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Future Events
Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
NIH Consensus Development Program
Date: March 4-6 2013
Place: Natcher Conference Center (Building 45), NIH Campus
Visit Conference Web site to register to attend in-person or for webinar
Women's Health 2013: The 21st Annual Congress
Date: March 22-24 2013
Place: Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C.
Visit Conference Web site to register
Past Events
What Do We Know About Hormonal Therapy and Women's Health?
Report from the Women's Health Initiative
Date: Monday, January 28 2013
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Place: Conference Rooms B1 & B2, Neuroscience Center (6001 Executive Blvd)
NIH Evidence-based Methodology Workshop on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Date: December 3 - 5 2012
Place: Natcher Conference Center (Building 45), NIH Campus
Interdisciplinary Women's Health Research Symposium
Ninth Annual Meeting
Date: Thursday, November 15 2012
Place: Natcher Conference Center (Building 45), NIH Campus
Women's Health Scientific Interest Group (WHSIG) Lecture Series
Will This Day Get Better?-Searching for Complementary and Integrative Strategies of Headaches and Migraines through Science and Practice
Date: Friday, September 7, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Place: Wilson Hall (Building 1), NIH Campus
Organization for the Study of Sex Differences and International Society for Gender Medicine
2012 Annual Meeting
Date: Wednesday, June 7-9 2012
Place: Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore, MD
National Women's Health Week Scientific Forum
Innovations in Reproductive Technology
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Place: Lipsett Auditorium, Clinical Center (Building 10), NIH Campus
National Women's Health Week Wellness Forum
Incorporating Mindfulness into Day-to-Day Life
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Place: Balcony B, Natcher (Building 45), NIH Campus
February 2013
News releases from NIH News
Immune system protein in semen boosts HIV spread in female genital tissue
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
(2/8/13)
Bevacizumab significantly improves survival for patients with recurrent and metastatic cervical cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
(2/7/13)
NIH scientists identify molecular link between metabolism and breast cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
(2/5/13)
News from MedlinePlus
Exposure To Smog In Early Pregnancy Linked To Complications
(2/7/2013, HealthDay)
Birth Defects in Multiples on the Rise
(2/7/2013, Reuters Health)
Exposure To Smog In Early Pregnancy Linked To Complications
(2/7/2013, HealthDay)
Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk
(2/7/2013, HealthDay)
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Tied to Tinier Babies
(2/6/2013, HealthDay)
For Older Women, Mammograms Every 2 Years Found as Good as Annual Test
(2/5/2013, HealthDay)
Sunshine Linked to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
(2/5/2013, HealthDay)
No Evidence That Lupus Drugs Lead to Cancer, Says Study
(2/4/2013, HealthDay)
Stressed-Out Women May Be More Sensitive to Sounds
(2/3/2013, HealthDay)
January 2013
News releases from NIH News
Prenatal inflammation linked to autism risk
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
(1/24/13)
Panel recommends changing name of common disorder in women
NIH Office of the Director, and NIH Office of Disease Prevention
(1/23/13)
H1N1 flu shots are safe for pregnant women
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
(1/16/13)
Independent panel to present findings on polycystic ovary syndrome
NIH Office of the Director, and NIH Office of Disease Prevention
(1/9/13)
News from MedlinePlus
For Early Cancer, Lumpectomy Beats Mastectomy for Survival
(1/28/2013, HealthDay)
Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations
(1/28/2013, HealthDay)
Bisexual Women at Especially High Risk of Sexual Violence, CDC Says
(1/25/2013, HealthDay)
1st OTC Drug Approved for Women with Overactive Bladder
(1/25/2013, HealthDay)
Unintended Pregnancies on the Rise in Servicewomen
(1/24/2013, Reuters Health)
Many Women Victims of 'Contraceptive Sabotage,' Experts Say
(1/23/2013, HealthDay)
Study Links Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy to Lower IQ
(1/23/2013, HealthDay)
Women's Smoking Deaths at All-Time High in U.S.
