Journal of Women's Health
Which women should be screened for high cholesterol?
National guidelines recommend that at-risk women be screened for elevated cholesterol levels to reduce their chances of developing cardiovascular disease. But who is 'at risk?' The results of a study by investigators ...
Cardiology
May 20, 2013 |
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Is there a link between postpartum depression and the 'love hormone'?
UNC researchers are launching a 5-year study aimed at understanding the role of oxytocin in postpartum depression and bonding between mothers and babies.
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 10, 2013 |
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Do insomnia and disrupted sleep during menopause increase a woman's risk of heart disease?
Insomnia and other sleep disturbances are common among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women and may increase their risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Evidence that a ...
Health
May 09, 2013 |
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Active duty military women may have higher STI risk
As the number of women in the military increases, so does the need for improved gynecologic care. Military women may be more likely to engage in high-risk sexual practices, be less likely to consistently use barrier contraception, ...
Health
Jan 28, 2013 |
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HPV vaccination not associated with increased sexual activity among girls, new study says
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine known as Gardasil is not associated with an increase in pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, or contraceptive counseling, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published online ...
Pediatrics
Oct 15, 2012 |
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Jailhouse phone calls reveal when domestic abusers most likely to attack
An analysis of jailhouse phone calls between men charged with felony domestic violence and their victims allowed researchers for the first time to see exactly what triggered episodes of violent abuse.
Health
Aug 01, 2012 |
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Low vitamin D levels linked to weight gain in some older women
Older women with insufficient levels of Vitamin D gained more weight than those with sufficient levels of the vitamin, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published online in the Journal of ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jun 25, 2012 |
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Big improvements in preconception health trends among women of reproductive age reported
A woman's health status before pregnancy is critical for the health and wellbeing of the fetus and mother-to-be. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has set Healthy People 2020 national ...
Health
Mar 14, 2013 |
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Why does Alzheimer's disease affect twice as many women as men?
A group of experts has developed consensus recommendations for future research directions to determine why nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are women. The recommendations are published ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Sep 05, 2012 |
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UK study shows abuse may affect cancer-related well-being in female patients
A new study by University of Kentucky researchers shows evidence that certain forms of abuse negatively influence women cancer patients' quality of life.
Cancer
Jan 25, 2013 |
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How well is depression in women being diagnosed and treated?
Major depression affects as many as 16% of reproductive-aged women in the U.S. Yet pregnant women have a higher rate of undiagnosed depression than nonpregnant women, according to a study published in Journal of ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 20, 2012 |
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Depression risk among women in the military deployed after childbirth
(Medical Xpress)—About 16,000 women on active duty in the U.S. military give birth each year. Most return to service after 6 weeks and can be deployed after 4 months. The potential for an increased risk of depression among ...
Health
Feb 12, 2013 |
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Study reveals differences in overall health of Latino-American subgroups
Despite a shared Latino heritage, there are significant differences in the overall health and the use of health-care services among Cuban-Americans, Mexican-Americans and Puerto Rican-Americans—even between men and women ...
Health
Oct 02, 2012 |
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How are middle-aged women affected by burnout?
Emotional exhaustion and physical and cognitive fatigue are signs of burnout, often caused by prolonged exposure to stress. Burnout can cause negative health effects including poor sleep, depression, anxiety, ...
Health
Jan 17, 2013 |
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