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Invited speakers at medical conferences tend to be disproportionately male

Meeting Organizers Overlooking Qualified Female Scientists

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Active generation of lists of potential speakers, assessment of qualifications can address bias
An Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program can improve attitudes among nulliparous women with severe fear of childbirth

Internet-Based CBT Helps Women With Fear of Childbirth

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After therapy, women have more realistic attitude toward childbirth, more self-confidence
Many countries are falling short on targets to reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases

Many Countries Failing on Non-Communicable Dz Death Targets

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For women and men, 35 and 30 countries expected to meet Sustainable Development Goal target 3.4
In-hospital maternal mortality decreased from 1998 to 2015 in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and non-SLE pregnancies

In-Hospital Maternal Mortality Down in Pregnancies With Lupus

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Mortality decrease greater in systemic lupus erythematosus pregnancies than in non-SLE pregnancies
Infants born to mothers who've had bariatric surgery have a higher risk for complications

Pregnancy Soon After Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risks

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A suitable interval, plus proper nutrition, key to ensuring healthy mother and infant
Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy is associated with a sustained reduction in genetically-linked HIV-1 infections among sexual partners

Early Initiation of ART Cuts HIV-1 Infection in Partners

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Risk of genetically-linked partner infection 93 percent lower with early antiretroviral therapy

Strong Religious Beliefs May Be Linked to Higher Weight

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Some health behaviors, psychosocial factors mediate religion-weight relationship
For women with breast cancer

Breast Cancer Recurrence Up With Nightly Fasting <13 Hours

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Nightly fasting of less than 13 hours not linked to breast cancer mortality, all-cause mortality
The public is being given its 14th opportunity to safely dispose of pills and patches at collection points operated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and its partners.

DEA Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs on Oct. 28

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Only pills or patches will be accepted, not liquids, needles, or sharps; service is free and anonymous
The long-term outcomes of breast implants include increased rates of certain conditions for silicone implants

Long-Term Outcomes of Breast Implants Explored

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Higher rates of Sjogren syndrome, scleroderma, RA, stillbirth, melanoma for silicone implants