Women Health

Henna tattoos linked to leukaemia riskReported May 10, 2010 Researchers in the Gulf found a much higher than usual incidence of types of leukaemia in local women – elsewhere, most sufferers are men. They suggest that one possible reason could be the popular local custom of using henna to create elaborate skin decorations. They believe that it is not the henna itself … [Read more...]

Alzheimer's Genes Don’t Predict Risk   Reported May 13, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although researchers have identified genetic variations associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study shows those variations do not help determine patients who are at risk for the disease. One out of every five people who are 65 … [Read more...]

Hot-Wiring Failing Hearts Reported May 24, 2010 TAMPA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you’re one of the 5 million Americans living with heart failure, you know that simply waking up is tiring enough to send you back to bed. Now doctors are testing out a new device for heart failure that's already been successful in lowering blood pressure. … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer: Fighting Disease in 3-D Reported May 21, 2010 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime, but more than a quarter of them have dense breast tissue, which means standard mammograms don't always find the tumor. A new experimental 3-D scanner is showing promise for identifying cancers … [Read more...]

Fighting Elderly AlcoholismReported May 20, 2010 QUEENS, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They're embarrassed, ashamed and many don't feel comfortable asking for help. Experts say more seniors are turning to the bottle to relieve feelings of loneliness and frustration. As many as 17 percent of people over the age of 65 have an alcohol problem. In many cases, no one ever … [Read more...]

Father-Daughter Liver TransplantReported May 17, 2010 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are more than 106,000 people waiting for a liver transplant and less than 15,000 available donors. Doctors want to turn those numbers around by offering living donors a less-invasive surgery. A new transplant helped an entire family survive the scare of their life. They … [Read more...]

Diabetes in Older Women Linked to Colon CancerReported May 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Older women with diabetes face more than double the risk for some types of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. Diabetes has been identified as a colon cancer risk factor, but the mechanisms are not … [Read more...]

Genetics: Early Warning of Future Breast CancerReported May 14, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have been able to show in mice how just a little adjustment in the expression of two common genes can promote the kinds of cellular changes that lead to breast cancer. They say these changes probably mimic natural variations women have in expression of the two … [Read more...]

Too Much Vitamin D: More Falls and FracturesReported May 14, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women age 70 years or older who received a single annual high dose of vitamin D had a higher rate of falls and fractures than did women who received placebo. Kerrie M. Sanders, Ph.D., of the University of Melbourne, Geelong, Australia and colleagues conducted a study to examine … [Read more...]

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women taking hormonal contraceptives were at highest risk of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD), while women taking non-hormonal contraceptives were at lowest risk for FSD -- lower than women not using any contraceptive. "Sexual problems can have a negative impact on both quality of life and emotional well-being, regardless of age," researcher Dr. … [Read more...]

Study: Vitamin D Vital for Pregnant Women Reported May 03, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy is not only safe for mother and baby, it can also prevent preterm infections, labor and births.   According to lead author Carol L. Wagner, MD, pediatric researcher at Medical University of South Carolina, in … [Read more...]

Women's early death rate examined   Reported May 01, 2010 Premature death rates among women in Britain are on a par with those in Slovenia and Albania, a study has shown. Men in the UK fare better, according to a worldwide analysis of mortality between 1970 and 2010. Their risk of dying before the age of 60 is typical of that for … [Read more...]

Breast MRI Could Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrences Reported May 04, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preoperative breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) prior to surgical intervention to treat breast cancer can reduce the number of localized cancer recurrences by providing more precise information about the location and extent of the disease prior to … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Risk Factors Differ Among Ethnic Groups Reported April 28, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Breast cancer occurs more frequently in certain ethnic and racial groups, but the reasons behind these differences are not fully understood. For example, factors known to increase the risk of breast cancer among white women have less influence in … [Read more...]

  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diminished bone density, caused by low levels of estrogen common among menopausal women, raises the risk of osteoporosis, bone fractures and subsequent complications. Traditional therapies have sought to maintain the level of estrogen in the body. New research suggests, however, that another hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), also may be … [Read more...]

