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Why Stress Is More Likely to Cause Depression In Men Than In Women
By Shervin Assari Your Health

Why Stress Is More Likely to Cause Depression In Men Than In Women

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more women are affected by depression than men. This pattern is seen in countries around the world, including the United States. Cross-national and cross-cultural studies have indicated that the prevalence of depression among women is higher at any given time than among men. This pattern does not seem […]

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The FDA’s Rule Change Requiring Providers to Inform Women About Breast Density Could Lead to a Flurry Of Questions
By Wendie A. Berg Women

The FDA’s Rule Change Requiring Providers to Inform Women About Breast Density Could Lead to a Flurry Of Questions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized a regulation in early March 2023 that updates mammography reporting requirements. The new regulation goes into effect on Sept. 10, 2024, and will require that all women receive information about breast density following a mammogram. It will also require they be told in their mammogram report that dense […]

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Women’s Weight and Well-Being: Why We Need to Accept the Pregnant Body as a Valued Female Form
By Simone Holligan Women

Women’s Weight and Well-Being: Why We Need to Accept the Pregnant Body as a Valued Female Form

Pregnancy is a distinct life stage characterized by dramatic physiological changes, and medical tracking of those changes, including weight gain, is routine to monitor the health of the mother and the developing infant. What may be missing from weight monitoring is the psychological and emotional component of these changes. Western society tends to view the […]

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Signs, Causes, and Treatments
Reviewed by Patty Weasler, RN Women

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Signs, Causes, and Treatments

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a health condition that affects women of childbearing age each month shortly before they begin menstruation. It can cause debilitating symptoms so it’s important to seek medical support if you suspect PMDD.

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