Consuming vitamin D may help reverse muscle mass loss in postmenopausal women, researchers at the Botucatu Medical School at Sao…
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‘I had a stroke at 38 years old’: One woman’s story
I wasn’t supposed to have a stroke. I was 38 years old, a mom in “perfect” health. I run my…
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Distinctive risk factors tied to sexual assaults at large events
Women who are sexually assaulted at large events like festivals and holiday gatherings are often young, intoxicated and unfamiliar with…
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2 in 5 military women endure sexual trauma during service
In the U.S. military, women may be nearly 10 times more likely than men to experience sexual assault or harassment,…
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Endometrial cancer on the rise in US, black women most at risk
Endometrial cancer is becoming more common in the U.S. and black women appear more likely to get the most aggressive…
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Drug execs behind female libido pill have run afoul of FDA
A small drugmaker from North Carolina may succeed next week where many of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies have failed:…
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FDA reviewing safety of Essure birth control implant
WASHINGTON – Federal health regulators are reviewing the safety of an implantable contraception device after receiving reports of unusual side…
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Artist’s striking campaign illustrates Disney princesses as breast cancer survivors
An Italian artist known for his politically and socially charged cartoons has depicted some Disney princesses as breast cancer survivors…
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LGBT health concerns need special attention, experts say
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities have their own specific needs when it comes to health and medicine, according…
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Paralyzed Maryland girl, 19, walks in New York Fashion Week
A Maryland girl paralyzed from the waist down had her wish fulfilled Tuesday when she walked on the runway during…
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