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Autoimmune Diseases:
 
A Full Life Is Still Possible with Multiple Sclerosis (July 3, 2008)
 More Research Needed to Understand Scleroderma (June 5, 2008)
 Celiac Disease Affects Twice as Many Women (May 22, 2008)
 Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis Less Likely to Go into Remission (August 17, 2006)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Takes Greater Toll on Women (August 7, 2003)
Inexpensive Blood Test Offers New Hope for Multiple Sclerosis Patients (July 24, 2003)
New Test for Lupus May Help Stem Rising Death Toll in Young Women (October 3, 2002)
Can A New Treatment Reverse Autoimmune Diseases? (May 6, 2002)
Multiple Sclerosis Taking Increasing Toll on Women (January 24, 2002)
Asthma Wreaks Havoc on Women's Lives (December 6, 2001)
Does Pregnancy Hold the Key to Autoimmune Diseases? (November 29, 2001)

Brain:
 Sex Differences Extend into the Brain (February 28, 2008)
How Is Your Brain Wired? (March 1, 2005)

Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease:
 
Diabetes Increases Risk of Heart Disease Death for Women (January 31, 2008)
A New Report May Save Women from Heart Disease (March 2, 2006)
Women Most Fear Breast Cancer, but Heart Disease Is the Top Killer (July 14, 2005)
Cardiac Imaging Underutilized in Women (February 10, 2005)
Secondary Heart Disease Treatments Underused in Women
(February 6, 2003)
Sudden Cardiac Death Gender Gap Closing in on Women (December 19, 2002)
Younger Women Twice as Likely to Die after Heart Bypass and Angioplasty (February 28, 2002)
Studies Show Women Receive Less Aggressive Care for Heart Disease (February 21, 2002)
Matters of the Heart Affect Men and Women Differently (February 7, 2002)
Early Detection of Heart Disease Risk Key to Improving Outcomes in Women (November 21, 2001)
Sudden Cardiac Deaths Surge Among Young Women (November 15, 2001)
Brain Aneurysms: A Silent Killer (November 15, 2001)
Brain Attacks: Why Women Should Worry (November 15, 2001)

Cancer:
 
Vulvar Cancer: A Hidden Disease (September 4, 2008)
 Melanoma on the Rise in Women (June 19, 2008)
 Cervical Cancer Rates Higher Among Minority Women (January 22, 2008)
 Breast Cancer Awareness: Is the Message Getting Blurred? (October 12, 2007)
 Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Give Hope for Early Diagnosis and Treatment (August 30, 2007)
 Sex Differences in Lung Cancer Treatment (June 28, 2007)
 Risks of Smoking Extend to the Bladder (July 20, 2006)
New Lung Cancer Drugs Prove More Effective in Women (November 15, 2005)
The Pitfalls and Promises of Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer Earlier
(September 15, 2005)
Incidence Higher, but Prognosis Better for Women with Melanoma (August 4, 2005)
Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence Not Communicated Properly
(May 26, 2005)
Smoking Linked to Kidney Cancer
(March 17, 2005)
Young People Ignore Threat of Skin Cancer
(July 8, 2004)
Short End of the Scope for Women in Colon Cancer Screening (March 18, 2004)
Lung Cancer on the Rise in Women (October 9, 2003)
A Promising Future for Cervical Cancer Vaccine (September 25, 2003)
Western Diet and the Risk of Colon Cancer (March 6, 2003)

Clinical Trials:
 
Online Studies Offer New Ways to Take Part in Research (July 17, 2008)
 Medical Research Studies Struggle to Recruit Women (May 14, 2008)
 Women in Medical Research: A Look Back in Time (March 27, 2007)
 The Involvement of Women in Medical Research Studies (June 22, 2006)

Diabetes:
 Diabetes Takes Toll on Sex Life of Many Women
(March 13, 2008)
 Women with Pre-diabetes May Have Higher Heart Disease Risk (March 8, 2007)
Young Diabetics Encounter Heart Problems (November 20, 2003)
Surge in Diabetes Among Women and Minorities (November 6, 2003)
Male Hormones May Cause Menstrual Problems in Diabetic Women (August 21, 2003)
Hidden Diabetes Destroying Women's Hearts (February 14, 2002)

Diet and Exercise:
 
Young Women Unaware of Folic Acid Requirements (February 14, 2008)
 Healthy Diets Are Important, Even in Your College Years (July 12, 2007)
 Shedding Pounds from Diet or Exercise—Take Your Pick (February 13, 2007)
Excessive Exercise Can Be Dangerous to Your Health (December 21, 2004)

Eye Health and Vision Problems:
 
Vision Loss a Key Issue for Aging Women (March 27, 2008)
 Dry Eyes Are More than a Nuisance (April 19, 2007)
Blindness and Vision Problems Hit Women Harder (June 10, 2004)

