Gender differences in cardiovascular disease: Women are less likely to be prescribed certain heart medications
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading killer of both women and men in the US. Despite the significant impact CVD has on women, awareness and education for women’s heart disease has historically been low. A recent study, based on data from over two million patients, suggests that women were less likely to be prescribed aspirin, statins, and certain blood pressure medications compared to men.
CVD is a group of diseases involving the heart or blood vessels. It includes high blood pressure (hypertension), coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems, and abnormal heart rhythms. CVD ca...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - July 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hannah Gaggin, MD, MPH Tags: Drugs and Supplements Heart Health Women's Health Source Type: blogs
The Best Ways for Busy Women To Achieve Balance
These past few months have been stressful for everyone, and women especially have had to take on many roles. As if life weren't stressful enough, you may have juggled being a wife, mother and even a teacher while trying to balance your own career. Now that summer has arrived, it's an excellent chance to take back some time for yourself. Here are seven of the best ways women can achieve much needed balance in their lives.
Get a Physical
Before you do anything, it's important to get a routine physical exam. Ask for a full blood panel that checks your cholesterol, triglycerides, liver and kidney function. If you're a wo...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - July 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: IndySummers Tags: featured productivity tips psychology self-improvement time management covid_19 women work from home Source Type: blogs
Can a daily pill lighten heavy menstrual bleeding caused by fibroids?
Fibroids are generally benign (not cancerous) tumors that form within the tissues of the uterus. They are very common in reproductive-age women: studies report that up to 70% of white women and 80% of Black women may develop fibroids by age 50. And research suggests Black women are more likely to experience severe or very severe symptoms related to fibroids, such as heavy and sometimes prolonged monthly periods.
In some cases, women seek medical care due to menstrual bleeding so heavy that they develop anemia and require iron supplements or, much more rarely, blood transfusions. The FDA recently approved new medicine, take...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - July 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Huma Farid, MD Tags: Fertility Health Health care disparities Women's Health Source Type: blogs
Call for Applications: Bayer G4A Partnerships 2020
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Digital health is changing the world
From chronic disease management to prevention, G4A’s goal is to empower people with the tools and access they need to take control of their health. G4A does this through fostering a diverse and vibrant ecosystem of digital health partners to support their growth and impact.
On April 20th, G4A launched its 2020 Partnership Program with an open call for applications. The aim of the Partnerships Program is to work with companies across the globe on healthcare’s toughest challenges and innovate together towards a future of integrated care. Th...
Source: The Health Care Blog - June 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Health Tech Bayer Bayer G4A Bayer G4A Partnerships Program digital health Source Type: blogs
Have a headache? The top 7 triggers
“Headaches aren’t welcome here” — that’s the sign you have hanging on your brain’s front door, but the pain is barging right in. You can chalk it up to stress from world events or something you ate or drank, and you might be right. But there are a number of common triggers for migraines, tension headaches, or cluster headaches. The faster you identify them, the quicker you can boot headache pain off the property.
What are the triggers for your headaches?
Take note of your circumstances when a headache starts. Keep a diary to track the day, time, symptoms, and circumstances surrounding the pain (what had you eat...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - March 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Heidi Godman Tags: Headache Health Men's Health Women's Health Source Type: blogs
Thinning hair in women: Why it happens and what helps
Many people think of hair loss as a male problem, but it also affects at least a third of women. But unlike men, women typically experience thinning hair without going bald, and there can be a number of different underlying causes for the problem.
“Some are associated with inflammation in the body. Some are female-pattern hair loss,” says Dr. Deborah Scott, assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Hair Loss Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. But the good news is that in many cases this hair loss can be stabilized with treatment, and it may be reversible. Whe...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - March 27, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kelly Bilodeau Tags: Health Skin and Hair Care Women's Health Source Type: blogs
Inside Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia in Men
Men and women experience schizophrenia differently; from the age of onset to symptoms and how society treats those with mental disorders.
Schizophrenic, Rachel Star Withers and co-host Gabe Howard continue the discussion of the differences from the last episode but change the focus to men.
Jason Jepson, an author who has schizophrenia joins for a man’s perspective and Dr. Hayden Finch returns to explain the clinical side of the issues.
Highlights in “Schizophrenia in Men” Episode
[01:30] Age of onset
[04:00] Symptoms in men vs women
[05:00] Interview with Jason Jepson
[07:30] Jason discusses homelessness
[10:00...
