Women's Health

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• Autoimmune Disorders: When the Body Attacks  (2008-05-12)
• End-of-Life Care for Newborns  (2008-03-28)
• Even Without Symptoms, Herpes Virus Is Still Active  (2008-03-12)
• Iron-Deficiency Anemia Usually Preventable with Good Nutrition  (2008-02-27)
• Fetal Concerns Program Provides Unique Services to Families  (2008-01-29)
• In Most Cases, MRI Not Indicated for Breast Cancer Screening  (2007-12-30)
• Taking the Edge off Severe Hot Flashes  (2007-11-28)
• Breast Reconstruction Option Saves Muscle  (2007-08-27)
• What Not to Eat When You're Pregnant  (2007-07-29)
• For Some STDs, the Numbers Are Still Increasing  (2007-07-13)
• STD Prevention, Part 1: Get to Know Your Partner  (2007-06-28)
• Technology Meets Biology: Infertility is Usually Treatable  (2007-06-12)
• Treatment of Chest Pain Patients Differs by Race, Gender, Insurance  (2007-06-12)
• New Hope for Women with Endometriosis  (2007-05-29)
• Pregnancy and Medications: What's Safe?  (2007-05-11)
• Depression Is Not Just Sadness - and It Shouldn't Be Ignored  (2007-04-12)
• HPV Vaccine Offers Cancer Protection, But for How Long?  (2007-04-12)
• HPV Vaccine Prevents Most Cervical Cancers and Genital Warts  (2007-03-28)
• Greater Awareness of PMS Leads to Better Treatment Options  (2007-03-11)
• ARCW HIV Clinic Provides Care for Women in Need  (2006-12-13)
• Pap Test Usually Unnecessary after Hysterectomy  (2006-11-29)
• DIEP Flap for Breast Reconstruction: The New Gold Standard  (2006-11-11)
• Vaccine Can Protect Girls, Young Women from Cervical Cancer  (2006-11-11)
• Rare, Aggressive Breast Cancer Hard to Detect and Diagnose   (2006-08-10)
• Research Results Need Interpretation  (2006-08-10)
• Breast Cancer Study Focuses on Post-Menopausal Women  (2006-07-26)
• MCW Researchers Link Female Athlete Triad to Cardiac Risk  (2006-05-25)
• Menopause and Birth Control  (2006-03-29)
• Cystocele (Fallen Bladder)  (2006-03-16)
• Older Women at Highest Risk for Hip Fractures  (2006-02-10)
• Fibroid Embolization an Effective Alternative to Major Surgery   (2005-12-29)
• Some Cancers Best Treated by Gynecologic Oncologists  (2005-11-09)
• Breast Cancer Treatments Offer Patients Many Options  (2005-10-13)
• Study Reveals Link between Obesity and Dementia  (2005-08-30)
• Managing the Special Health Concerns of Women Athletes   (2005-07-27)
• Men and Heart Disease: Take Lifestyle Cues from Women  (2005-05-27)
• Public Awareness Fuels Dramatic Rise in Osteoporosis Diagnosis  (2005-05-26)
• Hormone Replacement Has Risks  (2005-03-30)
• The Facts about Anemia  (2005-03-03)
• Bone Health Matters: Preventing Osteoporosis  (2004-12-09)
• The Facts about HIV Infection and AIDS  (2004-12-07)
• "High Volume" Breast Cancer Surgeons Have Better Outcomes  (2004-11-10)
• Breast-Feeding Best Choice for Infant, Mom  (2004-10-27)
• Opportunities for Childbearing after Cancer Treatment  (2004-08-27)
• Helping Women Evaluate and Improve Their Health  (2004-08-13)
• Young Women and Gynecology  (2004-05-13)
• Menopause Symptoms Vary in Scope, Duration  (2004-05-13)
• Hormones, Hot Flashes and Total Health for Midlife Women  (2004-02-19)
• The Facts about Breast Cancer Detection  (2004-02-06)
• Focus Family Nutrition on Current Health Needs  (2004-01-30)
• College Researchers Studying Breast Cancer Follow-Up Care  (2004-01-28)
• Many Women Ignore Greatest Health Risk: Heart Disease  (2003-12-19)
• Staff-Family Conference Can Ease Stress of Hospital Stay  (2003-10-29)
• Frequent Use of Pain Relievers Linked To Hypertension  (2003-10-14)
• Questions about Pregnancy: Vitamins, Hair Dye, Ovulation  (2003-09-30)
• Women and Epilepsy, Part 1: Hormone Levels Can Influence Seizures  (2003-09-29)
• Women Should Adjust Nutrition after Menopause  (2003-08-28)