Fibromyalgia
 Fibromyalgia Affects Women More Often than Men (April 24, 2008)

Healthcare:
 
National Women’s Health Week Urges Women to Take Charge of Their Health (May 8, 2008)
 National Women’s Health Week Brings Reminder: Take Care of Yourself (May 4, 2007)
 Research Provides Guidance, but Treatment Decisions Fall to Doctors, Patients (February 22, 2007)
 Low Health Literacy Interferes with Good Health Care (October 26, 2006)
 COMMENTARY: Need for a Stronger FDA Grows (October 20, 2006)
Recording Family Histories Can Save Lives (March 16, 2006)
Low Reading and Writing Skills May Hurt Your Health
(October 28, 2004)
Soaring Medical Costs Among Women Spell Health and Financial Problems
(November 14, 2002)
Sex Discrimination in the Intensive Care Unit? (June 6, 2002)

HIV/AIDS:
Women Among Hardest Hit by HIV/AIDS
(June 23, 2005)
HIV Remains Serious Threat but Advances are Being Made in Detection (June 24, 2004)
The Feminization of HIV (January 23, 2003)
From Babies to Adults, HIV Behaves Differently in Females and Males (January 31, 2002)

Hormones
 Hormone Fluctuations May Be Responsible for Many Mood Disturbances in Women (Nov. 30, 2007)
 New Studies Indicate Age Is Important in Hormone Therapy Use (August 2, 2007)
A Cloud of Confusion Lingers Over Hormone Therapy Use (February 23, 2006) 
 New HRT Findings Tell Old Story: Therapy is Not One-Size-Fits-All (July 19, 2002)

Internal Medicine:
 Research on Rare Women’s Lung Disease May Yield Insights into Common Diseases (June 14, 2007)
 Sight-Impairing Eye Disease May Affect Women More than Men (December 7, 2006)
Hearing Loss: A Different Experience for Women and Men (August 19, 2004)
Lung Disease Rises Steadily in Women (July 22, 2004)
Sex Matters to the Success of Organ Transplants (October 31, 2002)
Blood Donated by Mothers May be Dangerous to Recipients (March 28, 2002)
Fibrocystic Breasts: Cause for Concern? (March 21, 2002)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome More Than an Irritation (January 10, 2002)
Sex Affects Success of Organ Transplants (December 17, 2001)

Mental Health:
Vacations May Be the Cure for Stress and Depression in Women (December 15, 2005)
Job Burnout Can Lead to Heart Problems or Worse
(October 27, 2005)
Anxiety and Panic More Common in Women
(May 5, 2005)
Beyond the Holiday Blues
(December 2, 2004)
Poor Mental Health Puts Women at Risk for Heart Disease
(May 26, 2004)
Sleep Deprivation for Legions of Women (April 1, 2004)
Holiday Cheer Means Stress For Women (December 18, 2003)
Postpartum Depression: Should You Be Screened? (November 15, 2001)
Terrorists Attacks Take Greater Toll on Women (November 15, 2001)

Musculoskeletal Health:
 
Actress Sally Field Takes Bone Health Message to Capitol Hill (May 22, 2007)
 Gender Specific Joints: The Wave of the Future (September 21, 2006)
Vitamin D Necessary for Healthy Bones (March 31, 2005)
High Heels Take a Toll on Women’s Knees (May 13, 2004)
Teen Moms at Risk for Weak Bones (January 8, 2004)
Should You Be Tested for Osteoporosis? (December 5, 2002)
Are Women Weaker in the Knees? (November 15, 2001)

Neurology:
Migraine Diagnosis May Be Missed in Women
(October 13, 2005)
Women and Men Perceive Pain Differently
(August 25, 2005)
Alzheimer Cases Expected to Skyrocket Over Next Fifty Years
(September 4, 2003)
Gender-Related Pain: Temporomandibular Disorders (February 20, 2003)
Rett Syndrome: A New Understanding of Neurological Disorders (January 9, 2003)
Sex Differences Key to Advancing Neuroscience Research (March 14, 2002)
Should Women Follow Their Nose to Sniff Out Mr. Right? (January 3, 2002)
Flight Patterns: Are Men and Women Different? (December 17, 2001)
Mars, Venus: Communication Clashes Have Biologic Basis (November 15, 2001)
Parkinson's Disease: A Sexist Illness? (November 15, 2001)

Obesity/Eating Disorders:
 