Vaccine for Urinary Tract Infections: MNBT? Reported April 28, 2010 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There's a vaccine for chicken pox, measles, mumps … Now, doctors are working to create the very first vaccine to prevent urinary tract infections. It's a problem that affects one in five women, and men can experience the pain as well. … [Read more...]

Antidepressants, pills cause low libido in women Reported April 23, 2010 Many young women are reporting that they have a low sexual desire, with a new research blaming antidepressants and birth control pills for the problem. Many young women have distress piled on top of the guilt about their lagging sex lives, according to a study by the … [Read more...]

Despite concerns, soy probably safe for thyroid Reported April 14, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite some concerns to the contrary, the soy-based dietary supplement genistein may not harm postmenopausal women's thyroid function, a new study finds. Genistein is a type of soy isoflavone, a plant chemical that is structurally similar to … [Read more...]

New Gene Associated With Increased Risk of Alzheimer's DiseaseReported April 14, 2010 TORONTO, April 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Researchers have identified a gene that appears to increase a person's risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of Alzheimer's disease. The research is presented as part of the late-breaking science … [Read more...]

Early H1N1 treatment saved moms-to-beReported April 21, 2010 ATLANTA, April 21 (UPI) -- Pregnant women were more at risk of H1N1 flu but if they sought swift treatment they had less risk of hospitalization and death, U.S. researchers found. Alicia M. Siston of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and colleagues analyzed data on influenza cases … [Read more...]

Mouth breathing dangerous for health: Study Reported April 07, 2010 Chicago: Contrary to popular belief that mouth breathing does not have any adverse effects, a new study has found that it can lead to major health problems if left untreated for long, especially in children. A research by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) in US showed that over time, children … [Read more...]

CDC increases HIV testing programReported April 02, 2010 ATLANTA, April 2 (UPI) -- More than $31 million has been added to a U.S. program to aid people, especially those at risk, to be tested for HIV, federal health officials said. Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta said with the additional funds the program should total … [Read more...]

Good News for Those with Thinning Hair Reported April 20, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research identifies a small cellular channel that regulates skin and hair growth and could be targeted with small-molecule drugs. These drugs would have the potential to treat a variety of skin conditions, thinning hair or unwanted hair growth. The key … [Read more...]

Supplements Reduce Breast Cancer Risk? Reported April 22, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamins and calcium supplements taken over time may reduce the risk of breast cancer. "It is not an immediate effect," Jaime Matta, Ph.D., professor at the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico, was quoted as saying. "You don't take a vitamin today and your … [Read more...]

No Health Insurance? This May Hurt Reported April 16, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- That pounding pain in your head may only get worse if you don’t have health insurance. A new study shows people with no health insurance are less likely than the privately insured to get proper care for migraines. Nearly 12 percent of all Americans are plagued by … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Clues: Better Biopsies Reported April 16, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers say they have found clues to molecular markers on breast tumors that may predict which cancers will metastasize to the lymph node system. Predicting breast cancer spread from a sentinel lymph node removed during surgery can be a hit or miss affair, … [Read more...]

Carbs Double Heart Disease Risk in Women Reported April 15, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women, beware: A high-carb diet may double your risk of heart disease. New research illuminates the health risk that foods with a high glycemic index pose to the body -- particularly in women. Carbohydrates with a high glycemic index raise blood sugar levels … [Read more...]

Zapping Away Uterine Fibroids Reported March 18, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new minimally invasive radiology treatment shows promise in destroying uterine fibroids and relieving symptoms, eliminating the need for a hysterectomy. Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) uses high-intensity ultrasound waves to destroy fibroid … [Read more...]

Effective, Non-Invasive Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Reported March 19, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vertebroplasty, a minimally invasive treatment, offers new hope for those suffering the ravages of osteoporosis, the most common type of bone disease.   Osteoporosis affects 10 million Americans and is responsible for 700,000 vertebral … [Read more...]

Dangerous Deliveries: Keeping Mom and Baby Together Reported March 15, 2010 PHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. The most seriously affected babies often spend their crucial first hours or days separated from their mothers. New delivery units are designed to keep these high-risk babies and … [Read more...]