Women Health

Breathing problem may lead to back pain in women   Reported September 01, 2009 Women who suffer from incontinence, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal problems are more likely to develop back pain, according to a new study. Australian pain researchers reviewed case histories of some 7500 young, mid-age and older women who were a part of … [Read more...]

Sexual Satisfaction Important for Women's Well-Being   Reported November 16, 2009 MONDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Sexual satisfaction is associated with better psychological well-being in women, underscoring the importance of sexual function to women's overall health, according to a study in the October issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine. … [Read more...]

Canada may move up H1N1 vaccine rolloutReported October 08, 2009 Federal health officials are considering shipping swine flu vaccine to the provinces earlier than scheduled, CBC News has learned. The plan is to issue an interim order on Oct. 19 to begin shipping up to five million doses of the H1N1 vaccine. The goal is to have the vaccine ready for distribution a week later … [Read more...]

Teens who smoke pot but not tobacco function well November 05, 2007 CTV.ca News Staff : Teens who smoke pot but not cigarettes appear to be more likely to get good grades, play sports and live with both parents than those who also use tobacco, finds a surprising new study from Switzerland. What's more, the study found that teens who smoke pot were more likely … [Read more...]

Social Support May Stave Off Depression in Women Thursday, February 10, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Feeling loved and supported by family and friends appears to protect women -- but not men -- from major depression, new research reports. In a study of more than 1,000 opposite … [Read more...]

Caffeine Protects Thinking And Memory In Older Women 07 August, 2007 New research by scientists in France and Portugal suggests that drinking caffeine may help protect thinking and memory skills in older women. The study is published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Study author Dr Karen Ritchie, of INSERM, the French … [Read more...]

Women are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of excessive drinking July 20, 2007 The scientists also found that women can become addicted to alcohol more quickly than men and suffer brain damage sooner from drinking. In the light of reports of increased problem drinking among British … [Read more...]

Hidden Dangers in Magic Bottles Reported November 11, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With age comes wrinkles -- and for most women, battling them is a natural response. Some think they’ve found their “magic in a bottle,” but research shows there may be no such thing. Tiffani Hamilton, M.D., from the Dermatology and Vein Institute in Alpharetta, Ga., advises … [Read more...]

HRT: New Risks Reported June 24, 2008 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Despite a link between breast cancer and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), 57 million prescriptions for HRT are filled each year in the United States. Current belief is that low-dose formulas for short periods of time are safe, but as Ivanhoe reports, the latest research shows even … [Read more...]

Child Marriage Puts Girls at Risk of HIV/AIDS and Early Pregnancy 10 Dec 2004 Child marriage -- which affects about 51 million girls in developing countries worldwide -- puts women at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS or developing health complications from becoming pregnant at an early age. Girls who are married at a young age and become pregnant before their … [Read more...]

Risk For Low Sexual Desire Increases In Women After Surgical Menopause June 12, 2007 A cross-sectional survey of European women shows that surgically menopausal women are at increased risk for low sexual desire. In the March 2006 issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, researchers have published the first-ever multi-cultural prevalence … [Read more...]

Women with suspected coronary artery disease and smaller social networks die at twice the rate of those who have a larger circle of social contacts, according to a new study. Thomas Rutledge, Ph.D., of VA San Diego Healthcare System and colleagues found that women who had more social contacts and saw them more often also had lower blood glucose and blood pressure levels, … [Read more...]

Kidney Disease Missed in Women Reported November 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women are at particular risk of missed diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD). To measure kidney function, primary care doctors typically order a blood test called creatinine, but Dr. Maya Rao, M.D., of Columbia University, was quoted as saying that this alone is not a particularly accurate … [Read more...]

CDC: Whooping Cough Cases MisdiagnosedReported August 24, 2007 ATLANTA (AP) -- A reported boom in U.S. whooping cough cases is now being questioned after health officials discovered a regularly used lab test misdiagnosed cases in suspected outbreaks in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Tennessee. The false test results led thousands of people to take antibiotics … [Read more...]

A Natural Approach to MenopauseReported December 26, 2007 Some consider menopause a woman's final right of passage. Others call it her last hurrah. Some women greet it with feelings of sadness and despair, while others heave a gigantic sigh of relief. Whatever the response, menopause, with all its accompanying symptoms, is an unavoidable and major event in every women's … [Read more...]

