http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/nlt/Page.asp?GroupID=G0072Women's Health from The Commonwealth Medical Collegeen-usCopyright 2012, The Commonwealth Medical CollegeWed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESTWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 ESTPhotobooks Content Management Systemhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss1440http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010366The human papillomavirus (HPV) test is better than the traditional Pap test alone as a screening tool for cervical cancer – both in the short and long term, researchers say. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010366http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010325The pendulum may be swinging back toward the use of supplemental estrogen – in low doses and for short periods of time – to help ease some symptoms of menopause. Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010325http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010307Middle-aged women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may end up in better physical and mental health in old age than women who don’t drink. Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010307http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010293Although national health guidelines say that some women can safely stretch their Pap test to every three years, many doctors haven’t gotten the message. Sat, 1 Oct 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010293http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010275The number of women giving birth by cesarean section is at an all-time high, raising concern among doctors. Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010275http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010256Not all data on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is negative: A new study says that HRT may help prevent peripheral artery disease (PAD). Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010256http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010238Women 30 and older who have normal results on two previous Pap tests can wait three years before their next one. Fri, 1 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010238http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010219Motherhood can bring joy, challenges – and perhaps extra pounds. Wed, 1 Jun 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010219http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010197The FDA is approving heart valves, pacemakers, stents, and other heart-related devices without adequately testing them on women, a new study says. Sun, 1 May 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010197http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010183Women have unique health challenges, and that includes their risk factors for heart disease. So the American Heart Association (AHA) says guidelines for the prevention and treatment of heart disease in women should be unique, as well. Fri, 1 Apr 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010183http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010146Chalk up one more reason to maintain a healthy weight: It’s good for your bones. Tue, 1 Feb 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010146http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010128Being happily married is a plus if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010128http://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010109A new study shows that older women who get regular dental care can help their hearts. Wed, 1 Dec 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://thecommonwealthmedical.com/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010109