Obesity Places Greater Burden on Women (August 31, 2006)
 Weight Gain May Not Be Obesity in Women (February 9, 2006)
Bulimia: The Other Terri Schiavo Tragedy (April 21, 2005)
Low Carb Diets May Pose High Risks
(March 4, 2004)
Eating Disorders: Treating the Body but Not the Mind (January 22, 2004)
A Trip to the Dentist can Save Your Life (July 10, 2003)
Redemption for the Atkins Diet? (June 12, 2003)
Mother's Perception of Obesity Varies with Gender (May 29, 2003)
Dangers of Obesity Extend into the Womb (May 15, 2003)
Obesity and Cancer: A Deadly Link (May 1, 2003)

Other Health Articles:
 Psoriasis: More than Skin Deep
(August 21, 2008)
 Organ Donation: A Crisis Among Minorities (April 10, 2008)
 Keeping New Year's Resolutions (December 13, 2007)
 Women Have Poor Understanding of Cholesterol (September 13, 2007)
 COMMENTARY: Scientists Descend Upon D.C. to Talk About Sex (May 9, 2007)
 A Passing Glance Is All It Takes to Select a Mate (January 25, 2007)
 The Hidden Dangers of Tanning Salons (April 27, 2006)
Insomnia Plagues More Women than Men (April 6, 2006)
Women’s High Blood Pressure Linked to Cola, but Not Coffee (December 2, 2005)
Plastic Surgery: Is It Worth the Risk? (February 5, 2004)
Healthy Resolutions Worth Keeping (December 20, 2001)
Survey Says: Women Don't Know Enough About Sex Differences in Health (November 15, 2001)

Pain:
 
Top Cause of Painful Sex Uncovered (November 8, 2007)
 Chronic Pain Syndrome Hits Women Harder (May 18, 2006)
Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Tricky Diagnosis (June 9, 2005)

Pharmacology:
Aspirin Study Confirms that Sex Matters in Health (January 26, 2006)
Drug Safety Concerns May Raise Different Questions for Women (January 27, 2005)
Peril or Promise: The Uncertainty of Off-label Prescriptions
(November 22, 2004)
Taking Charge of Your Prescriptions
(October 7, 2004)
Vaccines: A Look at the Past, Present and Future (September 23, 2004)
Are Antibiotics Becoming Ineffective?
(February 19, 2004)
Designer Drugs: the Future of Pain Medication
(April 3, 2003)
Herbal Supplements: What's Really in the Bottle? (September, 19, 2002)
Genetic Revolution Revealing Role for Sex-Specific Medicines (September 5, 2002)
Mixing Medications Can Spell Trouble for Women (August 22, 2002)
Women and Medication: Some Combinations Pose Lethal Risk to Heart (August 8, 2002)
Generic Drugs: Do Cheaper Medicines Measure Up? (July 25, 2002)
Me-Too Drugs: New and Improved or Copycat? (July 11, 2002)
Sex Discrimination in Your Medicine Cabinet (June 24, 2002)
Mars, Venus: Pain Relievers Work Differently in Men and Women (April 5, 2002)
Do Men and Women Need Different Versions of the Same Vaccine? (March 7, 2002)
Recalled Drugs Disproportionately Dangerous for Women (November 15, 2001)
Women Wake Up Faster From Anesthesia (November 15, 2001)

Reproductive Health:
 Group B Strep Infection: A Lurking Danger for Unborn Babies
(August 7, 2008)
 Pregnant Women in the Dark About Key Nutrient for Babies (October 10, 2006)
 Vaginal Infections Often Go Ignored and Under Treated (June 12, 2006)
Number of Women Afflicted by Vulvar Pain Underestimated (August 26, 2004)
New Study Raises Concern about Fish Consumption During Pregnancy (April 17, 2003)
Gum Disease and the Link to Pregnancy Complications (March 20, 2003)
New Insight into Menstrual Migraines (May 16, 2002)
Invisible 'Condoms' For Women on the Way (January 17, 2002)

Thyroid Disease
 Oprah’s Diagnosis Raises Awareness of Thyroid Disease (October 25, 2007)
Women Suffer from Thyroid Disease More Than Men (January 13, 2005)

Tobacco, Alcohol & Illicit Drugs:
 
Breast Cancer Awareness: Is the Message Getting Blurred? (October 12, 2007)
 Binge-Drinking Places Women at Risk on College Campuses (September 27, 2007)
Alcohol May be Riskier for Women (September 10, 2004)
High Alcohol, Low Folate: A Bad Mix for Women
(December 4, 2003)
Quitting Smoking May be Easier for Some (October 24, 2003)
More Young Women Drinking, Suffering Disproportionate Consequences (April 18, 2002)
Sobering News for Women Who Drink (November 15, 2001)
Smoke Alarm: Women Are Dying For A Puff (November 15, 2001)

Vaccines
 Triumphs and Hurdles for the New HPV Vaccine (November 16, 2006)
Vaccines: A Look at the Past, Present and Future (September 23, 2004)

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