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A woman's sex drive may diminish with age-;partially because of problems with genitourinary symptoms during the menopause transition. Yet, some older women maintain very active sex lives. Why? A new study suggests that one…
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While culture is intertwined with values surrounding food and body image, cultural differences have historically been overlooked by researchers and clinicians seeking to identify and treat eating disorders.  The lack of…
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A new analysis finds that the stress of being a caregiver is associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure in 21- to 44-year-old Black women, a group known to have a higher prevalence of the condition…
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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study conducted at the Norwegian…
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if (g_displayableSlots.mobileTopLeaderboard) { pushDisplayAd(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-mobile-top-leaderboard'); }); } ElsevierDec 6 2024 Researchers have identified structural grey matter…
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A new risk score accurately predicts and categorizes the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, such as heart attack, in women. The findings were published today in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, a journal of the…
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A study reveals that just 3.4 minutes of daily vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) is associated with a 45% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events and a 67% lower risk of heart failure in women…
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Short bursts of incidental vigorous physical exertion, lasting less than a minute each, may almost halve the risk of a major cardiovascular event, such as heart attack or heart failure among women who don't exercise regularly,…
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Today, women with estrogen-sensitive breast cancer receive anti-hormonal therapy. Researchers now show that postmenopausal women with low-risk tumors have a long-term benefit for at least 20 years, while the benefit was more…
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Women with a history of endometriosis and uterine fibroids might have an increased long term risk of premature death, finds a large study from the United States published by The BMJ today. Endometriosis and uterine fibroids…
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