Women’s Health

Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect than women without the condition, and the likelihood is linked to the mother’s glucose level.…

A new study links the diabetes drug metformin to fewer cases of pancreatic cancer — at least in women — but finds other diabetes medications are associated with a higher risk of the disease.…

Dietary flavonoids found in foods such as berries and chocolate may reduce the risk of women with type 2 diabetes developing heart disease.…

Women who worked irregularly scheduled night shifts had up to a 60% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.…

Older women who have high levels of serum glucose are at increased risk for colorectal cancer.…

A new report uncovered an overall wage differential between those of normal weight and those who are obese, especially when it comes to women. The research, demonstrates the impact obesity may have on a person’s paycheck.…

Women with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have risk factors for chronic kidney disease than men, which may also put them at risk for poorer outcomes.…

Women who regularly drink sugary beverages may be increasing their cardiovascular risk….

Individuals with diabetes have increased mortality rates compared with the general population. In patients with type 2 diabetes, depression further contributes to the increased mortality.…

  Men apparently develop type 2 diabetes with less weight gain than women a finding that may help explain why men have higher rates of diabetes in many parts of the world….