Women tea-drinkers have less plaque in arteriesReported February 16, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who drink tea may be protecting themselves from a build-up of artery-clogging plaque, so lowering their risk for heart disease and stroke, findings from a French study suggest. Dr. Mahmoud Zureik and colleagues found that older women who reported drinking at least … [Read more...]

Older mums likely to live longer Women who continue having children late in life may live longer than those who have their kids young, research finds. A team at Finland's University of Turku suggests women who raise a family late in life tend to die later. Writing in Proceedings of the Royal Society, the researchers admit they were surprised by the … [Read more...]

Obesity Hinders Effectiveness of Vaccines Reported November 29, 2005     (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals obese women may not be getting the most out of injections and other vaccines. Researchers from The Adelaide and Meath Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, discovered a majority of people -- especially women -- is not getting the proper dosage of injections, largely … [Read more...]

Optimistic Healing Reported June 16, 2009 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Studies show having a positive attitude could make you less likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes and pain from conditions like arthritis. But what if you've already gotten the devastating diagnosis? Can an upbeat outlook make a difference? Two women are incorporating a … [Read more...]

Pregnancy OK for EpilepticsReported April 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Epilepsy can adversely affect many aspects of a person’s life. But pregnancy doesn’t appear to be one of them. According to new guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology and American Epilepsy Society, the condition doesn’t raise the risk for common pregnancy-related problems, including preterm … [Read more...]

Procedure to Prevent MiscarriageReported January 26, 2009 CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One day they're in the middle of a healthy pregnancy. The next, they're forced to deal with the loss of their babies. Thousands of women suffer from incompetent cervixes, but don't realize it until it's too late. There's a solution that's making dreams come true. Maryann Gates treasures … [Read more...]

Breast-feeding Moms Less Likely to Restrict Food LaterMONDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDayNews) -- Mothers who breast-feed are less likely to restrict their child's food intake as the youngster grows up, new research finds. One possible explanation: Breast-feeding mothers may be better attuned to their child's nutritional needs. This may make them less likely … [Read more...]

Sell Your Health for Cash?Reported March 10, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There has been a boom in willing donors of sperm, eggs, plasma and even hair. They are shocking trends that are a sign of our financial times. "This is the first time I've done this," Jamie told Ivanhoe. "I have donated four times," Melissa recalled to Ivanhoe. They are two women who are … [Read more...]

Non-estrogen Option for MenopauseReported May 23, 2008 New research results show that a non-estrogen drug called Ophena significantly improves symptoms of vaginal dryness and painful intercourse in postmenopausal women, raising hopes of an alterative to estrogen replacement therapy. Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse, or dyspareunia, are two common … [Read more...]

Study: Breastfeeding Reduces Breast Cancer Risk Reported August 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – According to a new study, women with a family history of breast cancer were 59 percent less likely to develop breast cancer themselves if they breastfed their children.   "This is good news for women with a family history of breast cancer," Alison Stuebe, assistant professor of … [Read more...]

Switching Off HeadachesReported June 15, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Thirty-five million Americans suffer from migraines and chronic headaches. The pain can be so intense it immobilizes them, bringing their world to a standstill. Now, doctors are replacing medicine with a device that could shock the pain away. "The headaches were so debilitating that it was … [Read more...]

The “Write” Way To Lose Weight Reported July 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Is the pen mightier than the spoon? One new study indicates when it comes to losing weight it’s a very effective tool. According to the findings of one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials, keeping a food diary can double a person’s weight loss. “The more food records … [Read more...]

Healthy lifestyle can combat depression Reported September 24, 2007 Following a healthy lifestyle and eating a balanced diet can help to prevent the onset of depression, experts have said. Recent research by Cancer Research UK has revealed that nearly two thirds of people in the UK do not eat enough fruit and vegetables. According … [Read more...]

Time to flex your mussels Reported January 17, 2009 Cut costs in the kitchen by shelling out on a simple, tasty dish   These are tough times and, if you are running a household with hungry mouths to feed, one of the first areas where you can start cutting costs is on the weekly food shop. Unfortunately for organic box schemes, farmers' markets … [Read more...]