WOMEN’S HEALTH | More Intense Exercise Linked To A Better Sex Life, Exploratory Study Says

There’s really nothing better for your health than exercise – and that applies to your sex life’s health too. “Men and women who are healthy tend to have better sexual function”, said Dr. Lauren Streicher, the medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine. “Because almost any medical illness can impact normal sexual … Continue reading WOMEN’S HEALTH | More Intense Exercise Linked To A Better Sex Life, Exploratory Study Says

WOMAN’S HEALTH | Hairdressers Are Willing To Help Customers Detect Skin Cancers

Most hair stylists at salons and barber shops may be interested in getting trained to detect skin cancers on the scalp, face and neck, researchers say. Since hairdressers see a customer’s  head and neck skin up close and regularly, they’re able to look for unusual spots or changes that could be melanoma, the study  authors … Continue reading WOMAN’S HEALTH | Hairdressers Are Willing To Help Customers Detect Skin Cancers

MEDICAL RESEARCH | Pets May Help Older Adults Manage Chronic Pain

People with pets may be able to use their companion animals to practice technique for managing chronic pain without medication, researchers say. In focus group interviews, pet owners over age 70 with chronic pain said their pets brought them joy and laughter, helped them relax, kept them active, and promoted other good habits that can … Continue reading MEDICAL RESEARCH | Pets May Help Older Adults Manage Chronic Pain

Gender Equity | Women Doctors Skip Conferences Because Of Family Responsibilities

Female cancer experts are more likely than their male colleagues to skip scientific meetings that could offer networking opportunities and a chance to catch up with the latest development in their field, a new study finds. One big reason the women oncologist give is the lack of available child care, according to the report in … Continue reading Gender Equity | Women Doctors Skip Conferences Because Of Family Responsibilities

Mother-To-Be | Night Shifts, Long Hours Linked To Miscarriages And Preterm Births

Pregnant women who work nights or long hours may be more likely to have a miscarriage or preterm delivery than mothers with day jobs a research review suggests. With night shifts, pregnant women were 21% more likely to have preterm deliveries and 23% more likely to have miscarriages than women who worked days, the analysis … Continue reading Mother-To-Be | Night Shifts, Long Hours Linked To Miscarriages And Preterm Births