Dr. Gwen's Women's Health Podcasts

Gwen Morse PhD, RN
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Updates and reports on women's health issues. Selected research reports are reviewed and discussed.----Disclaimer: While this podcast may contain descriptions of dealing with health and various health conditions, the information presented is not intended to substitute for a health care practitioner's diagnosis, advice, and treatment.

  1. 10/19/2015

    Bladder Health Begins in School

    School bathroom habits impact life-long bladder health: Opening the door to the girls room. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/society-for-womens-health-research/school-bathroom-habits_b_8265730.html

    6 min

  2. 07/31/2015

    Douching is BAD; S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act

    The Toxins in Feminine Hygiene Products (The Atlantic) Society for Women's Health Research: http://swhr.org/ S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1014

    10 min

  3. 07/17/2015

    Increasing Amount of Exercise to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

    A new study reported in JAMA Oncology suggests increasing the recommended 150 minutes of exercise to 300 minutes/week can reduce fat levels enough to lower the risk of developing breast cancer. Friedenreich CM, Neilson HK, O'Reilly R, et al. Effects of a High vs Moderate Volume of Aerobic Exercise on Adiposity Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. Published online July 16, 2015. doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2015.2239.

    7 min

  4. 05/01/2015

    Heart Disease Affects Women of All Ages

    I review a recent article in the New York Times about "Young Women's Heart at Risk". Heart disease is the number 1 killer for women and symptoms are different than the typical male experience.

    8 min

  5. 04/05/2015

    Alarmning Number of Women Think Spousal Abuse is Sometimes OK

    This report comes out of NPR and reviews the data that comes from polling performed from 2010-2014 for the World Values Survey.

    7 min

  6. 07/22/2014

    New Pap Smear Guidelines; Probiotics May Improve Blood Pressure

    Dr. Morse discusses the new Pap Guidelenes and reviews an early release article regarding use of probiotics in reducing blood pressure. Controlled Trials Screening for Cervical Cancer - http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspscerv.htm Effect of Probiotics on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Hypertension. 2014;HYPERTENSIONAHA.114.03469published online before print July 21 2014 http://hyper.ahajournals.org/content/early/2014/07/21/HYPERTENSIONAHA.114.03469.lon

    9 min

  7. 01/01/2014

    Eating Tomatoes May Lower Breast Cancer Risk; Hypercholesterolemia Associated with Greater Psoriasis Risk

    In the first report I review a recent study that notes a diet rich in tomatoes may lower risk of breast cancer. Reference Llanos A.A., Peng J., Pennell M.L., Krok J.L., Vitolins M.Z., Degraffinreid C.R., & Paskett, E.D. (2013). Effects of tomato and soy on serum adipokine concentrations in postmenopausal women at increased breast cancer risk: A cross-over dietary intervention trial. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. [Epub ahead of print]. The second study reviews the association between hypercholesterolemia and psoriasis. Reference Wu S., Li W.Q., Han J., Sun Q., & Qureshi A.A. (2013). Hypercholesterolemia and risk of incident psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in US Women. Arthritis & Rheumatism. doi: 10.1002/art.38227. [Epub ahead of print]

    6 min

  8. 10/02/2013

    Statins, Cataracts and Elevated Blood Sugar; Hormone Use for Women Remains Dangerous in Menopause

    Follow-up data from the Women's Health Initiative regarding the safety of the use of hormones in menopause reaffirms complex mix of risks and benefits. In addition, I discuss the recent headlines regarding the relationship of statin use to the development of cataracts (as well as increased blood sugar).

    15 min
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Updates and reports on women's health issues. Selected research reports are reviewed and discussed.----Disclaimer: While this podcast may contain descriptions of dealing with health and various health conditions, the information presented is not intended to substitute for a health care practitioner's diagnosis, advice, and treatment.

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