Women Health

Pregnancy Alert: Hip Implants Reported March 15, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Moms with metal hip implants pass metal ions on to their infants while pregnant. Although the effects of this transmission aren't yet known, medical device companies are already working on technologies to reduce the release of ions from implants. Data from a new study … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Surgery Without A Scar Reported March 09, 2010 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The stats may make you put down that next bag of chips or candy bar. The number of obese people just surpassed the number of overweight people in this country. Now, 72 million adults are considered obese. Fighting this epidemic is on the forefront in … [Read more...]

Woman suing over breast augmentation Reported March 03, 2010 NEW YORK, March 3 (UPI) -- A New York mother-of-two alleges in a lawsuit she was essentially left with four breasts because of a botched breast augmentation procedure. The New York Daily News said Wednesday Maria Alaimo, 47, is seeking $5 million in damages from Dr. Keith Berman for … [Read more...]

Study Finds Racial Differences When It Comes to Getting Enough SleepReported March 08, 2010 PLANO, TEXAS - In the dark of night Asians, African Americans, Hispanics and Whites all have something in common: We can't sleep, but for different reasons. According to the National Sleep Foundations Sleep in America poll, Asians report getting the best sleep and use sleep … [Read more...]

C-Sections on the Rise: New Insight Reported March 11, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- "Once a C-section, always a C-section" seems to be taking hold as a mantra at medical facilities across the United States. Fear over complications associated with attempting vaginal birth after a cesarean section has lead to an increase in repeat C-sections since … [Read more...]

Support Groups Improve Birth Outcomes Reported March 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Community support groups may be able to reduce neonatal deaths and lower rates of maternal depression, but only if the population coverage is wide enough and the programs are appropriately designed. In trials in Nepal, participatory women's groups reduced … [Read more...]

Moderate drinking may curb pounds on women Reported March 09, 2010 LOS ANGELES - Women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol don’t gain as much weight in midlife as those who abstain, according to a study released Monday. However, the authors as well as alcohol abuse experts were quick to say that drinking should not be heralded as a new diet nor a path to better … [Read more...]

Melanoma risk higher in Parkinson's patients Reported March 08, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with Parkinson's disease face an increased risk of the most deadly type of skin cancer, new research confirms. Exams of more than 2,000 people with Parkinson's disease found that about 1 percent currently had melanoma, Dr. John M. … [Read more...]

ASA: High Fat Intake Ups Stroke Risk in Older WomenReported March 02, 2010 SAN ANTONIO -- Postmenopausal women who eat the most fat have an elevated risk of ischemic stroke, researchers found. Those who ate the most total fat -- a median of 95 grams/day -- were 44% more likely to have an ischemic stroke than those who ate the least -- a median of 25 grams/day (HR … [Read more...]

Blood-Chilling Device Could Save Stroke Victims From Brain DamageReported February 26, 2010 SAN ANTONIO — Cool runnings, indeed. A tiny device placed inside a central vein can safely refrigerate blood as it flows through stroke patients, lowering their temperature and raising the possibility that they might gain brain protection from hypothermia without having to … [Read more...]

Vaccinations may have spared Ont. new round of H1N1Reported February 10, 2010 Medical officials in Ontario say the province has likely avoided the 'third wave' of the HINI virus. Public health officials said Tuesday the immunization program, combined with the number of people who have been exposed to the virus, has boosted the level of immunity in the community … [Read more...]

High ambition can lower Alzheimer's risk Reported March 02, 2010 A new study has shown that individuals who have greater purpose in their lives are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or its precursor, mild cognitive impairment. "Purpose in life, the psychological tendency to derive meaning from life’s experiences and to possess a sense of intentionality and … [Read more...]

Low Levels Of Natural Antibody Linked To Stroke Risk   Reported February 12, 2010 New research from Sweden reveals that a person's chance of having a stroke is linked to low levels of a natural antibody in the immune system: the researchers hope to develop a vaccine that stimulates the immune system to boost … [Read more...]

Migraines Common in Women With MS Reported February 19, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although women with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience migraines more frequently that those without, women who experience migraines are not necessarily at risk to develop MS. "While having a history of migraine diagnosis was linked to MS, women with migraine need to know that … [Read more...]