Source: World of Psychology - March 18, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rachel Star Withers Tags: Inside Schizophrenia Men's Issues Psychiatry Psychology Living With Schizophrenia Mental Disorder Mental Health Mental Illness Symptoms Of Schizophrenia Source Type: blogs
Missed Period And Negative Pregnancy Test: What The Heck Is Going On?
Have you missed a period and had a negative pregnancy test? This is a common condition and Dr Monteith explains the reasons why this happens.
The post Missed Period And Negative Pregnancy Test: What The Heck Is Going On? appeared first on A Personal Choice. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog)
Source: Tubal Reversal Blog - March 17, 2020 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Dr. Monteith Tags: menstrual cycle anovulation blood pregnancy test menopause missed period perimenopause urine pregnancy test Source Type: blogs
Pregnancy and FSH Levels: Understanding A Crappy Fertility Test!
Checking FSH levels are the worst test for predicting your chance of pregnancy or diagnosing menopause. Dr Monteith explains why FSH is a crappy test.
The post Pregnancy and FSH Levels: Understanding A Crappy Fertility Test! appeared first on A Personal Choice. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog)
Source: Tubal Reversal Blog - March 9, 2020 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Dr. Monteith Tags: menstrual cycle FSH Source Type: blogs
Menopause at work
NHS Employers - This guidance, (produced by the NHS Staff Council's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Partnership Group), includes principles that will help: organisations support the workforce; line managers support their staff; and employees look after themselves.GuidanceMore detail (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - March 8, 2020 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Workforce and employment Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: February 22, 2020
This article highlights what you can do to protect your mental health during menopause.
Can Magic Mushrooms and LSD Treat Depression and Anxiety? Scientists are Optimistic: A growing body of research supports the benefits of using psychedelic drugs for anxiety and depression, especially among treatment-resistant patients. This article highlights promising research as well as personal success stories.
Inactive Teens May Be Prone to Depression: A recent U.K. study suggests that even light walking can help sedentary teens reduce their risk for depression. Lead study author Aaron Kandola of University College London said ̶...
Source: World of Psychology - February 22, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Traci Pedersen Tags: Bipolar Depression Disorders Exercise & Fitness General Mental Health and Wellness Psychology Psychology Around the Net Research Self-Help Students Trauma Bipolar Disorder concentration difficulties LSD Magic Mushrooms Meno Source Type: blogs
Inside Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia in Women
Often we don’t really consider gender dynamics in treatment or medication. A lot of medications are only tested on men because of the risk of pregnancy, etc. This means there are whole drugs that have made it to market that may not have ever been tested with women. Schizophrenia affects women in many different ways than men.
In this episode schizophrenic Rachel Star Withers and cohost Gabe Howard discuss differences in age, symptoms, treatments, lifestyle, parenthood in the genders as they experience schizophrenia.
Dr. Hayden Finch joins to explain the medical side.
Highlights in “Schizophrenia in WomenR...
Source: World of Psychology - February 19, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rachel Star Withers Tags: Inside Schizophrenia Mental Health and Wellness Women's Issues Gender Differences Mental Disorder Mental Illness Psychiatry Psychology Psychotherapy Women's Health women's mental health Source Type: blogs
Can Breastfeeding Delay Early Menopause?
February is American Heart Month, and the Go Red for Women campaign raises awareness for women’s heart disease. Most people unfortunately still think of heart disease as a men’s health issue, but the truth is that more women die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) than men! In that spirit, I would like to make mention of a well-done study just out in JAMA which points to a significant risk factor for heart disease in women – menopause.
Research has shown that premature menopause (before the age of 45) has been linked to an increase in cardiovascular disease and premature death in women. In fact, some studies show tha...
Source: Cord Blood News - February 18, 2020 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: maze_cordadmin Tags: medical research parents Source Type: blogs
IVF VIdeo : Why the IVF hormones don't cause cancer or early menopause !
(Source: Dr.Malpani's Blog)
Source: Dr.Malpani's Blog - February 14, 2020 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: blogs
Good for your teeth, bad for your bones?
Regular brushing and flossing are the cornerstones of good oral health. But what if you learned that your toothpaste was good for your teeth, but bad for your bones? That possibility has been raised by a recent study. The cause of this unprecedented finding may be triclosan, an antibacterial agent added to toothpaste to reduce gum infections and improve oral health. However, it may actually be causing more harm than good.
Rethinking a popular germ killer
Triclosan is an antibacterial agent that’s been around for decades. Not only has it been used in soaps, hand sanitizers, and deodorants, but it’s found its way into cu...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - February 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert H. Shmerling, MD Tags: Dental Health Osteoporosis Source Type: blogs
