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Why BPA Leached from 'Safe' Plastics May Damage Health of Female Offspring
February 25, 2010 Here's more evidence that "safe" plastics are not as safe as once presumed: New research suggests that exposure to bisphenol A during pregnancy leads to epigenetic changes that may cause permanent ... > full story -
Higher Risk of Stillbirth Found in Women With Fibroids
February 7, 2010 Researchers have shown that there is an increased risk of intrauterine fetal death, commonly known as stillbirth, in women who have ... > full story -
HPV Vaccines May Reduce a Wide Range of Genital Diseases
February 5, 2010 High-coverage human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations among adolescents and young women may result in a rapid reduction of genital warts, cervical cell abnormalities, and diagnostic and therapeutic ... > full story -
First Discovery of the Female Sex Hormone Progesterone in a Plant
February 4, 2010 In a finding that overturns conventional wisdom, scientists are reporting the first discovery of the female sex hormone progesterone in a plant. Until now, scientists thought that only animals could ... > full story -
Estrogen in the Fight Against Schizophrenia
January 20, 2010 Restoring normal levels of estrogen may work as a protective agent in menopausal women vulnerable to ... > full story -
Increased Dairy Intake Reduces Risk of Uterine Fibroids in Black Women, Study Suggests
December 4, 2009 Researchers have found that black women with high intake of dairy products have a reduced incidence of uterine leiomyomata ... > full story -
Why Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk
November 23, 2009 The decreased risk of HIV infection in circumcised men cannot be explained by a reduction in sores from conditions such as herpes, according to new ... > full story -
Robotic Repair For Vaginal Prolapse Has Significant Benefits
November 9, 2009 New research has found that robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse dramatically reduces patient hospital stay and recovery ... > full story -
Studies About Why Men And Women Use Lubricants During Sex
November 9, 2009 Personal lubricants have long been recommended to women to improve the comfort of intercourse and to reduce the risk of vaginal tearing, which can increase risks for STIs and HIV. Public health ... > full story -
Oral Contraceptives May Benefit Women With Asthma
November 5, 2009 New research shows that women with asthma who are on oral contraceptives may have better outcomes than women who are not on the ... > full story
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