Postural sway is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a new study from the
Vitamin D and estradiol help guard against heart disease, stroke, and diabetes: New study demonstrates synergistic effects of vitamin D and estradiol deficiency on metabolic syndrome
Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women. A new study from China
Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes are at risk of giving birth prematurely
Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes are at increased risk of delivering their baby prematurely. The risk increases as blood
Time-restricted eating shows benefits for blood glucose
By restricting the time period during which they could eat, researchers have seen promising results for controlling blood glucose levels
Additional routine ultrasounds benefit mothers and babies, and could be cost saving, study finds
Offering universal late pregnancy ultrasounds at 36 weeks’ gestation eliminates undiagnosed breech presentation of babies, lowers the rate of emergency
Routine HPV vaccination linked to dramatic reduction in cervical disease among young women: Findings indicate that vaccination is translating into cervical cancer prevention
Routine vaccination of girls aged 12 or 13 years with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Scotland has led to
The beginning of the period, and menopause to provide clues to later risk of dementia
Increased risk for dementia due to the late beginning of the period? Researchers found now that the time of the
Fewer reproductive years in women linked to an increased risk of dementia
Women who start their period later, go through menopause earlier or have a hysterectomy may have a greater risk of
Pregnant women who work nights may have a greater risk of miscarriage: Women who work two or more night shifts in one week may have a greater risk of miscarriage the following week
Working two or more night shifts in a week may increase a pregnant woman’s risk of miscarriage the following week
Study identifies possible causes of and protectors against premature birth: Seven bacteria and immune factors in the vagina and cervix may be the key to predicting and preventing premature birth
Seven types of bacteria and certain immune factors in a woman’s vagina and cervix may be responsible for increasing the