Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health Matters for Women[TM] E-Newsletter Update

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health Matters for Women[TM] E-Newsletter Update

Federal Agency News

Kids Mean Less Shuteye for Mom, While Dad Slumbers On (NIH)

No Benefit in Treating Mildly Low Thyroid Function in Pregnancy, NIH network study finds

More Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Protect Kids From High Blood Pressure (NIH)

Soy Safe, Even Protective, for Breast Cancer Survivors (NIH)

Poor Diet Tied to Half of U.S. Deaths From Heart Disease, Diabetes (NIH)

Obesity in Pregnancy Tied to Cerebral Palsy Risk in Kids (NIH)

Hold That Pose: Yoga May Ease Tough Depression (NIH)

Opioid Dependence Can Start in Just a Few Days (NIH)

Many U.S. Women Have No Access to Fertility Clinics: Study (NIH)

Common Tests for Preterm Birth Not Useful for Routine Screening of First-Time Pregnancies (NIH)

Failed Fertility Treatments, Poorer Heart Health Later? (NIH)

Foods Labeled 'Healthy' May Hide Unhealthy Secrets (NIH)

Scientists Discover Urinary Biomarker That May Help Track ALS (NIH)

Young Cancer Survivors Can Face Higher Risk of Pregnancy Complications (NIH)

Connected Care: New Educational Initiative to Raise Awareness of Chronic Care Management (CMS)

National, State and Local News

Signs and Symptoms of Colon Cancer (American Cancer Society)

Most Baby Boomers Not Getting Recommended Test for Hepatitis C (American Cancer Society)

FDA Approves Kisqali (Ribociclib) for Breast Cancer

Exercise to Ease Your Mind (American Cancer Society)

Minority Cancer Awareness: What Everyone Should Know (American Cancer Society)

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Screening for Gynecologic Conditions With Pelvic Examination

Global

UN Secretary-General's Message for International Women’s Day (UN Women)

International Women's Day Around the World (UN Women)

Young Women Call for Increased Women’s Leadership, and Change in the World of Work (UN Women)

Final Report of the UN High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment Calls on Leaving No One Behind (UN Women)

Marking World Tuberculosis Day, UN Seeks to Address Stigma, Protect Patient Rights

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