• For Some Women, HRT Benefits Outweigh the Risks  (2003-07-30)
• Questions about Body Fat and Cellulite  (2003-07-14)
• Two Routes to Breast Cancer Detection  (2003-06-24)
• Many Conditions Can Cause Irregular Periods  (2003-06-10)
• Most Often, "Early" Puberty Still Normal  (2003-05-29)
• VA Provides Services Tailored to the Needs of Women Veterans  (2003-03-29)
• Bone Health: Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?  (2003-03-14)
• Menopause Can Bring Changes in Sexual Response  (2003-02-28)
• PGD Offers Promising Option for Preventing Genetic Disorders  (2003-02-28)
• Close Parental Relationships Could Delay Adolescent Sex  (2002-09-13)
• Female Hair Loss Often Linked to Hormones  (2002-08-28)
• Breast Cysts Preclude Estrogen Use  (2002-06-28)
• Bad News About Hormone Replacement Therapy  (2002-06-27)
• Update on Contraception,
  Part 2  (2002-06-13)
• Update on Contraception  (2002-05-31)
• Women's Health Week Focuses on Minority Females  (2002-05-10)
• Advances Enhance Accuracy and Convenience of Pap Tests  (2002-04-30)
• Pregnancy Not Always Obvious  (2002-03-29)
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases: 15 Million Every Year   (2002-03-28)
• Reproductive Medicine Clinic Helps Hopeful Parents-To-Be   (2002-02-13)
• Cold Hands Part of Raynaud's Phenomenon  (2001-12-26)
• Options to Diminish Menopause Symptoms  (2001-12-13)
• Studies Question the Use of Herbs for Menopause Relief   (2001-11-29)
• Travel Distance Might Affect Breast Cancer Treatment  (2001-11-14)
• Nutrition and Exercise Tips to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk  (2001-09-14)
• Postpartum Depression  (2001-09-12)
• Special Cement Can Treat Certain Spinal Fractures  (2001-09-11)
• Honeymoon Cystitis  (2001-08-25)
• Coping with the Discomfort of Mammograms  (2001-08-12)
• Control X for Urinary Incontinence  (2001-08-12)
• Bone Density is Not Related to Blood Calcium Level  (2001-05-12)
• Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women  (2001-04-28)
• Osteoporosis: Current Evaluation and Treatment  (2001-02-27)
• Endometriosis is One Possible Cause of Pelvic Pain  (2001-02-08)
• Treatment and Research Related to Endometriosis  (2001-02-07)
• Symptoms and Diagnosis of Endometriosis   (2001-02-07)
• Outpatient Procedures to Reduce Extreme Menstrual Bleeding  (2001-01-29)
• Stress Fractures in Female Athletes  (2001-01-12)
• Tips for Safe Keeping and Use of Cosmetics  (2000-11-29)
• Oral Contraceptives and Coexisting Medical Conditions  (2000-11-29)
• Estrogen Therapies Are Not All the Same  (2000-11-20)
• Questions To Ask Your Doctor Before You Have Surgery  (2000-10-30)
• Training Encourages Health Care Providers to Spot Domestic Violence  (2000-10-11)
• Strenuous Working Conditions During Pregnancy are Related to Preterm Birth   (2000-09-12)
• Causes of Frequent Urination  (2000-08-29)
• Reader Comments on Obesity and its Causes   (2000-08-10)
• Complex Underlying Causes of Obesity  (2000-08-10)
• Calcium Citrate vs. Calcium Carbonate  (2000-07-28)
• The Facts about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome  (2000-07-26)
• Accuracy of Screenings for Ovarian Cancer Is Still Inconsistent   (2000-07-13)
• Hip Bone Density is Determined by Teenage Exercise Patterns   (2000-07-11)
• Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence  (2000-07-11)
• 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors  (2000-06-27)
• Calcium Supplements  (2000-06-07)
• Morning Sickness Protects Mother and Child  (2000-06-06)
• Female Athletes Who Stop Menstruating May Face Heart Disease Risk  (2000-05-30)
• Carbonated Drinks and Calcium Absorption  (2000-05-30)
• Ovarian Cancer  (2000-05-15)
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Ovarian Cancer  (2000-05-15)
• Soda, Calcium, and Osteoporosis  (2000-05-12)
• Cardiac Problems More Often Missed in Young Women and Minorities  (2000-05-11)
