Younger breast cancer patients have more adverse quality-of-life issues

( Journal of the National Cancer Institute ) Younger women with breast cancer experience a decrease in their health-related quality of life, associated with increased psychological distress, weight gain, a decline in their physical activity, infertility and early onset menopause, according to a study published Jan. 20 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Link Between Drop In Hormone Therapy Use And Reduction In Mammogram Rates

A new analysis has found that a decline in hormone therapy (HT) use among women aged 50 to 64 years is linked with lower mammogram rates among these women…

Despite The Success Of Family Planning Programs In Developing Countries, Efforts Need To Be Increased

While many researchers generally credit the desire for smaller families for the decline in fertility rates in developing, low-income countries, new research suggests that prevention of unwanted births may actually be a larger factor…

Depression Symptoms Increase Over Time For Addiction-Prone Women

Unlike alcohol problems and antisocial behavior, depression doesn’t decline with age in addiction-prone women in their 30s and 40s it continues to increase, a new study led by University of Michigan Health System researchers found…

Los Angeles Times Politico Examine Women's Role In Election, GOP Leadership

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times reported on the decline in support for Democrats among female voters, while Politico looked at the lack of Republican women in congressional leadership positions. Summaries appear below…

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