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2004

Study Demonstrates Altered Angiogenic Proteins.
A sharply elevated protein "marker" could provide a warning sign during pregancy. February 2004

Publication of Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy Health Risks May Have Led to Decrease in Usage.
Media may be influential in changing prescribing habits of physicians.
February 2004

2003

Women Suffering from Severe Arthritis May Also Be at High Risk for Osteoporosis.
Study results challenge predominant theory that arthritis prevents bone loss. December 2003

Heart Problems in Women Linked to Job Insecurity.
A woman's heart attack risk may be influenced by concerns over potential loss of employment. September 2003

Hormone Replacement Therapy Poses Greatest Risk of Heart Attack in First Year of Use for Most Women.
Heart attack risk for all women taking estrogen and progestin is greatest within the first year of being on HRT. August 2003

First Non-invasive Uterine Fibroids Therapy Shows Promise.
Researchers have demonstrated that focused ultrasound, a novel, non-surgical approach to the treatment of uterine fibroids, appears to be safe. July 2003

Diets High in Animal Fat May Impact Breast Cancer Risk.
Study provides more compelling evidence for young women to replace their intake of animal fats with vegetable fats. July 2003

Chronic Vulvar Pain May Be a Highly Prevalent Disorder.
The prevalence of a very debilitating and chronic vulvo-vaginal pain disorder in women known as vulvodynia has been significantly underestimated. April 2003

Folate May Play Role in Preventing Breast Cancer.
Diets rich in vitamin B nutrients may lower breast cancer risk by almost 30 percent. March 2003

Depression May Trigger Earlier Transition to Menopause.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have found that a lifetime history of depression may be significantly associated with an early decline in ovarian function. January 2003

2002

BIDMC Researchers Identify Source Of Preeclampsia.
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have identified a protein that leads to the development of preeclampsia. March 2002

2001

Kids Adjust Well to Mother's Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Study Says.
New study suggests women diagnosed with breast cancer may not have to worry about their children's ability to cope with their mother's illness. September 2001

Diabetes Significantly Increases Womenís Long-term Risk for Dying After a Heart Attack.
Women who have diabetes have a substantially greater risk of dying a few years after suffering a heart attack than do non-diabetic women. August 2001