• Older Breast Cancer Survivors Less Likely to Have Follow-up Mammograms  (2000-04-26)
• MRI Highly Effective for Breast Cancer Detection  (2000-04-24)
• Births in the US Increase for the First Time Since 1990  (2000-04-13)
• Reducing Falls and Resulting Hip Fractures Among Older Women   (2000-04-13)
• Community-Led HIV Intervention Program Helps Reduce AIDS Risk among Inner-City Women  (2000-04-12)
• Gonorrhea  (2000-04-06)
• Chlamydia  (2000-04-05)
• One-Fourth of Cesarean Sections May Be Performed Too Early  (2000-04-01)
• Breast Hardening After Radiation Therapy  (2000-03-30)
• Menopause: An Overview  (2000-03-29)
• Symptoms of Menopause  (2000-03-29)
• Sexuality and Menopause  (2000-03-29)
• Long-Term Effects of Estrogen Deficiency and Menopause  (2000-03-29)
• Managing Menopause  (2000-03-29)
• Health Care for Minority Women: Heart Disease and Cancer  (2000-03-29)
• Uterus-Sparing Procedure Can Save Lives, Preserve Fertility after Postpartum Bleeding  (2000-03-28)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis  (2000-03-11)
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis  (2000-03-11)
• Bulimia Literature  (2000-03-10)
• Nutrition, Exercise and Staying Healthy During Menopause  (2000-03-01)
• Health of Minority Women and their Babies  (2000-03-01)
• Minority Access to Health Care in the US  (2000-03-01)
• Eating Disorders Have a Genetic Component  (2000-02-23)
• Screening for Osteoporosis  (2000-02-17)
• Causes and Symptoms of Gallstones  (2000-02-16)
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Gallstones  (2000-02-16)
• Teens Should Know About the Risks of Sexually Transmitted Diseases  (1999-12-23)
• Stem Cell Transplants Do Not Benefit All Breast Cancer Patients  (1999-12-14)
• Blurry Vision with Contacts after Hormone Replacement Therapy  (1999-12-13)
• Pubic Lice (Crab Lice or Pediculosis Pubis)  (1999-12-01)
• Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)  (1999-12-01)
• Trichomoniasis (Trich)  (1999-12-01)
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases  (1999-12-01)
• Human Papillomavirus and Genital Warts  (1999-12-01)
• The Cause of Urinary Tract Infections  (1999-11-19)
• Causes and Treatments for Bladder Control Problems in Women  (1999-11-19)
• Heart Disease Can Be a Silent Killer  (1999-11-12)
• Breast Self-Examination Key to Surviving Cancer  (1999-10-13)
• Sexual Desire After Hysterectomy  (1999-10-11)
• Urinary Incontinence  (1999-10-11)
• Public Health Strategies Identified to Reduce Family Violence  (1999-08-30)
• The Facts about Fifth Disease and Parvovirus B19  (1999-08-19)
• Pap Smear and Physical for Women Over 50  (1999-08-17)
• Genital Warts  (1999-08-10)
• Moisturizers and Facial Hair Growth  (1999-07-20)
• Women's Health in the Spotlight  (1999-07-20)
• High-Quality Mammography  (1999-07-06)
• General Information about Bladder Control for Women  (1999-07-02)
• Syphilis  (1999-07-02)
• Gonorrhea  (1999-07-02)
• Vaginal Yeast Infection  (1999-07-02)
• Several Ways to Get Calcium, Just Get Sufficient Amount  (1999-06-24)
• Facts About Heart Disease and Women  (1999-06-02)
• Raynaud's Phenomenon  (1999-05-07)
• What Black Women Should Know about Lupus  (1999-05-07)
• Kegel Exercises and Bladder Control  (1999-04-01)
• Interstitial Cystitis Often Difficult to Diagnose, Treat  (1999-02-22)
• Froedtert and Medical College Breast Care Center  (1998-12-18)
• Pacemaker Placement and Breast Exams  (1998-12-17)
• Abnormal Pap Test  (1998-09-14)
• Stress, Menopause Can Raise Blood Pressure  (1998-07-23)
• Fosamax and Osteoporosis  (1997-10-01)
• CA-125 and Ovarian Cancer  (1997-09-14)
• Reader Recommends Second - Or Third - Opinion before Hysterectomy  (1997-09-01)
• Caul, or Face Veil, Occasionally Present at Birth  (1997-02-20)
• Bladder Infections More Likely in Women  (1997-02-03)