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Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian launch new Mothers Center

In time for Mother's Day, NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Irving Medical Center announced the opening of the Mothers Center, a new space that will provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care before, during and after a high-risk pregnancy, starting later this month.

10 May 2018

Annual well woman exams by OB/GYNs provide powerful opportunity to evaluate heart health

Annual well woman exams by OB/GYNs provide a golden opportunity to evaluate a woman's heart health, according to a new joint advisory from the American Heart Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists which stresses the benefits of collaborative care between OB/GYN specialists and cardiologists.

10 May 2018

Scientists identify mutation that makes tumor cells resistant to breast and ovarian cancer drug

Scientists have identified a mutation that gives cancer cells resistance to the breakthrough cancer treatment olaparib and other PARP inhibitors.

10 May 2018

Lesbian, bisexual women have higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds study

In a newly published study involving 94,250 women across the United States, researchers found that lesbian and bisexual (LB) women were more likely than heterosexual women to develop type 2 diabetes during the course of the 24-year study follow up.

10 May 2018

$Study shows how anxiety levels are linked to increased fracture risk in women$

Study shows how anxiety levels are linked to increased fracture risk in women

Anxiety has already been shown to take its toll on the human body in many ways, including increased risk for heart disease and gastrointestinal disorders.

9 May 2018

Study examines Internet-delivered intervention to reach woman at risk for drinking during pregnancy

Alcohol use during pregnancy can lead to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, a range of effects that include lowered intelligence and developmental delays.

9 May 2018

Researchers develop toolkit to address menstruation-related needs of women during emergencies

Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health with colleagues at the International Rescue Committee and 27 humanitarian organizations and agencies developed a toolkit to address the menstruation-related needs of girls and women fleeing disaster or conflict.

9 May 2018

Disruption of the body's circadian rhythm linked to increased risk of breast cancer

For years, doctors have associated the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations with an increased risk of breast cancer.

9 May 2018

Research findings could lead to new therapies to curb ovarian cancer metastasis

In order to spread their destruction, ovarian cancer cells must break free from their tumor home, travel through the fluid in the peritoneal cavity and attach to the outside of the abdominal organs--surfaces that are, by necessity, not sticky.

9 May 2018

Human papilloma virus vaccines can protect against cervical lesions in young women

New evidence published today in the Cochrane Library shows that human papilloma virus vaccines protect against cervical lesions in young women, particularly in those who are vaccinated between the ages of 15 and 26.

9 May 2018

Study compares effectiveness of vaginal estradiol tablets and moisturizers in treating vulvovaginal problems

A new study reports that vaginal estradiol tablets just might be what's needed to relieve vulvovaginal problems and improve overall quality of life.

9 May 2018

The impact of sleep apnea is worse for women, shows study

The statistics are startling. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 26 percent of adults ages 30 to 70 have sleep apnea.

9 May 2018

Walking may help women to improve their chances of becoming pregnant

Results of a recent study to better understand modifiable factors such as physical activity that may affect a woman's ability to conceive a child suggest that walking may help women to improve their chances of becoming pregnant.

9 May 2018

Study shows cardiovascular problems are more common in uterine cancer survivors

A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute indicates that survivors of uterine cancer are more likely to experience cardiovascular problems years after treatment.

8 May 2018

Survey: Childbirth hurts but pain relief options make it manageable

Few things are more daunting for first-time moms than the prospect of childbirth. They wonder: Will my baby be OK? What will labor and delivery be like? How painful will it be, and can I handle it? Moms who have been there offer the low-down on labor and delivery and their message is comforting.

8 May 2018

Women's Health News

Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian launch new Mothers Center

Annual well woman exams by OB/GYNs provide powerful opportunity to evaluate heart health

Scientists identify mutation that makes tumor cells resistant to breast and ovarian cancer drug

Lesbian, bisexual women have higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds study

Study shows how anxiety levels are linked to increased fracture risk in women

Study examines Internet-delivered intervention to reach woman at risk for drinking during pregnancy

Researchers develop toolkit to address menstruation-related needs of women during emergencies

Disruption of the body's circadian rhythm linked to increased risk of breast cancer

Research findings could lead to new therapies to curb ovarian cancer metastasis

Human papilloma virus vaccines can protect against cervical lesions in young women

Study compares effectiveness of vaginal estradiol tablets and moisturizers in treating vulvovaginal problems

The impact of sleep apnea is worse for women, shows study

Walking may help women to improve their chances of becoming pregnant

Study shows cardiovascular problems are more common in uterine cancer survivors

Survey: Childbirth hurts but pain relief options make it manageable

Study adds robust evidence to higher prevalence of Alzheimer's among women than men

Study examines link between antipsychotic treatment during pregnancy and gestational diabetes risk

Placental hormone level rises during pregnancy and reaches peak as fetuses approach full term

Women's perceptions of male attractiveness do not vary with hormone levels, shows study

Parenting concerns affect emotional well-being of mothers with late-stage cancer

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