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Women's Health, Health Disparities & More

'Sage The House Down' Is Helping People Incorporate The Spiritual Into Their Self-Care Practice

Amidst ongoing national and world crises, individuals, now more than ever, are searching for additional ways to support their mental, physical, and emotional health.

Endometriosis Typology and Ovarian Cancer Risk

Women with endometriosis had 4.2-fold higher ovarian cancer risk than those without endometriosis. Women with ovarian endometriomas and/or deep infiltrating endometriosis, compared with no endometriosis, had 9.7-fold higher risk.

A New Study Just Linked Endometriosis With A Higher Chance of Ovarian Cancer. Experts Explain The Real Risk

Women with severe types of endometriosis... had an overall ovarian cancer risk that was about 9.7 times higher than women without the condition. These women also had nearly 19 times the risk of developing type I ovarian cancer, which grows more slowly than other forms, the researchers noted in the study.

Reduced healthcare access contributes to delay of care in
endometrial cancer

The median time from symptom onset to
treatment was 4 months with an interquartile range of 2 to 8 months. Most patients had stage I disease at diagnosis (88.6%). There was no significant difference in race/ethnicity or disease stage at time of diagnosis between
different groups. Patients who had not seen a primary care physician or general obstetrician-gynecologist in the year before symptom onset were more likely to have significantly delayed care.

Older women's health is woefully understudied

Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving them without critically important information. Many drugs widely prescribed to older adults were studied mostly in men, with results extrapolated to women.

A Complete Guide to Your Vagina

Your vagina is a muscular, stretchy canal that connects your uterus to the outside of your body. It's different than the vulva, which refers to the area where the vaginal lips (outer and inner), urethra, and clitoris are located.

NIH-funded clinical trials often miss racial, gender diversity enrollment goals, report finds

Clinical trials that the National Institutes of Health funds often enroll fewer Black patients and other underrepresented racial groups than they plan to, according to a study of 30 NIH-funded trials sampled by the HHS Office of Inspector General.

Mayo scientists explore swabs for early endometrial, ovarian cancer detection

Early detection improves treatment outcomes for endometrial and ovarian cancers, yet far too often women are diagnosed in advanced stages of these diseases. Unlike many other cancers, there are no standard screenings for early detection of endometrial and ovarian cancers.

Older adults are having sex, and they’re getting STIs, too

“Unfortunately, a lot of providers perceive that older adults don’t have sex, that they don’t want to have sex, or they cannot have sex, and that’s simply not true,” says Matthew Lee Smith, an associate professor in the health behavior department at Texas A&M’s School of Public Health.

Sexually Transmitted Infections Are Becoming More Common in Older Adults, CDC Data Show

Information from the agency’s latest STI surveillance report revealed that between 2012 and 2022, the number of gonorrhea cases among this age group rose about fivefold. Chlamydia cases have tripled, while syphilis cases have increased by roughly seven times during that period.

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause *Also* Good for Your Heart? It Could Come Down to Timing

There's a metaphorical "ticking clock" when it comes to HRT, meaning you may have to start taking it at a particular time in order to reap its cardioprotective benefits.

From Awareness to Action: Putting Cancer Disparities in the Rearview Mirror

Studies have shown, for instance, that Hispanic and Black women with breast cancer are more likely than White women to face significant treatment delays. In addition to being stressful, treatment delays—particularly for people with more aggressive breast cancers—can affect how long people live after their cancer diagnosis.

Best Foods for Vaginal Health

The vagina is slightly acidic on the pH scale, which measures acidity. Certain foods and supplements can alter vaginal pH, which can increase the risk of infections.

Biden signs order directing $200 million toward women’s health research

The order directed the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to spend $200 million on women’s health research, and it directed the Office of Management and Budget and the Gender Policy Council to assess gaps in federal funding for women’s health and identify potential changes.

A cancer breakthrough and the heroes behind it get
spotlight in new show

“The Cancer Detectives,” a new American Experience documentary on PBS, tracks the fascinating and surprisingly frustrating backstory of the Pap smear, a cervical cancer screening test that’s now routine but was once anything but.

Routine screening tests for women as they enter
midlife and beyond

Here’s a look at routine screening tests that are recommended for women as they enter into midlife and beyond. Keep in mind that the recommended screening schedules are for women at average risk. If you’re at increased risk of a particular condition or cannot comply with the recommended testing schedule, your health care provider will work with you to come up with a screening schedule that’s appropriate for you.

'The US Is Facing a Loneliness Epidemic — & Older Women Are Hurting the Most' from She Knows

For older women, the country is catching up to the loneliness they’ve felt for a long time now. On top of COVID, women are navigating a stage of life where loss is front and center

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