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Sub-Topics Hypothyroidism Also Try Pregnancy Women Lists Organizations Providing Case Management Services (Center for Healthcare Information) Provides a list of agencies by state, county, area code, keyword, and zip code. Try specifying state alone first. 08-07 News -02-15-06 Study: Risk of Hip Fractures Reduced With Supplements (ABC News) "Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements for several years can help older women reduce the risk of hip fractures, according to the results of a long-term, comprehensive, federally funded study by the Women's Health Initiative." -06-08-06 Exercise May Reduce Symptoms of Menopause (MSNBC News) "Though the research is still thin, many health experts say even moderate exercise can help relieve the problems of menopause in some women, including anxiety, insomnia and night sweats." 06-06 -06-21-07 Study: Some Clarity on Estrogen Use (US News) "Estrogen is not risky and looks to be beneficial for women's hearts when it's begun within 10 years of menopause, says the latest report from the Women's Health Initiative appearing in this week's New England Journal of Medicine. Confused? This sure sounds different from the WHI findings that shook the world a few years back—that hormones brought heart risk, not benefit—and overnight changed how medicine and women viewed what had been seen as a fountain of health." 06-07 -08-24-05 Study: Fetal Pain Not Present Until Third Trimester (CNN News) "Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco reviewed dozens of studies and medical reports and said the data indicate that fetuses likely are incapable of feeling pain until around the seventh month of pregnancy, when they are about 28 weeks old." 8-05 -08-24-05 Study: Fetal Pain Not Present Until Third Trimester (JAMA) "Proposed federal legislation would require physicians to inform women seeking abortions at 20 or more weeks after fertilization that the fetus feels pain and to offer anesthesia administered directly to the fetus. This article examines whether a fetus feels pain and if so, whether safe and effective techniques exist for providing direct fetal anesthesia or analgesia in the context of therapeutic procedures or abortion." 8-05 Papers AIDS - Caesarean Delivery Best For Women With HIV (applesforhealth) A leading doctors' group is recommending that all pregnant HIV-positive women consider having a Caesarean delivery two weeks before the normal birth date to reduce the chances of transmitting the virus to their newborns. 08-27-99. Exercise In Women Prevents Gallstones (applesforhealth) A new study shows that women who exercise regularly may avoid both the formation of gallstones and the need to undergo surgery to remove them. 09-10-99. Fibroids Unlikely To Become Malignant (applesforhealth) Women should get a second medical opinion if they are told to consider a hysterectomy because they have fibroid tumors that could become cancerous. 03-24-00. First Comprehensive Survey Of Working Women's Health (applesforhealth) The Department of Health and Human Services announced the release of the first comprehensive report on the health and well-being of America's working women. "Women - Work and Health" profiles key statistics for the more than 60 million women who are part of the American labor force, using data from the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Commerce. 08-20-99. Osteoporosis - Calcium Guidelines Too Low (applesforhealth) Women may need to consume 60 to 70 percent more calcium than is recommended by federal guidelines in order to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and hip fractures when they age. 10-08-99. P M S Guidelines Issued (applesforhealth) The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has revised guidelines on dealing with Premenstrual Syndrome. 04-07-00. Painful Intercourse (FamilyDoctor.org) "Dyspareunia" is painful intercourse for women. A woman should see her doctor to determine the cause as there are many possible causes. 06-06 Painful Pelvic Area in Women (EndometriosisAssn.org) "Endometriosis is a painful, chronic disease that affects 5 1/2 million women and girls in the USA and Canada, and millions more worldwide." 12-06 Pregnancy - Young Women Doctors Mean Fewer Teen Moms (applesforhealth) Female teens who live in areas where general practices are staffed by young or female doctors are less likely to get pregnant than teens who see older, male physicians. 03-31-00. Pregnant Women (applesforhealth) If you are pregnant or want to be, get online. 10-29-99. Prenatal - No Safe Levels of Alcohol for Pregnant Women (JoinTogether.org) "Animal tests conducted in Australia show that blood-alcohol levels in developing fetuses are identical to those of their mothers, and that even low levels of alcohol can cause fetal brain damage." 3-05 Women's Health (CDC) Provides information on women's health by topic. 1-04 Women's Health (WWWomen) Provides resources for women related to health and disease prevention. Women's Health (WWWomen) Provides resources for women related to health and disease prevention. Women's Safety (WWWomen) Provides resources for women related to abuse and prevention. Periodicals Prevention Magazine - Women's Edge (Prevention)

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