Women's Health

Participants who lost weight showed decreased expression of proteins that promote tumor-related angiogenesis.

Women averaging 60-hour work weeks found to be at greater risk for a number of chronic diseases.

Women in areas infiltrated by the Zika virus have been showing increased interest in abortion medications like mifepristone and misoprostol.

All pregnant women, plus those planning to become pregnant during the influenza season, should receive an inactivated influenza vaccine, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

More women in Texas are seeking abortion pills from Mexican pharmacies.

Although several health benefits are associated with seafood, recent study results indicate that women of childbearing age who expose themselves to mercury by eating seafood could be at greater risk of developing an autoimmune disorder.

Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in the female reproductive organs.

Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in the female reproductive organs.

By virtue of their patient access, community pharmacists can provide front-line health education and screenings to female patients.

Providers need to better inform patients about the risks of heart disease compared with breast cancer.

The use of fertility-enhancing medications has increased drastically over the past 30 years, with the role of the pharmacist continuing to expand within that specific niche of pharmacy.

Which OTC products should these pharmacists recommend?

Due to manufacturing delays, Pfizer is shipping only 30% of its normal monthly supply of penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension (Bicillin L-A) until July 2016.

Teen pregnancies have decreased 61% since 1991, new CDC data suggest.

The term women's health" shouldn't be limited to reproductive matters.

High-heeled shoes may be a staple for many women, but the results of a recent study suggest that injuries resulting from the use of this footwear may be on the rise.

Female pharmacists looking to start a family should perhaps consider waiting until they're 30 to have their first child.

Spending on maternal health and childhood care has seen greater growth than spending on HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria since 2010, marking a reversal in spending trends from 2000 to 2010.

Foreign female pharmacy students may be less likely to experience violent, nonsexual victimization than their peers.

The results of a recent study suggest that vitamin D supplementation can significantly increase muscle strength and reduce the loss of muscle mass in postmenopausal women.

Ever since the human papillomavirus vaccine hit the market 6 years ago, the prevalence of HPV has markedly decreased among women aged 14 to 24 years.

By mid-April, pharmacists in California should have full authority to distribute hormonal contraception such as the pill, patch, ring, and shot.

Because many antiepileptic drugs have teratogenic potential, health care providers commonly recommend contraceptives to women with epilepsy.

Overweight or obese women may experience unique difficulties with their reproductive health medications.

Cardinal Health has been named as one of the 2016 National Association for Female Executives Top Companies for Executive Women, which recognizes American corporations that have moved women into top executive positions and created a culture that fosters the careers of talented women.

Totaling more than 2 million, women comprise the fastest-growing group within the veteran population.

Prevalence of gastroschisis, a birth defect where a baby's intestines stick outside the body, is increasing in the United States.

Contraceptive use was interrupted and more Medicaid-covered births occurred after Texas excluded Planned Parenthood from its fee-for-service family planning program.

This Continuing Education activity is supported by an educational grant from Teva Pharmaceuticals and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Community pharmacists can have a positive impact in terms of encouraging patients to be proactive about their health.