Women's Health

More research needed to determine if ADHD medication is safe to take before and during pregnancy.

Behind the scenes with Dr. Suzanne Soliman, who created National Women Pharmacist Day

Currently, more women practice in pharmacy than men, and it is expected that the number of women practicing will continue to rise.

Women in Specialty Pharmacy Lunch brings together leaders from various aspects of the specialty landscape.

Peripheral resistance was a major factor in high systolic blood pressure in men but not in women.

The first of a 2-part series on the influential women shaping the specialty pharmacy industry.

Women who have no signs or symptoms of ovarian cancer should not receive a screening, according to a draft recommendation statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

Although current guidelines indicate that women at average risk do not need to be screened for cervical cancer after age 65, the results of a recent study suggest that women up to age 85 can benefit from these screenings.

New research indicates that high consumption of certain dairy products may either increase or decrease the risk of developing breast cancer, depending on the food.

Published data seem to support OTC access.

A recently published study finds that maternal folic acid levels could have an effect on a child’s blood pressure.

Cardinal Health was again recognized among the nation's best workplaces for female advancement as a Top Company for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives.

Genetics that determine physical traits may play a large role in prevalence of conditions such as multiple sclerosis, autism, and diabetes.

African American women account for 62% of women diagnosed with HIV.

CVS Health has announced a major commitment in support of women's heart health, pledging to raise a minimum of $10 million over the next 3 years to support life-saving cardiovascular research and education.

Premature death could potentially be prevented through psychological efforts.

Not planning pregnancy in women with epilepsy could lead to fetal malformations.

Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, was granted $10.3 million to determine why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

Testimony from women at different stages of life highlights the uncertainty of women’s healthcare without the Affordable Care Act.

Testimony from women at different stages of life highlights the uncertainty of women’s healthcare without the Affordable Care Act.

Some patients report difficulty accessing emergency contraception despite its OTC availability to those of all ages across the United States.

Coverage gaps in women’s health coverage can lead to poor patient outcomes and increased costs.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Participants who lost weight showed decreased expression of proteins that promote tumor-related angiogenesis.

Women averaging 60-hour work weeks found to be at greater risk for a number of chronic diseases.

Women in areas infiltrated by the Zika virus have been showing increased interest in abortion medications like mifepristone and misoprostol.

All pregnant women, plus those planning to become pregnant during the influenza season, should receive an inactivated influenza vaccine, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

More women in Texas are seeking abortion pills from Mexican pharmacies.

Although several health benefits are associated with seafood, recent study results indicate that women of childbearing age who expose themselves to mercury by eating seafood could be at greater risk of developing an autoimmune disorder.