Women Health

It’s snacks, not bigger portions, making us fat: US National Institutes of Health study Reported July 11, 2011 The average American eats 570 more calories a day than in 1977, Reuters reports. Snacking, not portion size, accounts for expanding waistlines in the past 30 years, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health … [Read more...]

Why French Women Don’t Get Fat: A study by Brunilda Nazario, MD Reported July 11, 2011 If you have ever wondered how the French manage to eat cheese, butter, baguettes, and drink wine while staying slim, then French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure, by Frenchwoman Mireille Guiliano, may be the book for you. French Women Don't Get Fat is … [Read more...]

Japanese Women Don’t Get Old Or Fat: A Study by Naomi Moriyama Reported July 11, 2011 In her new book Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat, Japanese-born marketing consultant Naomi Moriyama shares the secret behind her youthful, energetic lifestyle and svelte shape. It’s not a rigid diet or fitness plan. The secret … [Read more...]

Japan's women average age of 86.4 : A study Reported July 11, 2011 Japan's women toast their own health as life expectancy rises again Now living to an average of 86.4, Japanese women say longevity down to a fishy diet, exercise and sleep. Eriko Maeda could be forgiven for succumbing to occasional thoughts about … [Read more...]

Rising trend of women smoking in India: A StudyReported July 11, 2011 one are the days where you see smoking women in a high profile clubs or pubs. And for the older generation of the country, they even didn’t see women smoking in real, may be they only would have saw them smoking in films! Situations in India drastically changed over the last few decades and with … [Read more...]

Up to 12 Million Girls Aborted in India: StudyReported May 24, 2011 HONG KONG (Reuters) May 24 - Up to 12 million girls were aborted over the last three decades in India by parents who tended to be richer and more educated, a large study in India found, and researchers warned that the figure could rise with falling fertility rates. The missing daughters occurred … [Read more...]

Filipino expats most Fitness conscious in DubaiReported July 11, 2011 RFilipino expats in this dazzling emirate came on top among other nationalities when it comes to getting sufficient amount of exercise required to stay healthy, according to survey results released recently by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Dubai Statistics Centre. Dr Eldaw Abdullah … [Read more...]

Women, Housing, and Health : A Canadian StudyReported July 11, 2011, A Housing is an increasingly serious health issue for women. With escalating poverty in Canada and throughout the world, there are growing numbers of women who are, if not homeless, then “vulnerably” or “precariously” housed*. And recent research shows that similar health issues afflict women whether … [Read more...]

Massage May Ease Lower Back Pain Reported July 6, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Massage therapy helps ease chronic low back pain and improve function, according to this study. The first study to compare structural and relaxation (Swedish) massage, it found both types of massage worked well, with few side effects. "We found that massage helps … [Read more...]

Medical Foods: Treating Alzheimer’s, Depression, and More Reported July 7, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in 8 older Americans is living with Alzheimer’s disease. Almost twice as many women suffer from it as men. There is no cure, but slowing it down could be as simple as drinking a high-powered prescription energy drink. “I have days … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Doesn’t Protect Against MS Relapses Reported July 7, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research finds breastfeeding doesn't appear to protect against multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses, despite previous studies suggesting there may be a protective role. "Breastfeeding should not be encouraged by doctors to protect against MS … [Read more...]

Germany backtracks on sprouts as E. coli source Reported June 12, 2011 HAMBURG, Germany – First they pointed a finger at Spanish cucumbers. Then they cast suspicion on sprouts from Germany. Now German officials appear dumbfounded as to the source of the deadliest E. coli outbreak in … [Read more...]

Germany confirms beansprouts as E coli source Reported June 12, 2011 More than 1,000 sample tests focusing on beansprouts have been taken so far. Although none of the samples have tested positive yet for the bacteria, Germany's centre for disease control said studies could identify … [Read more...]

Lesbians health precautionsReported June 12, 2011   Because women who partner with women are rarely an identified population in women's health research, more remains unknown about lesbians' health risks than is known. We do know that: Lesbians likely weigh more and smoke more than heterosexual women, which could put them at a higher risk for heart disease, … [Read more...]

Amid Nationwide Scare, New York Bans ‘Bath Salts’ Stimulants Reported May 26, 2011 The synthetic drugs known as “bath salts” — which can pack the punch of cocaine or methamphetamines — have been outlawed in New York state. The move highlights the scrambling by state regulators around the country to try to rid the marketplace of the powdery … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding friendly businesses in TorontoReported May 26, 2011 The Ontario Human Rights Commission's policy regarding breastfeeding states that it is unlawful to discriminate against a woman who is breastfeeding her baby or older child, including breastfeeding that child in a public place. The policy states that a woman has a right to breastfeed her baby anywhere … [Read more...]

