11.21.16 | Urology
One More Mom to Teenage Daughter Talk: The School Bathroom
A guest blog by Clare E. Close, MD, FAAP, SWHR Interdisciplinary Network on Urological Health in Women Member discusses bathroom habits in schools.
11.15.16 | Urology
A Little Leakage Goes a Long Way
Our bladders work hard, and sometimes they aren’t quite as effective as we would hope. The majority of women, pregnant or not, have at some point in their lives dealt with incontinence, the unintentional loss of urine.
11.10.16 | Maternal Health
Baby On Board With Military Maternity Leave Policy
This Veteran’s Day, in addition to thanking all veterans for their service, SWHR has examined a national issue that has made some progress, but one we cannot be completely proud of yet—maternity leave policy and subsequent health concerns for the average woman and for those serving in the armed forces.
11.10.16
Zika: Do We Still Have To Worry? Yes.
On September 28, the U.S. Congress voted to pass a $1.1 billion package to respond to the Zika crisis after President Obama had asked for $1.9 billion back in February.
10.31.16 | Urology
SWHR Welcomes New Member to Urology Network
SWHR is pleased to welcome Mary Happel Palmer, RN, PhD, FAAN, AGSF, to the Interdisciplinary Network on Urological Health in Women.
10.28.16 | Research and Clinical Trials
SWHR Cohosts Sex Differences Conference at University of Colorado
SWHR cohosted the National Conference on Women’s Health Research with University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus’ Center for Women’s Health Research (CWHR), titled “Sex Differences Across the Lifespan: A Focus on Metabolism.”
10.21.16 | Cancer
Lung Cancer – What’s My Risk? What Are My Treatment Options?
Lung cancer is a life-changing diagnosis that effects one in every 17 women.
10.18.16 | Mental Health
This Election, Vote With Your Mind
It has been an eventful year for mental health.
10.5.16 | Migraine
Migraines: More Than Just a “Headache”
Headaches affect the head, are caused by stress, exhaustion, et cetera, and are painful. Migraines are a type of headache that display all the same factors but on a greater scale. For
