Women Health

Swedish Robotic-Assisted Surgical Program Grows, Continues to Gain Momentum   Reported May 11, 2011 As one of the first medical centers in the Northwest to perform robotic-assisted surgery, Swedish is home to the fastest growing, most comprehensive and experienced robotic-assisted surgical program in the region. … [Read more...]

Spain Supports Women Healthcare in Region Reported May 20, 2011 Women's healthcare has been given a boost, with groundbreaking for the Queen Sophia of Spain Women's Centre, at the Spanish Town Hospital, St. Catherine. The centre is expected to improve access to care and broaden the range of services available to women in the communities served by the … [Read more...]

Finds Women Live Longer But In Worse Condition Reported May 20, 2011 Although women have a longer life expectancy, they experience a much greater prevalence of disability in old age than men do. This is the main conclusion of the study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Women's Health. "We focused on a socioeconomic position factor such as … [Read more...]

Norwegian research questions benefit of mammograms Reported May 20, 2011 Routine breast screening with mammograms is less effective at preventing cancer deaths than expected, Norwegian researchers said on Wednesday in a study that reignites a fierce debate over the value of screening. They said inviting women aged 50 to 69 to have routine … [Read more...]

Women are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of excessive drinking May 20, 2011 Berlin – Germany With 600 delegates from 45 different nationalities, the WHITH Congress has had a great success. Stago and Leo Pharma were the two companies with a booth. This biannual meeting, focusing on … [Read more...]

Health in Argentina: An Overview Reported May 12, 2011 Vaccinations: No vaccinations are required to visit Argentina, however, there is a slight risk of contracting cholera, hepatitis B, and Dengue in the more remote regions of the country. An anti-malaria vaccine is recommended if you plan on visiting rural areas near the … [Read more...]

Russia women and life expectancy Reported May 12, 2011 Russia women health is stable, unlike their men According to the Ministry of Statistics Russia's population of 142 million could drop by one-third in the next 25 years. Russia women would have to have almost twice as many children (2.6) as they're having now (1.4) just to keep the … [Read more...]

Regular breast care still a must for all women Reported September 23, 2008 Recent news reports on the results of an international breast cancer study of Russian and Chinese women have left some American women confused about the importance of regular breast care. The study, published in the Cochrane Library in July, found that monthly breast … [Read more...]

Women's Reproductive Health in Mexico programReported May 12, 2011, Mexico has a maternal mortality rate of approximately 62 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. An estimated 75% of women receive antenatal care from a skilled provider. The Women's Reproductive Health in Mexico program takes place in Puerto Escondido, a small seaside town in the state of … [Read more...]

A study out of Japan Reported May 12, 2011 A study out of Japan :Suggests that cigarette smoke, whether first or secondhand, is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in premenopausal women. The link between lighting up and a number of cancers, including lung, mouth, and throat cancer, has long been … [Read more...]

UPDATE 1-Japan to buy H1N1 flu vaccine from Glaxo, Novartis Reported October 06, 2009 TOKYO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The Japanese government said on Tuesday it would buy enough H1N1 flu vaccine from British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.L) and Switzerland's Novartis (NOVN.VX) to treat nearly 50 million people. The government … [Read more...]

French breast implants a word of caution Reported May 12, 2011 British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) has said:Women who have poly implant prostheses (PIP) breast implants are advised to have an ultrasound scan to ensure they have not ruptured or weakened. a study by the French association of plastic surgeons, which found that the company which … [Read more...]

Preparing for Your Trip to Denmark Reported May 12, 2011 Before visiting Denmark, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as … [Read more...]

Men get better sleep than womenReported  May 12, 2011, A recently-published series of rigorous sleep studies conducted by the Harvard Medical School suggests that 35 percent of women live with a circadian rhythm (the 24-hour waking and sleeping cycle) that is less than 24 hours. Men, meanwhile, have a circadian rhythm that is a little more than 24 hours. So how does … [Read more...]

Canadian women share intimate tips on sexReported  May 12, 2011, Canadian women from coast to coast to share their best sex tips (but changed their names to protect their privacy). Read on to get inspired: 1. Rev your engine “To get in the mood for an evening of sex, I start thinking about it in the afternoon and fantasizing about how good it will feel. By the time I … [Read more...]