Tumors Spotted Between Mammograms Often More AggressiveReported May 26, 2011 Breast tumors that are detected in between regular screening mammograms tend to be more aggressive and fast-moving than those found during scheduled screenings, indicating that better screening methods are needed, researchers say. "We may have to look at other imaging techniques or newer … [Read more...]

Texas steroid testing to survive budget cutsReported May 26, 2011 Texas is likely to keep testing high school athletes for steroids despite deep budget cuts across the state, but it will likely focus the testing on only a few sports — including football, baseball and track, state legislators said Monday. The state will spend about $1.5 million over the next two years, … [Read more...]

National Women's Health Week Reported May 20, 2011   The Department of Health and Human Services is trying to convince us that our health is a priority too. This week, it marks National Women’s Health Week. This year’s theme is “It’s Your Time” and the department has partnered with organizations all over the country to offer free screenings and other events to … [Read more...]

OHSU study debunks contraceptive weight-gain issue Reported May 26, 2011 The common belief that oral contraceptives cause women to gain weight does not appear to be true, according to a study from Oregon Health and Science University researchers released Wednesday. According to lead researcher Alison Edelman, of OHSU’s Department of … [Read more...]

Antidepressants in Montreal waste waterReported May 26, 2011 A significant amount of antidepressant medicine exists in Montreal's waste water, affecting fish tissue and brain activity, a study by the University of Montreal's chemistry department has found. The study says the phenomenon likely occurs in many cities around the world because Montreal has a … [Read more...]

Sleep-deprived doctor problem needs strategyReported May 26, 2011 The problem of drowsy doctors may get worse, a medical journal editorial warns. Last year, researchers reported higher rates of surgical complications if a surgeon had less than six hours of sleep the night before. "The problem may only be getting worse," Drs. Noni MacDonald, Paul Hébert, … [Read more...]

Lap-Band maker targets teenagers Reported May 22, 2011   With sales of its Lap-Band weight-loss device declining, Allergan Inc. has its eyes on a new set of potential customers — overweight teenagers. The Irvine company has asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve Lap-Band surgeries for adolescents as young as 14, and is conducting clinical trials on … [Read more...]

Help with housework key to good health for women, researchers say Reported May 22, 2011   LOS ANGELES -- At last, scientists have rigorously proven that men's need to chill with the remote at day's end is a simple matter of maintaining health and ensuring survival. They've also shown that women's health -- not to mention happiness -- hinges on her male partner … [Read more...]

Dubai Health Authority supports Go Red for Women campaignReported May 20, 2011 RThe Go Red for Women campaign, which is a global initiative to raise awareness about the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among women, was held today at the Deira City Centre in Dubai. Dr Laila Al Jassmi, CEO of Health Policy and Strategy Sector inaugurated the campaign, which is … [Read more...]

Racism Is Factor In Infant Mortality Rates. Reported May 20, 2011 The Columbus Department of Health today says infant mortality is three times higher among African-American women than among white women. WOSU's Tom Borgerding reports. Health Department Nurse Carolyn Slack cites research in Columbus and a half dozen other cities which shows disparities in pre-term … [Read more...]

Report faults care of young psychiatric patients Reported May 20, 2011 Chicago Lakeshore Hospital Alleged sex attacks blamed on inadequate staffing, supervision Written by experts from the University of Illinois at Chicago, the report substantiates a September 2010 Tribune article that revealed four instances in which youth allegedly were sexually assaulted or … [Read more...]

Clark Atlanta launches health initiative Reported May 20, 2011 Clark Atlanta University started a new program this month focusing on the health of women who attend historically black colleges and universities. The program will try to accomplish several goals, such as better promoting female wellness issues on campus. Officials also plan to include preventive … [Read more...]

U.S. News ranks metro Atlanta hospitals Reported May 20, 2011 U.S. News & World Report has produced its first ranking of hospitals by metro area, and Emory University Hospital came out No. 1 in Atlanta. The publication’s ranking of Emory nationally in 11 medical specialties helped push it to the top spot in metro Atlanta. U.S. News is widely known for its … [Read more...]

Alcoholism Touches a New High Among Swedish Women   Reported May 20, 2011 Alcoholism among women in Sweden rose by 50 percent between 2003 and 2007 as beer, wine and spirits have become more accessible in the country long known for its restrictive alcohol policy, a report on Saturday said. “The number of female … [Read more...]