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FDA approves first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for one year

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system), which is a combined hormonal contraceptive for women of reproductive age used to prevent pregnancy and is the first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for an entire year.

10 Aug 2018

NCCN releases new treatment guidelines for rare cancers that impact women during pregnancy

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has released new treatment guidelines for a group of rare cancers that impact women during pregnancy.

10 Aug 2018

Women who develop type 1 diabetes at early age have increased risk of premature death

Women who developed type 1 diabetes before the age of ten years die an average of nearly 18 years earlier than women who do not have diabetes.

10 Aug 2018

Study shows COPD risk in women with asthma can be reduced

A new study shows that there is a high chance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in women who have asthma, but also that this risk can be reduced by appropriate intervention.

10 Aug 2018

Cianna Medical receives FDA 510(k) clearance to extend indication of SCOUT reflector for use in soft tissue localization

Cianna Medical, Inc., the world leader in wire-free breast localization, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to extend the indication of its SCOUT reflector for use in localization of soft tissue.

10 Aug 2018

Study: Over 40% of women with asthma may develop COPD

More than 4 in 10 women with asthma may go on to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a study conducted in Ontario, Canada, and published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

10 Aug 2018

Ketogenic diet may raise risk of diabetes finds study

Ketogenic diet is a form of diet that consists of high fat and protein content and very low carbohydrate content. It has been known to promote weight loss and is considered to healthy. It has been adopted by many people globally.

10 Aug 2018

Study shows regular exercise is associated with improved mental health

People who exercise report experiencing 1.5 fewer days of poor mental health per month, compared with individuals who do not exercise, according to research by U.S. researchers.

9 Aug 2018

Inducing labor in first-time mothers at 39 weeks can help prevent cesarean births, finds study

A new national study has found that inducing labor in first-time mothers at 39 weeks can help prevent cesarean births and high blood pressure.

9 Aug 2018

Women veterans treated for fibromyalgia exhibit high rates of childhood abuse

A new study has shown that women Veterans being treated for fibromyalgia exhibit high rates of childhood abuse.

9 Aug 2018

Electing to induce labor at 39 weeks reduces the need for C-section

Inducing labor in healthy women at 39 weeks into their pregnancy reduces the need for cesarean section and is at least as safe for mother and baby as waiting for spontaneous labor.

9 Aug 2018

FDA flags risks linked to improper use of ROM tests

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today alerted women and their doctors about serious adverse events related to the improper use of tests intended as an aid in detecting if a pregnant woman's water has broken (also known as a rupture of the membranes containing amniotic fluid).

9 Aug 2018

Women's Health News

FDA approves first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for one year

NCCN releases new treatment guidelines for rare cancers that impact women during pregnancy

Women who develop type 1 diabetes at early age have increased risk of premature death

Study shows COPD risk in women with asthma can be reduced

Cianna Medical receives FDA 510(k) clearance to extend indication of SCOUT reflector for use in soft tissue localization

Study: Over 40% of women with asthma may develop COPD

Ketogenic diet may raise risk of diabetes finds study

Study shows regular exercise is associated with improved mental health

Inducing labor in first-time mothers at 39 weeks can help prevent cesarean births, finds study

Women veterans treated for fibromyalgia exhibit high rates of childhood abuse

Electing to induce labor at 39 weeks reduces the need for C-section

FDA flags risks linked to improper use of ROM tests

Study: Low-calorie diet causes different metabolic effects in women than in men

Soy-based whole foods may have positive impact on bone strength for women

Study suggests link between probiotic use and “brain fogginess”

Female heart attack victims more likely to survive if treated by a female doctor

New study identifies genes linked to higher risk for triple-negative breast cancer

Silencing of GULP1 gene expression plays important role in ovarian carcinogenesis

Availability of Elvie Trainer could help reduce NHS annual spend on urinary incontinence

Women more likely to survive heart attack when treated by female doctors in the ER

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