Women's Health Update

Women's Health Update

Women's Health Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 11/18/2013 01:11 PM EST New on the MedlinePlus Women's Health page:

Women May Have Harder Concussion Recovery Than Men

11/15/2013 11:35 AM EST

After a concussion, women tend to have worse symptoms than men. That's the case even when athletes were injured playing the same sport, according to a new study of young soccer players.
Source: Reuters Health

Most Women Keep Using IUDs, Contraceptive Implants

11/13/2013 02:31 PM EST

More than 90 percent of women who opt for long-term reversible forms of birth control keep using them for at least six months, a new study found.
Source: Reuters Health

More Evidence Ties Obesity to Disability in Older Women

11/11/2013 04:00 PM EST

Studies found higher risks for heart disease, mobility problems and early death


Source: HealthDay