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Pregnancy and Weight Gain: How Much Is Too Little?

Washington, DC -- Overweight and obese women may be able to gain less than what is recommended during pregnancy and still have a healthy baby, according to new recommendations issued today by The Ame...

December 2012

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Osteoporosis Guidelines Issued

Washington, DC – An estimated $17 billion is spent each year to treat the roughly 2 million osteoporosis-related bone fractures that occur in the US annually, according to practice guidelines i...

August 2012

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GirlSmarts Website, Interconception Care Project Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Ob-Gyn

San Diego, CA -- Today The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) bestowed its 2012 Council of District Chairs (CDC) Section Recognition Awards to ACOG’s Oklahoma Section a...

May 2012

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Lesbians Have Same Gynecologic Health Needs as Heterosexuals

Washington, DC -- Ob-gyns should provide the same comprehensive gynecologic health care to lesbians and bisexual women as they do to heterosexual women, including Pap tests, according to a new Commit...

April 2012

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La alimentacion saludable

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Alimentarse bien es una de las mejores medidas que puede tomar para mantenerse sana. Las dietas saludables dan energia, mejoran su bienestar fisico y mental y reducen el riesgo de padecer de enfermed...

April 2012

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Control del peso: Como alimentarse bien y mantenerse en forma

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Mantener un buen peso es beneficioso para su bienestar fisico y mental. Tener buenos habitos de alimentacion y hacer ejercicio moderado son vitales para mantener un peso saludable y mantenerse en for...

February 2012

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Weight Control - Eating Right and Keeping Fit

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What causes weight gain? An average woman needs about 2,000 calories a day. Women who eat more than this amount and who do not burn the extra calories in exercise are likely to gain weight. In additi...

August 2011

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Healthy Eating

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How can my diet affect my health? Many health problems in the United States are linked to poor diet and lack of exercise. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteopor...

August 2011

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City Dwelling Women Face Diet and Exercise Challenges

Washington, DC -- Ob-gyns need to appreciate the unique challenges facing their overweight and obese urban patients when it comes to counseling them about diet and exercise, according to The American...

September 2010

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ACOG Issues New Guidelines on Managing Stillbirths

Washington, DC -- Approximately 1 out of every 160 deliveries in the US ends in stillbirth—a devastating experience for women and their families—yet its causes remain poorly understood. I...

February 2009

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Weight Management - A Fact Sheet for Parents

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What is a healthy diet for teenagers? A variety of foods, such as vegetables, fruit, and dairy products are critical to getting the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals. Eating just one type ...

January 2009

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Weight Management

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Good eating habits and regular exercise will set you up for a lifetime of general good health. What is a healthy diet for teenagers? A variety of foods such as vegetables, fruit, and dairy products a...

January 2009

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