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by Amy E.

New Video Examines Health Differences Btwn the Sexes

1 year ago

Amy says: The Society for Women’s Health Research has produced a new video called “What a Difference an X Makes.” It examines health differences between the sexes in a funny and informative way, featuring interviews... more»

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by Amy E.

Celebrate National Women's Health Week

1 year ago

Amy says: The 9th annual National Women's Health Week kicks off on Mother's Day, May 11, and is celebrated through Saturday, May 17. National Women's Health Week encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier... more»

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by Amy E.

SWHR Takes on a Silent Killer

1 year ago

Amy says: Coronary heart disease and stroke kill more Americans every year than all cancers combined. What's even more disturbing is that there is often a single underlying cause. It's known as atherosclerosis, or athero for short.... more»

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Diabetes Takes Toll on Sex Life of Many Women

1 year ago

Amy says: Diabetes can take a toll on a person’s overall health, but amidst all of the possible problems that may arise sexual dysfunction is not often talked about and is more common than most people realize. According to the Joslin... more»

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by Amy E.

Sex Differences Extend into the Brain

1 year ago

Amy says: What was once speculation is now being confirmed by scientists: the brains of women and men are different in more ways than one. Discoveries by scientists over the past 10 years have elucidated biological sex differences in... more»

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by Amy E.

Young Women Unaware of Folic Acid Requirements

2 years ago

Amy says: Despite the fact that folic acid can prevent some of the most common birth defects, young women aren't getting enough of it. Only one in three women ages 18-24 takes a daily supplement containing folic acid, according to... more»

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by Amy E.

Diabetes Increases Risk of Heart Disease Death for Women

2 years ago

Amy says: The word is out: women are at risk for heart disease, just like men. In fact, roughly twice as many women in this country will die of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases than from all forms of cancer combined,... more»

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by Amy E.

Cervical Cancer Rates Higher Among Minority Women

2 years ago

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by Amy E.

Keeping New Year's Resolutions

2 years ago

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by Amy E.

Hormone Fluctuations May Be Responsible for Many Mood Disturbances in Women

2 years ago