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• Endometriosis Tied to Higher Risk of Crohn’s, Colitis

  By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) — Women with endometriosis may be up to 80 percent more likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis compared to women without the uterine disorder, according to a new long-term study. Endometriosis occurs when the uterine lining — the [...]

• Kotex Tampons Recalled Due to Bacteria

  If you’ve bought a box of tampons lately, it’s time to check the box. Kimberly-Clark, the company that makes Kotex tampons, is recalling some lots of Kotex Natural Balance Security Unscented Tampons due to potential contamination with bacteria.

• Weight Gain Might Raise Endometrial Cancer Risk

  SUNDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthDay News) — Gaining a significant amount of weight after menopause may be associated with an increased risk of developing endometrial cancer, a new study suggests. “Fat tissue is the major source of circulating estrogen in postmenopausal women, and estrogen promotes the development of endometrial cancer,” Victoria L. Stevens, strategic director of [...]

• Menstrual Cramps May Alter Women’s Brains

  By Jenifer GoodwinHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) — Menstrual cramps are often dismissed as a mere nuisance, but new research suggests the monthly misery may be altering women’s brains. Researchers in Taiwan used a type of brain scan known as optimized voxel-based morphometry to analyze the anatomy of the brains of 32 young women who [...]

• Most Doctors Giving Pap Test Too Often

  By Jenifer GoodwinHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 14 (HealthDay News) — Doctors may be giving the Pap test too often to women at low risk of cervical cancer, new research finds. Guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) now recommend that women over age [...]