Protection against breast cancer with Birth control pill Reported 11 May 2011, A new study: A study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, shows some women who have a genetic risk for developing breast cancer could benefit from taking oral contraceptives, a finding that contradicts earlier studies … [Read more...]

Being tall, obese may significantly increase risk of blood clots in deep veins Reported May 4, 2011 American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report Study Highlights: •The combination of being tall and obese, particularly in men, may substantially raise the risk of developing potentially dangerous blood clots in veins deep in the … [Read more...]

Diet Changes Lower Triglycerides Reported April 19, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Dietary and lifestyle changes significantly reduce elevated triglycerides (a type of blood fat), which are associated with heart, blood vessel and other diseases, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement. Changes such as substituting … [Read more...]

Fat Grafting For Faces Reported April 11, 2011 PITTSBURGH, PA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- plastic surgeons have long performed fat grafting for cosmetic reasons, but researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have teamed with the department of defense to study new ways to help soldiers with facial injuries by using adult stem cells from … [Read more...]

Breast surgeons targeted by taxman in Argentina Reported April 4, 2011 Summary of story from Reuters, 12.01.2011, and The Guardian, 14.01.2011 Financial authorities in Argentina are targeting the country’s “booming” plastic surgery trade in an attempt to recover 40 million pesos ($10 million) in undeclared contributions from … [Read more...]

Certain Breast Cancer Patients Worry More About Recurrence Reported March 29, 2011 A new study has found that certain types of women with early stage breast cancer are vulnerable to excessive worrying about cancer recurrence. In addition, worrying about cancer recurrence can compromise patients’ medical care and quality of life. … [Read more...]

Blood pressure drugs feeding the obesity epidemic? Reported Thu Mar 10, NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Blood pressure drugs known as beta-blockers could be helping to fuel the obesity epidemic, by dampening the body's ability to burn calories and fat over the long term, researchers say in a new report. Weight gain is a known side … [Read more...]

Who’s More Stressed at Work?Reported Thursday, March 10, 2011, Canadian scientists have disproved the conventional meaning that the level of stress depends on the profession. So, who is more subjected to stress at work? In the course of the research, they have found out that in reality stress is connected with working conditions, as the PLOS One journal informs. The … [Read more...]

Sport may challenge the spirit, cleanse the mind and toughen the body, but it doesn’t always lead to moderation. It can be tough to keep off the road if you’re getting good results or if there’s a competition on the horizon. Too much enthusiasm can lead to overtraining, when the work outweighs the rest and the muscles don’t complete their recovery. Top elite athletes in … [Read more...]

February is Heart Health Month 02 February 2010 17:13 Tahoe Forest Health System offers Heart Health programs and workshops Silver Steps program Tahoe Forest Hospital offers a year-round personalized fitness program tailored specifically for senior citizens called Silver Steps. The program is designed to help senior men and women increase their physical stamina … [Read more...]

Unmarried people might face higher risk of dementia Reported July 30, 2008 CHICAGO - Middle-aged married people who worry a lot have at least one thing to look forward to: Their risk of eventually developing Alzheimer's disease may be significantly less than carefree people of the same age who remain single. That's the take-home message from two studies presented jointly … [Read more...]

Internal bra gives women a permanent lift, claims surgeon Reported November 23, 2009 Many women would love to have shapely breasts without needing the help of a bra. Now plastic surgeons have made that possible by developing an internal bra to permanently lift and shape. The first woman to have internal bra fitted had her operation three weeks ago … [Read more...]

Workplace yoga and meditation can lower feelings of stressReported August 05, 2009 COLUMBUS: Twenty minutes per day of guided workplace meditation and yoga combined with six weekly group sessions can lower feelings of stress by more than 10 percent and improve sleep quality in sedentary office employees, a pilot study suggests. According to a press release issued by … [Read more...]

Smoking boosts women's risk of often-fatal aortic aneurysm: study Reported September 15, 2008 TORONTO — Women who smoke have a dramatically higher risk of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm than those who never used tobacco, say researchers, adding yet another reason to the long list of reasons for butting out or avoiding getting hooked in the first place. In a … [Read more...]

Freezing Out Breast Cancer Reported March 22, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Interventional radiologists have opened the door to an encouraging potential for treating the nearly 200,000 U.S. women who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. The procedure is called image-guided, multiprobe cryotherapy. "Minimally invasive cryotherapy opens the door for a … [Read more...]