(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has found that screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) is beneficial for reproductive-aged
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Sigmoidoscopy reduces colon cancer risk for men, but not women
Offering sigmoidoscopy screening to men and women in Norway reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality in men, but had
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Researchers discover molecular basis for increased cardiovascular disease in older women
Researchers have discovered the molecular basis for the increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases in older women. The study, which is
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Attention women: Your choice of blood pressure medicine may affect your risk of pancreatic cancer
In findings with potentially broad implications for the public’s health, new research has found that some women who treat their
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Personalized letter improves pregnancy weight for women with gestational diabetes
Women with gestational diabetes who received a tailored letter with personalized weight-gain recommendations were significantly more likely to meet national
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Better fitness in pre-pregnant women linked with less risk of gestational diabetes
Expectant mothers who were more fit before pregnancy are at lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new
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