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Newly expanded program at Rush offers relief from pelvic floor problems

Trouble with urine or bowel control, bladder pain, recurring urinary tract infections, constipation and other sexual function issues frequently can be traced to a dysfunctional pelvic floor -- the layer of muscles that support the bladder and bowel in men, and bladder, bowel and vagina in women.

6 Apr 2018

Study shows how women's beliefs affect ability to cope with sexual desire challenges

Women who believe that their sex drive will change over time are better able to handle difficulties with sexual desire, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.

6 Apr 2018

Pregnant women’s fluoride exposure linked to lower IQ in babies, study shows

Pregnant women’s fluoride exposure is linked to lower IQ in their children at one- to three-years-old, according to a study published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine, and at levels commonly found in U.S. women, reports the Fluoride Action Network.

6 Apr 2018

New comprehensive analysis of breast and gynecological cancers

A large amount of information has been gathered by researchers from University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center who were studying the molecular features of tumors and their subtypes. They were working on breast and four types of gynaecological cancers.

6 Apr 2018

Study highlights maternity care concerns for pregnant women with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes

Maternity care for pregnant women with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes 'must improve', researchers say.

5 Apr 2018

Research links DNA variants to increased risk of IBS in women

New research coordinated by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden links certain DNA variants to increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome in women. The findings, published in the scientific journal Gastroenterology, might help explain why IBS is more common in women than in men.

5 Apr 2018

Web-based resource helps women with breast reconstruction decisions after mastectomy

A new Psycho-Oncology study indicates that a free web-based decision aid that helps women with breast cancer make decisions regarding reconstruction surgery after mastectomy is likely cost-effective.

5 Apr 2018

Anti-TNF medications appear to be safe for use during pregnancy, study shows

Anti-tumor necrosis factor medications are effective in controlling chronic inflammatory diseases, but some physicians recommend that their patients discontinue them during pregnancy.

5 Apr 2018

Study shows link between urinary incontinence and negative sexual health outcomes

In a new BJU International study, women with urinary incontinence reported declines in sexual activity and arousal over the last year, and they expressed increased concern about their frequency of sexual activity and ability to become sexually aroused. Men with urinary incontinence reported declines in sexual desire, increased erectile and orgasm difficulties, and concern about these sexual functions.

5 Apr 2018

Facebook detox for reduced stress and increased happiness

Of late Facebook has been under a lot of scrutiny – from breaches of privacy policies to stress arising from excess time spent on the social media site. The impact of Facebook on mental and physical health has been studied over the past few years since the social media trend has caught on, much of its effects on our mental well-being is still poorly understood.

5 Apr 2018

Moderate amounts of pasta in diet leads to weight loss

Pasta and other foods rich in carbohydrates have long been removed from weight loss diets. According to a new study from researchers at the University of Toronto, pasta could actually be a valid component of a dieting routine.moderate amounts of pasta in diet leads to weight loss

5 Apr 2018

New guidelines from ACR and SBI call for major changes to breast cancer screening process

New American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging breast cancer screening guidelines are the first to recognize that African-American women are at high-risk for the disease and should be screened as such.

4 Apr 2018

App-based self-acupressure benefits women with menstrual pain

Can acupressure achieve a sustained reduction in menstrual pain? Is an app-based self-care program particularly attractive to young women? These questions addressed in a new study by researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the results of which have been published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

4 Apr 2018

Women with type-1 diabetes face tough situation after giving birth

Holding a newborn baby - and, at the same time, dealing with a blood sugar level that is fluctuating like never before. For some women with type-1 diabetes, the situation right after giving birth is overwhelming, and they need more support, according to research at Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden.

4 Apr 2018

Visceral fat linked to shorter survival for women with kidney cancer

Belly fat affects the odds of women surviving kidney cancer but not men, according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

4 Apr 2018

More vegetable intake linked to less carotid artery wall thickness among older women

New insights into 100-year-old mystery open novel possibilities for breast cancer treatment

New insights into how cancer cells fuel their growth are opening novel possibilities for cancer treatment. A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a long sought after connection between how cancer cells use the sugar glucose to generate energy - the Warburg pathway - and cancer growth.

3 Apr 2018

Women's Health News

Newly expanded program at Rush offers relief from pelvic floor problems

Study shows how women's beliefs affect ability to cope with sexual desire challenges

Pregnant women’s fluoride exposure linked to lower IQ in babies, study shows

New comprehensive analysis of breast and gynecological cancers

Study highlights maternity care concerns for pregnant women with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes

Research links DNA variants to increased risk of IBS in women

Web-based resource helps women with breast reconstruction decisions after mastectomy

Anti-TNF medications appear to be safe for use during pregnancy, study shows

Study shows link between urinary incontinence and negative sexual health outcomes

Facebook detox for reduced stress and increased happiness

Moderate amounts of pasta in diet leads to weight loss

New guidelines from ACR and SBI call for major changes to breast cancer screening process

App-based self-acupressure benefits women with menstrual pain

Women with type-1 diabetes face tough situation after giving birth

Visceral fat linked to shorter survival for women with kidney cancer

More vegetable intake linked to less carotid artery wall thickness among older women

New insights into 100-year-old mystery open novel possibilities for breast cancer treatment

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Eating pasta does not lead to weight gain, say experts

Yale affiliated Greenwich Hospital offering 'Fertility Yoga' classes for women trying to conceive

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

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The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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