Many female baby boomers envision healthy aging in a way that differs from that of previous generations.
Women’s Health
Women Have Lower ‘Normal Blood Pressure’ Than Men, Study Finds
Should women be treated for hypertension when their systolic BP is higher than 110, below the current 120 standard used for both sexes?
Women With Heart Disease Do Better With Female Doctors, Review Finds
The review found that women with cardiovascular disease have better outcomes with female physicians compared to male providers
1 in 3 women experience violence: WHO
One in three women are victims of physical or sexual violence around the world, some starting at a very young age.
Debate Over Use of Blood Thinners After C-Sections
There’s sharp debate about whether the wide use of heparin to prevent clots in mothers after a C-section is effective, worth the cost and safe, since it carries the risk of bleeding.