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Stress-related disorders increase risk of cardiovascular disease by 60%

A new study has found that stress-related disorders are associated with an increased risk for multiple types of cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries).

15 Apr 2019

Study shows improvements in cardiovascular risk for women developing Type 2 diabetes despite prescription bias

A Diabetes UK-funded study suggests that Type 2 diabetes leads to a smaller increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease for women today than it has done in the past.

15 Apr 2019

Unisex, hormone-free contraceptive pill on the horizon

Side effects from hormonal contraceptives are common. That’s why one start-up is developing a hormone-free contraceptive that can be used by both men and women.

12 Apr 2019

FDA issues safety labeling changes for female sexual dysfunction treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a safety labeling change order to Sprout Pharmaceuticals for their drug, Addyi (flibanserin), that requires the company to revise important safety information that women and their health care professionals need to have when considering use of the drug.

12 Apr 2019

New program to address longstanding perinatal health disparities

Despite being home to a world-class medical center, renowned physicians and high-quality medical treatment, many communities in Houston experience significantly higher infant and maternal death rates.

11 Apr 2019

Molecule metabolite variations in breast milk may hold risk factors for childhood obesity

New research suggests the composition of breast milk in normal weight mothers differs from that of overweight mothers, and that variations in small molecule metabolites found in breast milk are possible risk factors for childhood obesity.

11 Apr 2019

New study provides overview of potential risks of vaccinating breastfeeding women

In light of the continuing anti-vaccination movement, a provocative new article provides a comprehensive overview of the potential risks of vaccinating breastfeeding women.

11 Apr 2019

Study examines association between household tasks of physician mothers and career dissatisfaction

This study used data from an online survey of about 1,700 physician mothers to examine how responsibilities at home are associated with career dissatisfaction and whether that differs by specialty.

10 Apr 2019

Study: Surgical site infection risk after C-section higher among Medicaid-insured women

The risk of surgical site infection following cesarean delivery is higher among Medicaid-insured women when compared to women who were privately insured, according to a study published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal for the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

10 Apr 2019

New surgical guideline reduces re-operation rates for breast cancer patients

A UBC medical student has determined that a new surgical guideline is making a difference for breast cancer patients.

10 Apr 2019

Value of dietary supplements in question

Millions of people around the world supplement their diet with vitamins and minerals to boost their health.

10 Apr 2019

Mental health care for elderly comes into focus

According to a new study self-harm is becoming a major health issue among the elderly. This is bringing into focus the issue of mental health among the elderly. The results of the study titled, “Self-harm in older adults: systematic review,” were published in the latest issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry.

10 Apr 2019

$FDA approves new osteoporosis drug for postmenopausal women with high fracture risk$

FDA approves new osteoporosis drug for postmenopausal women with high fracture risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Evenity (romosozumab-aqqg) to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk of breaking a bone (fracture).

9 Apr 2019

New technology provides clearer picture to clinicians treating gynecological cancer

New technology developed at Western University is providing an improved way for radiation oncologists to deliver treatment to women with gynecological cancers, including vaginal, cervical and uterine cancer.

9 Apr 2019

Jewish General Hospital initiates new clinical trial to avoid surgery in breast cancer patients

In a radical departure from established treatment protocols, Dr. Mark Basik, a surgical oncologist at Segal Cancer Centre at the Jewish General Hospital and senior investigator at the Lady Davis Institute, is leading an international effort that will lead to a clinical trial to forego surgery in breast cancer patients who show no signs of residual cancer following a course of pre-operative chemotherapy.

9 Apr 2019

Early molecular signs of high-risk pregnancy revealed

Women who have healthy pregnancies tend to show distinct changes in the activities of immune genes starting early in pregnancy, while women who have complicated pregnancies tend to show clear departures from that pattern, according to a new study from a team led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Hospital for Special Surgery.

9 Apr 2019

Study: Online diet goal-setting helped pregnant women achieve healthy weight gain

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases the risk of obesity in both mothers and babies. To avoid dangerous gestational weight gain, it is important to identify effective tools for behavior change.

9 Apr 2019

Study of pregnant women with lupus identifies early indicators of pregnancy complications

A study of pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus has identified early changes in the RNA molecules present in the blood that could be used to determine the likelihood of them developing preeclampsia.

8 Apr 2019

Pregnant women can lower risk of stillbirth by sleeping on their side, shows research

RESEARCH spearheaded by a University of Huddersfield lecturer has shown that pregnant women can lower the risk of stillbirth by sleeping on their side and NOT on their back.

8 Apr 2019

Culturally tailored care can ensure personal breastfeeding goals of orthodox mothers

Breastfeeding is an accepted practice for millions of women worldwide and strongly endorse by the World Health Organization. To provide appropriate counseling about human milk and breastfeeding, it is important to understand cultural beliefs and customs related to the practice

8 Apr 2019

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Stress-related disorders increase risk of cardiovascular disease by 60%

Study shows improvements in cardiovascular risk for women developing Type 2 diabetes despite prescription bias

Unisex, hormone-free contraceptive pill on the horizon

FDA issues safety labeling changes for female sexual dysfunction treatment

New program to address longstanding perinatal health disparities

Molecule metabolite variations in breast milk may hold risk factors for childhood obesity

New study provides overview of potential risks of vaccinating breastfeeding women

Study examines association between household tasks of physician mothers and career dissatisfaction

Study: Surgical site infection risk after C-section higher among Medicaid-insured women

New surgical guideline reduces re-operation rates for breast cancer patients

Value of dietary supplements in question

Mental health care for elderly comes into focus

FDA approves new osteoporosis drug for postmenopausal women with high fracture risk

New technology provides clearer picture to clinicians treating gynecological cancer

Jewish General Hospital initiates new clinical trial to avoid surgery in breast cancer patients

Early molecular signs of high-risk pregnancy revealed

Study: Online diet goal-setting helped pregnant women achieve healthy weight gain

Study of pregnant women with lupus identifies early indicators of pregnancy complications

Pregnant women can lower risk of stillbirth by sleeping on their side, shows research

Culturally tailored care can ensure personal breastfeeding goals of orthodox mothers

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