A study of older new mothers in Israel finds that 8 in 10 experienced health problems during their pregnancies, and…
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Domestic violence and mental health: How are they intertwined?
The United States still has a lot of work to do in regard to addressing the prevalence of domestic violence.…
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FDA: Pelvic Mesh for Women Riskier Than Thought
A product commonly used in surgery to treat incontinence and other women’s health problems causes far more complications than previously…
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Myth of an ideal weight
As Americans’ waistlines are getting wider and wider, our resolve to lose all that extra poundage appears to be shrinking,…
Read MoreWomen’s Hair Loss Tied to Braiding, Weaving
Very tight braiding or weaving may be linked to a permanent type of hair loss that affects many African American…
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Smoking during pregnancy linked with asthma in children
A new study has found that smoking during the early stages of pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of…
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Middle-Aged Women Happier With Moderate Exercise
Middle-aged women encouraged to exercise at moderate intensity were much happier and more likely to continue working out than peers…
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Pregnant mothers, newborns addicted to opiates increases dramatically over past decade
The rate of mothers abusing opiates during pregnancy—including heroin, methadone and certain painkillers—has increased nearly fivefold in the past decade,…
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Contraceptive Pill Nearly Halves Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Research Finds
Women who take the contraceptive pill for 10 years cut their risk of ovarian cancer by almost half, according to…
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Melanoma rates increase ‘dramatically’ among young adults
A new study spanning multiple decades has found that skin cancer rates in the U.S. are rising dramatically, even as…
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