(1/23/2013, HealthDay)
Blood Test Might Spot High-Risk Breast Cancer Genes
(1/22/2013, HealthDay)
Many Suffer Chronic Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery, Study Finds
(1/22/2013, HealthDay)
Physical, Sexual Assault May Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk
(1/22/2013, HealthDay)
Task Force Urges Routine Screening of Women for Domestic Violence
(1/21/2013, HealthDay)
How Cervical Cancer Vaccines Came to Be
(1/18/2013, HealthDay)
Some Women Who Don't Need Deodorant Use It Anyway
(1/18/2013, HealthDay)
Buy Breast Pumps with Caution, FDA Says
(1/17/2013, HealthDay)
Blood Clots During Pregnancy More Likely After IVF, Study Says
(1/16/2013, HealthDay)
Fetal Deaths Up Among Unvaccinated Moms in H1N1 Pandemic
(1/16/2013, HealthDay)
Blood Clots During Pregnancy More Likely After IVF, Study Says
(1/15/2013, HealthDay)
Berries May Cut Heart Attack Risk in Women, Study Says
(1/14/2013, HealthDay)
30 Percent of U.S. Teen Girls Meet Up with Online Strangers
(1/14/2013, HealthDay)
Avoid Pregnancy for a Year After Weight-Loss Surgery: Review
(1/11/2013, HealthDay)
Fluid from Pap Test Used to Detect Ovarian, Endometrial Cancers
(1/9/2013, Reuters Health)
IUD Might Ease Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Study Suggests
(1/9/2013, HealthDay)
Breast Milk Contains More Than 700 Bacteria Types
(1/8/2013, HealthDay)
Keeping Fit May Boost Survival with Endometrial Cancer
(1/8/2013, HealthDay)
Menopause Can Bring Lapses in Memory, Thinking, Study Finds
(1/7/2013, HealthDay)
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall
(1/7/2013, HealthDay)
Helping Sleeping Moms-to-Be Breathe Easier May Benefit Baby
(1/5/2013, HealthDay)
Low Vitamin D in Early Pregnancy Tied to Lower Birth Weight
(1/4/2013, HealthDay)
'Love Hormone' May Aid Women's Recovery After Childbirth
(1/3/2013, HealthDay)
Walking Linked to Fewer Strokes in Women
(1/3/2013, Reuters Health)
Antidepressants Don't Raise Stillbirth Risk
(1/2/2013, Reuters Health)
Clearing up the Confusion on When to Get a Pap Test
(1/2/2013, HealthDay)
Mental Disorders Linked with Domestic Violence, Study Says
(1/2/2013, HealthDay)
December 2012
News releases from NIH News
Benefits of Higher Oxygen, Breathing Device Persist After Infancy
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
(12/26/12)
New Test Offers More Information on Genetic Causes of Stillbirth
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
(12/06/12)
News from MedlinePlus
Lifestyle Changes Key to Weight Loss in New Year
(12/28/2012, HealthDay)
Genes Linked to Effectiveness of Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
(12/28/2012, HealthDay)
Drug May Help Women Who Quit Smoking Avoid Weight Gain
(12/27/2012, HealthDay)
Males Struck by Cars Die More Often Than Females
(12/27/2012, HealthDay)
Poor Reading Skills Tied to Risk of Teen Pregnancy
(12/27/2012, Reuters Health)
College-Bound Girls May Feel Pressure to 'Speak Properly'
(12/26/2012, HealthDay)
Nearly 50 Million Couples Worldwide Report Infertility
(12/21/2012, HealthDay)
Overweight? You Can Scale Back Weight Gain in Pregnancy
(12/20/2012, HealthDay)
What Causes Hot Flashes? Rat Study Gives New Clues
(12/20/2012, HealthDay)
Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma
(12/19/2012, HealthDay)
Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Woes in Kids
(12/19/2012, HealthDay)
Menopause Quality of Life Unchanged by Soy Supplements
(12/14/2012, Reuters Health)
Study Questions Advice Given to Obese Pregnant Women
(12/14/2012, HealthDay)
'Hidden' HPV May Reactivate in Older Women, Study Suggests
(12/13/2012, HealthDay)
Study Examines Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes
(12/13/2012, HealthDay)
Yo-Yo Dieting Can Hurt the Heart, Study Finds
(12/13/2012, HealthDay)
C-Section Babies More Likely to Become Overweight
(12/12/2012, Reuters Health)
Mothers' Pre-Pregnancy Weight Tied To Kids' IQ, Study Says
(12/12/2012, HealthDay)
Regular Exercise May Add Years to Life, Study Finds
(12/11/2012, HealthDay)
Women Far More Likely to Live to 100 Than Men
(12/11/2012, HealthDay)
Dating Violence in Teen Years Can Have Lasting Impact
(12/10/2012, HealthDay)
Your Smartphone Might Help You Lose Weight
(12/10/2012, HealthDay)
No Benefit Seen in Extending Herceptin for Breast Cancer
(12/7/2012, HealthDay)
Sleep Apnea Tied to More Brain Damage in Women Than Men
(12/7/2012, HealthDay)
For Aggressive Breast Cancer, Chemo May Work Better in the Young
(12/6/2012, HealthDay)
Men More Likely to Die of Cancer
(12/6/2012, Reuters Health)
Nutrients in Fruits, Vegetables May Help Prevent Breast Cancer
(12/6/2012, HealthDay)
Plastics Chemical BPA Found in Fetal Livers
(12/6/2012, HealthDay)
Self-Hypnosis Fails to Reduce Epidural Use During Labor
(12/6/2012, Reuters Health)
Asthma Symptoms May Vary During Menstrual Cycle
(12/5/2012, Reuters Health)
Racial Disparities Still Seen in Use of Breast Cancer Treatments
(12/5/2012, HealthDay)
10 Years of Tamoxifen Better Than 5
(12/5/2012, HealthDay)
Teen Girls Who Smoke May Up Risk for Future Bone Disease
(12/4/2012, HealthDay)
Hormone Disorder and the Pill Tied to Blood Clots
(12/3/2012, Reuters Health)
