Women's Health

Exposure to moderate or high levels of some phthalates is associated with lower levels of sex hormone-binding globulin and a higher risk for obesity among women, according to study data.

Women with a history of gestational diabetes can lower their risk for developing type 2 diabetes by optimizing modifiable risk factors for the disease, such as weight, diet, physical activity and tobacco and alcohol use.

Each year, the CDC recognizes National Women’s Health & Fitness Day to highlight the importance of exercise for all women. This year, the day of recognition falls on Sept. 28.

Among patients who had catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, women were more likely than men to require hospitalization for more than 1 day, to have major adverse events and to have poor quality of life outcomes, researchers reported.

Women who had a hysterectomy before age 50 years had an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to data presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting.

Mortality from CAD has fallen dramatically in the U.S. overall during the past 40 years due to rapid progress in prevention and treatment strategies, yet data show younger women have not benefited from this trend.

A recent study found that foot massage during menopause can lengthen daily sleep duration by a median of 1 hour and lower fatigue and anxiety, according to a press release from NAMS.

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — In this Healio video exclusive, the chairs of the Cardiometabolic Health Congress Women’s Cardiometabolic Health and Wellness Masterclass review some highlights of the event.

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Cardiologists should address contraceptive use during every visit for reproductive-age women with CV risk, according to a speaker.

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — In this Healio video exclusive, a speaker at the Cardiometabolic Health Congress Women’s Cardiometabolic Health and Wellness Masterclass discusses racial and ethnic disparities in cardiometabolic health.