Optimism may boost women’s longevity
Researchers suggest it pays to think positively, after finding that women who are more optimistic may be at lower risk of death from numerous diseases. …read more
The role of spirituality in treating postpartum depression in mothers of color
Churches and other faith-based communities are an untapped resource that health-care providers should consider when suggesting treatment options for African-American and Latina mothers who have… …read more
Body composition may affect older women’s risk of urinary incontinence
In a study of older women, the prevalence of stress- and urgency urinary incontinence (SUI and UUI) was at least two-fold higher among women in the highest category of body mass index (BMI) or fat… …read more
‘Announcements’ Beat Conversations for HPV Vaccine Uptake
HPV vaccination rates among children aged 11 and 12 years were highest when providers announced it was time for vaccination, instead of starting an open-ended conversation with the parent. Medscape Medical News …read more
Overlapping Surgeries Safe, Mayo Study Suggests
Overlapping surgeries can improve operating room efficiency without compromising patient safety, Mayo Clinic researchers found. Medscape Medical News …read more
International Survey Finds PCOS-Related Dissatisfaction Is Common
Patients say doctors must diagnose it sooner and provide more information and support. Survey authors say this should be a call to action. Medscape Medical News …read more
Lung function decline in menopausal women
Menopausal women appear to experience a decline in lung function, comparable to smoking 20 cigarettes for 10 years. …read more
Mortality Plummets in Pregnant Women With Sickle Cell Disease
Implementing a multidisciplinary strategy dramatically reduced the death rate in pregnant women with sickle cell disease treated at a Ghana medical center. Medscape Medical News …read more
Hormonal Contraceptives Pose Low Risk in Women With Diabetes
A large database analysis of women of childbearing age with diabetes suggests intrauterine devices and subdermal contraceptives pose the lowest thrombotic risk. Medscape Medical News …read more
Women dissatisfied with long process to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome
A large international survey of women with a common condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is characterized by reproductive and metabolic problems, found nearly two in three were… …read more