may increase women’s risk for breast cancer
A new study finds women who have a first-degree relative with prostate cancer – such as a father, brother or son – may be more likely to develop breast cancer after the age of 50. …read more
Strong genetic risk factor for MS discovered in family of five affected siblings
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have identified a genetic variation that in women significantly increases their risk of developing multiple sclerosis. …read more
12 early signs that you might be pregnant
You may have an inkling that you are pregnant soon after you have conceived. Though you may experience some, all, or none of these, here are the MNT top 12 signs of pregnancy. …read more