Piedmont Hospital | Atlanta, GA - Women's Health Podcasthttp://www.piedmonthospital.orgWomen's Healthen-us10080avizon@photobooks.comSat, 4 Feb 2012 08:30:13 ESTMon, 16 Jan 2012 14:02:23 ESTPhotobooks CMS2http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssHPV Test Finds Cervical Cancer Earlierhttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1202wh.mp3The human papillomavirus (HPV) test is better than the traditional Pap test alone as a screening tool for cervical cancer – both in the short and long term, researchers say. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1202wh.mp3Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:02:23 ESTHormone Therapy May Be OK for Some Womenhttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1112wh.mp3The pendulum may be swinging back toward the use of supplemental estrogen – in low doses and for short periods of time – to help ease some symptoms of menopause. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1112wh.mp3Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:48:55 ESTModerate Drinking May Offer Benefits to Womenhttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1111wh.mp3Middle-aged women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may end up in better physical and mental health in old age than women who don’t drink. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1111wh.mp3Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:19:19 ESTMany Doctors Still Urging Yearly Pap Testshttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1110wh.mp3Although national health guidelines say that some women can safely stretch their Pap test to every three years, many doctors haven’t gotten the message. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1110wh.mp3Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:11:04 ESTC-Section Rate Reaches Record High in U.S.http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1109wh.mp3The number of women giving birth by cesarean section is at an all-time high, raising concern among doctors. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1109wh.mp3Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:34:07 ESTHormone Therapy May Lower Risk for Artery Diseasehttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1108wh.mp3Not all data on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is negative: A new study says that HRT may help prevent peripheral artery disease (PAD). http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1108wh.mp3Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:50:23 ESTStudy Confirms Longer Time OK Between Pap Testshttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1107wh.mp3Women 30 and older who have normal results on two previous Pap tests can wait three years before their next one. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1107wh.mp3Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:07:29 ESTYoung Mothers Weigh More than Their Peershttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1106wh.mp3Motherhood can bring joy, challenges – and perhaps extra pounds. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1106wh.mp3Mon, 16 May 2011 12:37:13 ESTMedical Devices Need Better Testing in Womenhttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1105wh.mp3The FDA is approving heart valves, pacemakers, stents, and other heart-related devices without adequately testing them on women, a new study says. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1105wh.mp3Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:41:52 ESTNew Heart Disease Guidelines for Womenhttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1104wh.mp3Women have unique health challenges, and that includes their risk factors for heart disease. So the American Heart Association (AHA) says guidelines for the prevention and treatment of heart disease in women should be unique, as well. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1104wh.mp3Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:56:24 ESTBone Health Affected by Tummy Fathttp://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1102wh.mp3Chalk up one more reason to maintain a healthy weight: It’s good for your bones. http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1102wh.mp3Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:37:19 ESTGood Marriages Help People with RA http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1101wh.mp3Being happily married is a plus if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/gspodcasts/1101wh.mp3Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:12:30 EST