Mothers, not fathers, get less sleep when living with children
New research finds that living with children has a negative impact on how much sleep mothers get, while fathers’ sleep remains unscathed. …read more
The role of weight in postmenopausal women’s longevity
In a large multiethnic study, being underweight was linked with an increased risk of early death among postmenopausal women. …read more
Do men and women respond differently to heat? Study investigates
A new study examines who sweats more – men or women? The body’s response to heat may differ according to body size, rather than gender. …read more
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Tied to Fecal Incontinence
Data from the Nurses’ Health Study suggest for the first time a modest but significantly greater risk for fecal incontinence tied to estrogen-replacement therapy. Medscape Medical News …read more
Does Zika Harm Male Fertility?
Researchers at the CDC are working with a fertility clinic in Puerto Rico, which has been hard-hit by Zika, to determine if men infected by the virus have lower sperm counts or sperm that doesn’t work as well in the weeks and months after infection. WebMD Health News …read more
Preeclampsia raises risk of heart disease, heart failure
A new meta-analysis shows women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy find themselves at a significantly higher risk of heart disease later in life. …read more
Weight Loss, Fewer Hot Flashes With Novel Regimen After Menopause
An active program combining fitness and psychological interventions improved health-related quality of life and mental well-being even among sedentary postmenopausal women, say Spanish scientists. Medscape Medical News …read more
Exercise is best for reducing breast cancer recurrence
Patients with breast cancer can incorporate a variety of lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence, a new review suggests. …read more
Early miscarriage threat from Listeria may be serious
Infection with Listeria – a bacterium spread through contaminated food – may pose a greater risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy than appreciated. …read more
Postpartum Depression Affects 1 in 9 New Mothers
Nationwide prevalence has declined, but a CDC study finds wide variation in the rates of postpartum depression among new mothers in different states. The authors call for more screening and therapy. Medscape Medical News …read more