Arthritis & Rheumatism
Breast-feeding might reduce moms' odds of rheumatoid arthritis
(HealthDay)—Women who breast-feed may have a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis later in life, new research suggests.
Jan 7, 2014
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New study could help explain why some women develop mood-related disorders after oral contraceptive use
They are used by 150 million women worldwide and have been around for over 60 years. Oral contraceptives—like birth control pills—are part of many women's lives, often starting during puberty and early adolescence. Do ...
Jul 28, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Screenings, vaccine prevent cervical cancer
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and the National Cervical Cancer Coalition is urging women to make a New Year's resolution to talk with their health care providers.
Jan 10, 2019
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Health
New app ships affordable birth control to women, no doctor's visit required
Whether it's a 30-year-old woman who has no time for doctor's visits, or an embarrassed teen who doesn't want to tell her parents she wants to use birth control, Nurx brings the doctor's visit to their palms and eliminates ...
Sep 1, 2017
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Neuroscience
7 facts women should know to prevent and recognize stroke
It's telling that although stroke is the third leading cause of death for women in the U.S., and that twice as many women die of stroke than of breast cancer, most women aren't aware of these facts.
May 14, 2021
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Cardiology
What younger women need to know about heart disease
(HealthDay)—Heart disease used to be thought of as a man's issue, but women are unfortunately catching up.
Mar 5, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Researchers hopeful about male partner for 'The Pill'
Women may say, "It's about time." Guys may have the same reaction. After many overly optimistic predictions, a male version of The Pill may truly be in sight. And a team at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, a nationally ...
Feb 27, 2012
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Neuroscience
Examining how hormonal birth control may affect the adolescent brain
Reproductive health experts consider hormonal contraceptives good choices for adolescents because they're safe and highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but one aspect of their effect on the teenage body remains a mystery—whether ...
Nov 15, 2022
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Medications
Study shows elevated risk of blood clots in women taking birth control containing drospirenone
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration-funded study led by the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research found an increased risk of arterial thrombotic events (ATE) and venous thromboembolic events (VTE)—commonly ...
Oct 18, 2012
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Medical research
Non-hormonal gel proves effective at helping mucus block sperm, with low risk of side effects
A new way to prevent pregnancy without side effects may be possible with a prophylactic gel made from all natural, non-hormonal ingredients, scientists in Sweden report. The gel reinforces the cervical mucus barrier, offering ...
Nov 30, 2022
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