Are You Living With 'Moderate' Disability?

Older women typically lived more years free of disabilities than their male peers did

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Follow Us         Featured More Older Women Now Living With 'Moderate' Disability, Study Shows Back in the 1980s, older U.S. women typically lived more years free of disabilities than their male peers did, but a new study shows that pattern appears to be changing. For older men... Read more ...  News Birth Control Pills Linked to Fewer Severe Knee Injuries in Teen Girls Teen girls who take birth control pills may be less likely to seriously injure their knees than those who don't take the pill, a new study suggests. "Young athletes currently use birth control... Read more ... Biking or Walking to Work Helps Keep You Fit Walking, cycling or taking public transit to work helps middle-aged adults lose body fat and weight, new research suggests. "Physical inactivity is one of the leading causes of ill health and... Read more ... Antibiotic Resistance Common in Kids' Urinary Tract Infections Many kids who develop urinary tract infections tied to the E. coli bacteria are now failing to respond to antibiotic treatment, a new review warns. The culprit, according to the British researchers... Read more ... Condom Use Falls When Teen Girls Opt for IUDs vs. The Pill High school girls who use long-acting contraception -- such as IUDs or implants -- are less likely to focus on condom use than girls who are on the Pill, a new study finds. Experts say... Read more ... Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home