NEWS / WOMENS HEALTH

Potassium's Sex-Based Benefits

Eating potassium-rich foods can offset some risk from too much salt in our diets. The benefit to women's blood pressure is not seen in men. >

HRT for Breast Cancer Survivors

Is hormone replacement therapy safe for women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer? A recent study finds it is, with qualifications. >

Liver Disease is on the Rise in Kids

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise in kids. Prenatal exposure to certain chemicals appears to be a source of the problem. >

Maternal Depression May Not Only Affect Moms

Postpartum depression is not uncommon, but if it is long-lasting, it can show up in kids' development. Don't hesitate to get help. >

Looking Ahead to a Post-Roe World

One way to help women facing the loss of abortion access is to step up contraceptive counseling, studies involving over 25,000 women show. >

Herbal Supplements Trigger a Heart Arrhythmia

Some people load up on herbal supplements, thinking they are harmless. Not true, as a recent case makes clear. >

Facing Menopause: Hormone Therapy Options

Some women experience few of the distracting symptoms of menopause. But for those who do, choosing a form of hormone treatment can help. >

Go For a Low Pressure Pregnancy

Preeclampsia is a danger to mothers-to-be and their infants. Eating more of a Mediterranean diet can cut the risk of it by 25% or more. >

Exercising While Pregnant

No, that's not a warning; it's a very good thing. Exercise leads to the production of a protein that cuts kids' risk of type 2 diabetes. >

Tell It Like It Is

Feedback is more welcome than many realize. Most people appreciate it. So don't hesitate -- it's an important way to make things better. >

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