Mediterranean diet may lower stroke risk in women
Sep 20, 2018
Eating a Mediterranean diet may significantly reduce the risk of stroke among women, a new study shows.
Women's Health
More research needed on blood pressure targets for women of childbearing age
Sep 10, 2018
High blood pressure rates could nearly double in women of childbearing age if the latest guidelines are used, according to a new study.
Raising awareness about women's health is in WNBA's DNA
Sep 6, 2018
Hoops fans turn to WNBA Finals, while the league makes sure women鈥檚 health issues always get a full-court press.
Returning to work after a heart attack can be tough, but also good medicine
Jul 25, 2018
Returning to work after a heart attack often requires patients to clear unexpected psychological hurdles in addition to the physical ones they already face. But going back can decrease depression, improve overall health and prevent financial hardship.
Uncommon heart attack, found more often in women, needs a second look
Jun 28, 2018
One in 10 heart attacks in younger patients aren鈥檛 caused by blocked coronary arteries, but a new study found survivors have similar outcomes as those whose heart attack was triggered by the most common source 鈥� a blockage.
Higher weight gain in first time pregnant moms could boost chance for dangerous condition
Jun 18, 2018
Higher weight gain during pregnancy increases the risk of preeclampsia in women giving birth for the first time, according to a study published Monday that explored this serious condition related to gestational high blood pressure.
Low-dose aspirin could help pregnant women with high blood pressure avoid a dangerous condition
May 25, 2018
A daily dose of aspirin could help pregnant women in the first stage of high blood pressure avoid a condition that puts both mother and baby in danger, according to a new study.
Preterm birth may help predict heart disease risk in women
May 23, 2018
A preterm birth may serve as an early warning of a woman鈥檚 future risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.
Nutritious eating, physical activity boosts mom's heart health
May 11, 2018
Mother鈥檚 Day is an excellent time to encourage women to consider the biggest gift they can give themselves and their family all year long 鈥� their health.
Advice from Olympians and 鈥榬egular鈥� moms: The healthiest Mother鈥檚 Day gift is self-care
May 11, 2018
Motherhood. Career. Fitness. For many women, it doesn鈥檛 always feel like all of these can coexist, much less find balance. But this Mother鈥檚 Day, putting another word at the top of that list could make all the difference: self-care.