Combined Mammography Cost-Effective for Some Women Reported February 23, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows that although annual breast screening using both mammography and MRI is a more time consuming and expensive process, the procedure is most likely a cost-effective way to improve life expectancy for women at high risk of breast cancer. "For … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Preventative: Bitter Melon Reported February 24, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The common dietary supplement bitter melon may be a powerful weapon in the fight against breast cancer. In vitro research now shows extract of bitter melon -- commonly used in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes -- may eventually serve as a chemopreventive against … [Read more...]

Nearly 25% Women in UK don't Have Sex After 35 Years   Reported February 16, 2010 A recent research conducted by Sky Real Lives, has revealed that more than one in four British women aged over 35 years never have sex. More than 28% of the women said that they never made love, with the figure being highest in Scotland. Around 32% of the … [Read more...]

Could chocolate lower the risk of stroke?Reported February 12, 2010 Need more reason to eat chocolate this Valentine's Day weekend? Here's one: Canadian researchers have found that eating a little bit of chocolate each week may lower the risk of having a stroke. What's more, it may also decrease the odds of dying from one. Researchers form McMaster University in … [Read more...]

Tamoxifen Use Down Reported February 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows tamoxifen use is down among women who need it most, and researchers can't pinpoint exactly why. The drug tamoxifen is prescribed for reducing the risk of breast cancer in women who are at high risk. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute looked at data from National … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Drug Thwarted by Protein Reported February 11, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Overexpression of certain forms of the protein cyclin E renders the drug letrozole ineffective among women with estrogen-receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers. Cyclin E is one of the proteins that regulates the cell cycle, influencing how rapidly a cell divides. In … [Read more...]

Mothers: Drink Milk to Prevent MS Reported February 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows drinking milk during pregnancy could boost protection against the debilitating condition multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life. The study included nearly 36,000 nurses whose mothers participated in surveys in 2001 noting their diets during pregnancy. Of those … [Read more...]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day Tuesday, 02 February 2010 Wednesday, February 3, is the 24th annual observation of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. On that date and in the coming weeks, coaches, educators, recreation directors, parents, and girls across the country will celebrate with special events. Participants will be able to learn new skills and … [Read more...]

Is It Possible Tone Arms With Minimal Exercise? Tuesday, 02 February 2010 By Katherine Crawford M.S. It is possible to tone up arms with almost no effort whatsoever. The secret is called effortless fat loss. This type of fat loss always you to eat as much as you want. The trick for entering the effortless fat loss mode is to modify your style of eating. Once your … [Read more...]

Becoming Physically Fit for the Year Written by Tim Moore Tuesday, 02 February 2010 17:13 Madisonville, KY – We are one month into the new year. So, how is the new year's resolution coming? Have you been able to “Turn over a new leaf, change your lifestyle, or get rid of that bad habit?” Each new year brings a flood of resolutions. Most of us think of the new year as … [Read more...]

Digital Mammograms Deliver Less Radiation Reported January 25, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the largest mammography trials in history shows that the radiation dose associated with digital mammography is significantly lower than conventional film mammography. Researchers found that digital mammography delivered 22 percent less radiation than conventional … [Read more...]

Preventing Unnecessary Appendectomies Reported January 26, 2010 OAK BROOK, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preoperative computed tomography (CT) may help reduce unnecessary surgeries in women of reproductive age with suspected acute appendicitis. "We found that rising utilization of preoperative CT over the past decade, along with advances in CT technology, … [Read more...]

Genes May Affect Breast Cancer Treatment Success Reported January 26, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A genetic signature may help predict which breast cancer patients are resistant to chemotherapy drugs, something that may guide treatment choices. The genes were discovered by a group at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who examined breast tumor specimens from 85 … [Read more...]

Sitting for long hours is deadly: Study says Reported January 23, 2010 Sitting in front of a computer for long hours places the individual at an increased risk of developing several health problems and even death, a new study finds. According to the study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, sitting for long periods is associated with certain … [Read more...]

Promising Treatment for IBD Reported January 20, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bacteria that produce compounds to reduce inflammation and strengthen host defenses could be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Such probiotic microbes could be the most successful treatment for IBD to date. IBD is inflammation of the gastro-intestinal tract that causes … [Read more...]

Rebuilding After Breast Cancer Reported January 15, 2010 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The scars from a mastectomy are not only physical: They take an emotional toll on women. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says 70 percent of breast cancer patients who are eligible for reconstruction aren't informed of their options. Now, donated human tissue is … [Read more...]