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In Postpartum Women, Poor Sleep Is Independently Associated With Depression
Main Category: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology ; Depression Article Date: 03 Jul 2009 - 1:00 PDT A study in the July 1 issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that postpartum depression may aggravate an already impaired sleep quality, as experiencing difficulties with sleep is a symptom of depression.
More Women Seek Nonprescription Remedies For Menopause Symptoms
Main Category: Menopause Also Included In: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine ; Nutrition / Diet ; Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 03 Jul 2009 - 5:00 PDT Over-the-counter remedies for menopause symptoms are growing in popularity among some women who fear potential risks from prescription hormone replacement therapy, the New ...
SCOTUS Ruling Reversing Decision From Sotomayor's Court Not Expected To Affect Nomination
Main Category: Litigation / Medical Malpractice Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 01 Jul 2009 The Supreme Court's 5-4 reversal of a decision endorsed by a three-judge appellate panel that included Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is attracting criticism from the judge's conservative opponents but is not expected to ...
During Pregnancy, Women With Endometriosis Need Special Care To Avoid Risk Of Premature Birth
Main Category: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 03 Jul 2009 The largest study to date of endometriosis in pregnant women has found that the condition is a major risk factor for premature birth, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard.
Franken To Be Seated As Minn. Senator, Will Serve On HELP, Judiciary Committees
Main Category: Litigation / Medical Malpractice Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 02 Jul 2009 The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously voted to uphold Al Franken's win in the 2008 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota, effectively clearing the way for Franken to become the state's newest senator, the Wall Street ...
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Seeking Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes
AFTER six years on a prescription estrogen patch that alleviated her hot flashes, but did nothing to address her midlife 25-pound weight gain, Martha B. started searching for a natural alternative to treat her menopausal symptoms.
MN breast-cancer advocates take opposing views of Klobuchar bill
I spoke on Monday with Christine Norton, co-founder of the Minnesota Breast Cancer Coalition, about the controversial breast-cancer bill that Sen.
CDC, National Chlamydia Coalition Partner To Raise Awareness, Testing Rates
Main Category: Sexual Health / STDs Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 01 Jul 2009 The National Chlamydia Coalition is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase public awareness and screening efforts for chlamydia, the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., the Wall Street ...
St. Luke's Hospital among the best for women's healthcare
St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield rates among the top five percent of all hospitals nationwide for providing quality healthcare to women, according to HealthGrades, a leading independent healthcare ratings organization.
Protective Embryo Transfer Catheter
LIMERICK, Ireland - The Guardia Pro Protective Embryo Transfer Catheter is uniquely engineered to protect and guide embryos through cervical mucus and blood and to eliminate the need for cervical flushing or aspiration prior to transfer.
We must take the lead in the battle against breast cancer.
ObGyns have done so much to stop cervical cancer. Can't we do more to reduce the risk of death from breast malignancy? Robert L. Barbieri, MD Editor-in-Chief obg@dowdenhealth.com Cancer of the cervix is the cause of death in 2.3 of every 100,000 white women annually in the United States.
Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely
Women with high blood pressure, elevated glucose and other components of metabolic syndrome might be at increased risk for postmenopausal breast cancer, a new study suggests.
N.C. Bill Gives Students 'Vital Access' To Accurate Sex Education Instruction, Editorial States
Main Category: Sexual Health / STDs Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health ; Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 30 Jun 2009 - 6:00 PDT A bill approved by the North Carolina Legislature that would require a public school sex education curriculum covering abstinence, contraception and sexually transmitted infections "will be the most ...
El Camino Hospital Receives Excellence Award for Women's Health
El Camino Hospital has received the 2009/2010 HealthGrades Specialty Excellence Award for Women's Health, the only hospital in Northern California to receive this recognition for women's health quality outcomes four years in a row.
What Is Menopause? What Are The Symptoms Of Menopause?
Editor's Choice Main Category: Menopause Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 29 Jun 2009 - 0:00 PDT The menopause marks the time in a woman's life when her menstruation stops and she is no longer fertile .
New York Becomes First State To Allow Payment For Donating Eggs For Stem Cell Research
Main Category: Stem Cell Research Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 29 Jun 2009 - 0:00 PDT New York's Empire State Stem Cell Board earlier this month decided to allow embryonic stem cell researchers who receive state funding to compensate women for donating their eggs for use in research, making New York the first state to ...
Midlife Migraine With Aura Linked To Brain Lesions In Later Life
Featured Article Main Category: Headache / Migraine Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience ; Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 24 Jun 2009 - 0:00 PDT printer friendly view / write opinions rate article An international team of researchers found that middle-aged women who had migraines with aura were more likely to develop brain lesions ...
La. Legislature Approves Provider 'Conscience' Bill; Gov. Expected To Sign Measure
Main Category: Primary Care / General Practice Also Included In: Public Health ; Nursing / Midwifery ; Litigation / Medical Malpractice Article Date: 25 Jun 2009 - 5:00 PDT printer friendly view / write opinions rate article The Louisiana House on Tuesday voted 88-12 in favor of a bill that would expand the ability of health care workers to refuse ...
Migraines More Prevalent In Women
Main Category: Headache / Migraine Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 26 Jun 2009 Headaches are a widespread problem in the United States, affecting roughly 45 million people.
7 tips to reduce anxiety about pelvic exams
It's safe to say that no woman looks forward to her yearly pelvic exam and Pap test.