HRT May Protect Against Alzheimer’s for High-Risk Women
February 13, 2013 | Story
A pioneering study reveals new evidence that estrogen may slow aging.
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American Women Continue to Lose Ground on Life Expectancy
October 2, 2012 | Story
A scholar charts the growing gap in longevity among women and looks for clues and preventive measures to reverse a dangerous trend.
Dispositional Optimism Protects Older Adults from Stroke
October 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Higher optimism was associated with a lower incidence of stroke in a nationally representative study of people over age 50.
New York City Community Center Provides Substance Abuse and Pregnancy Prevention Counseling for Young Girls
March 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
The Grosvenor Neighborhood House provided substance abuse and early pregnancy prevention services to girls and young women ages eight to 18.
Combining Photovoice and Focus Groups
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Engaging Latina teens in a photography project empowered them to address barriers to physical activity in their Connecticut community.
Deadly in Pink
February 18, 2009 | Report
Big Tobacco steps up its targeting of women and girls.
Economic Evaluation of a Comprehensive Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article analyzes the costs and benefits of a comprehensive pregnancy prevention program using community-based participatory research techniques. Researchers found that benefits to society exceeded costs by over $10,000 per year per adolescent.
Prescription of Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer Prevention by Primary Care Physicians
November 13, 2006 | Journal Article
Tamoxifen citrate has been approved for primary reduction of breast cancer risk since 1998, but studies suggest that its use for primary prevention is limited. The authors report on a national survey mailed to 350 primary care physicians regarding p ...
Sociodemographic Differences in Use of Preventive Services by Women Enrolled in Medicare+Choice Plans
October 1, 2004 | Journal Article
The current study examined the role of demographic and socioeconomic factors, such as race, wealth, and income, on older adults' use of preventive health services. The study participants were 2,968 women 65 years of age and older enrolled in two Med ...
Deadly in Pink: New Report Warns Big Tobacco Has Stepped Up Targeting of Women and Girls
February 18, 2009 | News Release
Congress urged to grant FDA authority over tobacco products.