Type 2 diabetes: Work stress may raise risk in women

Type 2 diabetes: Work stress may raise risk in women

Women's Health / Gynecology

Type 2 diabetes: Work stress may raise risk in women New research examines the association between 'mentally tiring work' and the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes in more than 70,000 women.

What to know about genital warts in women Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common sexually transmitted infection. Some types of HPV can cause genital warts, which can develop on the vulva, vagina, and cervix. Learn more about the causes, treatment, and prevention of genital warts in women here.

Are Unisom and vitamin B-6 safe during pregnancy? Many pregnant women take a combination of doxylamine (Unisom) and vitamin B-6 for morning sickness. These two medications are also available as a combination drug called Diclegis. Despite some concerns, extensive research shows that taking doxylamine and vitamin B-6 during pregnancy is safe. Learn more here.

How yo-yo dieting impacts women's heart health New research suggests that significant fluctuations in weight may negatively affect a woman’s ability to control her heart disease risk factors.

Can I safely lose weight during pregnancy? Many women wonder whether it is safe or healthy to lose weight during pregnancy. In this article, we discuss the potential risks of doing this and explain safe methods to avoid weight-related complications in pregnancy.

Why do doctors underdiagnose these 3 conditions in women? Though medical systems have come very far, unequal care-giving remains an issue. In this Spotlight, we look at the top underdiagnosed conditions in women.