Closing the gender gap: Young women with premature acute coronary syndrome now do as well as men
Twelve-month prognosis is good and not dependent on sex, report investigators in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology. …read more
Morning sickness linked to lower risk of pregnancy loss
Nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy were associated with a substantially reduced risk of pregnancy loss in a prospective preconception cohort of almost 800 pregnant women. Although there has long… …read more
Morning sickness linked to lower risk of pregnancy loss
Although morning sickness can significantly impact a pregnant woman’s life, new research shows that it could signify a healthy pregnancy. …read more
Hormone changes during menstrual cycle alter problem-solving strategies
Research demonstrates that women’s problem solving ability is not altered by hormone fluctuations, but it is handled by different parts of the brain. …read more
Daily Yogurt Consumption Leads to Better Bone Health
Healthy postmenopausal women who consume yogurt every day are leaner and have better bone health than women who never eat yogurt, independent of calcium intake and physical activity. Medscape Medical News …read more
Zika cases in pregnant women hit new weekly high
The weekly number of pregnant women in the United States with laboratory evidence of Zika virus infection topped 200 for the first time during the week ending Sept. 15, according to the Centers for… …read more
Anticellulite Creams: Are They Worth Your Money?
The idea of being able to reduce cellulite with an over-the-counter cream is an attractive one, but do they work? Find out about them and other treatments. …read more
Training during first half of menstrual cycle most efficient
Research at Umeå University provides new insights into when during the menstrual cycle it is advantageous to periodise your strength training. …read more
CDC Finds First Cluster of Highly Resistant Gonorrhea in US
The cases showed high-level resistance to azithromycin and reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone, a ‘troubling’ sign, one official said. Medscape Medical News …read more
What the Nurses’ Health Study Taught Us About Women’s Health
A compendium of evidence from the two Nurses’ Health Studies has changed public health in untold ways, Dr. JoAnn Manson says. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more