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Home > Health Information > E-Newsletters > Women's Health 

Current issue:

May 2008
Calcifications Seen in Blood Vessels on Mammograms May Predict Stroke

Past issues:

April 2008
Women's Heart Risks Increase with High Blood Sugar

March 2008
Women's Heart Risk Linked to Coronary Calcium

February 2008
Depression Linked with Low Bone Density

January 2008
Ovarian Cancer Odds Lowered with Fiber, Low-Fat Diet

December 2007
Hormone Replacement Study Findings Not Well Known

November 2007
Some Birth Defects Linked to Mothers Who Smoke

October 2007
Heart Risk for Younger Women May Be Lowered with Estrogen

September 2007
Plan Good Health and Fitness before Pregnancy

August 2007
Heart Disease Risk Lowered with Physical Activity

July 2007
Once-a-Year Osteoporosis Treatment on the Horizon

June 2007
High Trans Fat Intake Increases Women's Heart Disease Risk

May 2007
Hispanic Women Have Heart Disease Risks at Earlier Age

April 2007
Gene Linked with Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke in Women

March 2007
Family History Important for Women and Stroke

February 2007
Women Have Higher Rates of Post-Traumatic Stress

January 2007
Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks in Women Recommended

December 2006
Family Provides Clues to Rheumatoid Arthritis

November 2006
Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnancy Detected

October 2006
Stroke Risk Higher for Young Women with Gene Variation

September 2006
Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Stroke Risk in Women

August 2006
Blood Pressure Meds and Birth Defects Possible Link Studied

July 2006
Lung Function Test May Not Point to Cancer in Women

June 2006
Most College Women Diet on a Regular Basis

May 2006
Calcium and Vitamin D Help Bone Mass in Older Women

April 2006
Timing of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Cardiac Benefit

March 2006
Aspirin Can Help Women's Hearts, But Be Cautious

February 2006
Ovarian Tumors Differ, Treatment Could Vary

January 2006
Asthma Found To Be a Woman's Health Concern

December 2005
Advanced Therapies Help Rheumatoid Arthritis

November 2005
Experts Debate on Folic Acid: How Much Is Enough?

October 2005
Osteoporosis Treatment Gains Made

September 2005
Combining Lab Tests Helps Identify Heart Risks

August 2005
Calcium and Vitamin D May Help Women with PMS

July 2005
Lifestyle Changes May Reduce Cancer Risk

June 2005
Happiness Can Lead To Good Health

May 2005
Migraine Linked To Risky Heart Health

April 2005
Folic Acid Shows Promise for Lowering Blood Pressure

March 2005
Fibromyalgia Better Understood, Experts Say

February 2005
Little Sleep Benefit From Melatonin, Study Shows

January 2005
Simple Steps Boost Bone Health

December 2004
Location of Body Fat Affects Heart Risk in Women

November 2004
Folic Acid Use By Pregnant Women On The Rise

October 2004
Life's Challenges May Trigger Mood Disorder

September 2004
Migraine Headache Link To Menstruation Studied - New Research Provides Therapy Hope

August 2004
New Treatments For Psoriasis Address Chronic Illness - August Is Psoriasis Awareness Month

July 2004
Dark Chocolate Aids In Cardiovascular Health - Almonds, Blueberries, and Oat Bran Help, Too

June 2004
Women Need Sufficient Iron To Maintain Mental Sharpness - Memory, Attention, and Learning Impacted

May 2004
Hysterectomy Leads To Improved Symptoms And Satisfaction - Studies Compare Medication Therapy To Surgical Procedure

April 2004
Experts Looking For Answers To Bowel Disease - April Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month

March 2004
Bone-Enhancing Raloxifene Doesn't Increase "Hot Flashes" - Alternative To HRT For Bone Strength Studied

February 2004
Health Guidelines For Women - News From The American College Of Obstetrics And Gynecology

January 2004
Women Face Challenges In Controlling Hypertension - Some Need More Medications Than Men

December 2003
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated - Women Over Age 30 Receive New Recommendation

November 2003
Exercise Plus Calcium Helps Keep Bones Strong - Bone Density May Improve For Some

October 2003
Eating Disorders At Midlife 

September 2003
Excess Pounds Boost Risk of Cervical Cancer

August 2003
Study Shows Cause Of Infertility In Some Women With Endometriosis

July 2003
New Study Points to Inactivity and Troublesome Layer of Fat

June 2003
Study Sheds Light On Cause Of Preeclampsia

May 2003
Arthritis Month: A Time for Learning New Ways to Manage

April 2003
Having a Job Helps Heart Health in African-American Women

March 2003
HRT Linked to Increased Stroke Risk

February 2003
Cervical Cancer: A Very Preventable Disease - Regular Screenings Help Keep Women Safe

January 2003
SERMs may be Healthier Choice than HRT - "Designer Estrogens" do not Increase Breast Cancer Risk

December 2002
Herpes, HPV May Spell Cervical Cancer

November 2002
Panel Rejects Routine Use of HRT - Finds Risks too Great to Recommend for Chronic Ailments

October 2002
Panel Suggests Osteoporosis Screening at Age 65 for Women - Critics Argue this is too Little too Late

September 2002
More Shots Against Long-Term HRT

August 2002
Postpartum Depression - Beyond Just the "Baby Blues"

July 2002
No Bones About It – Good News For Women With Osteoporosis

May 2002
A Trip to the Gynecologist For Your Preteen?

 

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