Women's Health

Later age at menopause was associated with lower risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a meta-analysis published in Primary Care Diabetes.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that primary care physicians assess women with a familial risk assessment tool if they have family history of breast, ovarian, tubal or peritoneal cancer, or if they have an ancestry associated with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations.

Breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers are among the most common cancers that affect women, according to the American Cancer Society. The mortality rates associated with these cancers in women vary drastically. This year, there will be an estimated 41,760 deaths attributed to breast cancer, 23,240 deaths attributed to colorectal cancer, and 13,980 deaths attributed to ovarian cancer in the United States.

PHILADELPHIA — Early detection of liver-related complications and hepatic diseases in patients who are pregnant leads to reduced risks and improved outcomes for both mother and child, according to a presentation at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting.