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Last Updated: Aug 5, 2010 - 2:25:12 PM


Women's Health
What's New: Pregnancy and Medicines Government Topic Page

There is no clear-cut answer to this question. Before you start or stop any medicine, it is always best to speak with the doctor who is caring for you while you are pregnant. Read on to learn about deciding to use medicine while pregnant.


Aug 5, 2010 - 2:17:06 PM

Health News | Health Resources
Weight-loss Supplements form QVC
More than 140,000 refund checks totaling about $6 million to consumers who bought certain "For Women Only" brand dietary supplements from TV home shopping channel QVC will be refunded arccording to FTC
Apr 27, 2010 - 7:17:54 PM

Health News | Health Resources
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in the United States, individuals age 12 or older experienced an estimated 222,000 rapes or sexual assaults in 2008. Research indicates that, over the course of their lifetimes, 18 percent of women in this country are raped.
Apr 2, 2010 - 9:38:08 AM

Health News | Health Resources
White House Council on Women and Girls Invitation to discuss Women & Healthcare
This Wednesday is the  89th Anniversary of women getting the right to vote!  To celebrate Women’s Equality Day, we are holding a call to update you on the Council on Women and Girls and discuss health reform’s impact on women.

 

Aug 25, 2009 - 12:03:17 PM

Women's Health
Diets: New Medlineplus Diet Page
Your diet is made up of what you eat. There are many different types of diets. A healthy diet
Feb 16, 2009 - 12:19:15 PM

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Women and Drinking
Sixty percent of U.S. women have at least one drink a year. Among women who drink, 13 percent have more than seven drinks per week.
Jan 29, 2009 - 12:31:47 PM

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Women-Focused HIV Prevention in the Western Cape, recruiting participants.

Surveillance data indicate that HIV risk and substance use is a serious problem among South African women.


Dec 10, 2008 - 1:03:03 PM

Health News | Health Resources
Video " Breast Cancer Treatment, 4 Methods of Treatment
Breast cancer is treated in several ways. It depends on the kind of breast cancer and how far it has spread. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biologic therapy, and radiation. People with breast cancer often get more than one kind of treatment.
Jul 11, 2008 - 9:01:02 AM

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Most Popular Baby Names for 2007 Announced

Elvis Rises to Number 676


May 11, 2008 - 11:26:08 AM

Health News | Health Resources
Feb. 11 Seminar on Depression with Linda Dano
Emmy Award-winning actress, talk show host, designer and author Linda Dano will be the featured presenter at a free seminar on depression (major depressive disorder), which will be held in San Diego at the Doubletree Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley.

Feb 4, 2008 - 9:16:22 AM

CDC Health Advisory Notices & Announcements
CDC Update: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV, Viral Hepatitis & TB
Despite prevention efforts, some groups of people are affected by HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB more than other people. The occurrence of these diseases at greater levels among certain population groups than in others is often referred to as a health disparity.
Nov 26, 2007 - 10:43:18 AM

Women's Health
Celebrating Our Mothers: Mother's Day 2007, Facts, Statistics & More

Mother's Day statistics, facts and fun


May 6, 2007 - 5:45:40 PM

Women's Health
Celebrate National Women's Health Week, May 13-19, 2007
The 8th annual National Women's Health Week will kick off on Mother's Day, May 13, and will be celebrated until May 19. With so many things to do and others to take care of, it is all too easy for women to forget about their own health. National Women's Health Week is a time to change that. With the theme "It's Your Time: Pamper Your Mind, Body and Spirit.
May 6, 2007 - 8:31:47 AM

Health News | Health Resources
Love Your Heart: New Handbook Helps Women Reduce Heart Disease Risk
The Healthy Heart Handbook” includes New Statistics, Quizzes, and Charts
Apr 29, 2007 - 6:35:38 AM

Women's Health
Women: Stay Healthy at Any Age- Your Checklist for Health
What can you do to stay healthy and prevent disease? You can get certain screening tests, take preventive medicine if you need it, and practice healthy behaviors.
Mar 15, 2007 - 5:49:38 AM

Women's Health
Herbal Supplements Fail to Relieve Menopause Symptoms
As research began to reveal the risks of menopausal hormone therapy, women started turning to alternatives, including herbal supplements like black cohosh, to try to control hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.
Jan 12, 2007 - 2:14:15 PM

Women's Health
Save the Date: Fertility Preservation in Women Undergoing Chemotherapy
Come join your fellow NIH colleagues in a scientific exchange on issues related to the biology and pathology of sex and gender differences and effects on womens health. Plan to stay afterwards for discussion!
Sep 18, 2006 - 8:57:00 AM

Women's Health
IIlegal Birth Control Devices: California Finds Non-Approved Birth Control Device Given to Women
California Department of Health Services (CDHS) today announced an investigation by CDHS which has found that some physicians have illegally obtained contraceptive devices whose safety and effectiveness are unknown since they have not been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Sep 10, 2006 - 9:48:00 AM

Women's Health
New Report Reveals Status Of Womens Health In California
More California women are receiving mammograms and fewer are smoking, according to a womens health survey that for the first time analyzed multiyear data to identify trends, California Department of Health Services (CDHS) Director Sandra Shewry announced today. The report, "Women's Health: Findings from the California Women's Health Survey, 1997-2003," released by CDHS in recognition of Womens Health Month in May, provides a unique look at California womens health-related statistics.
May 23, 2006 - 7:25:00 AM

Women's Health
Women and AID's
HIV/AIDS is a complex disease that affects every aspect of your life your health, your relationships, your livelihood, and your future goals. If you have HIV, or know someone who has HIV, you are not alone. There are many women across the world who are coping with this disease.
Jan 21, 2006 - 7:59:00 AM

Women's Health
Study of Paxil Use in Menopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Paroxetine treatment in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women who present with menopause-related symptoms after discontinuing hormone therapy (HT), in the presence or absence of concomitant symptoms of depression or anxiety.
Jan 14, 2006 - 7:49:00 PM

Women's Health
Contraceptive choices for breastfeeding women.
Contraceptive choices for breastfeeding women.
Dec 24, 2005 - 10:10:00 AM

Women's Health
Questions and Answers About Black Cohosh and the Symptoms of Menopause

This fact sheet provides an overview of the use of black cohosh for menopausal symptoms


Dec 22, 2005 - 9:26:00 AM

Women's Health
Premenstrual Syndrome Fact Sheet
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms occur in the week or two weeks before your period (menstruation or monthly bleeding). The symptoms usually go away after your period starts. PMS may interfere with your normal activities at home, school, or work
Dec 18, 2005 - 6:39:00 PM

Women's Health
Menopause & Hormones
Menopause is a normal change in a woman's life when her period stops. That's why some people call menopause "the change of life" or "the change." During menopause a woman's body slowly produces less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This often happens between the ages of 45 and 55 years old. A woman has reached menopause when she has not had a period for 12 months in a row.
Nov 26, 2005 - 7:29:00 AM

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