Women Health

Bias Uncovered in Medical Journals Reported November 25, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- To learn about new drugs, health care providers usually turn to reports in medical journals -- but new research that uncovers bias in those reports should encourage them to think twice about what they’re reading. Researchers at the University of California San Francisco have found medical … [Read more...]

Protests mark global women's day Women around the world have been taking to the streets to mark International Women's Day and raise awareness of the discrimination they still face. A series of marches through 50 nations kicked off in Brazil to highlight a new charter signed by women's groups. A woman at the centre of a recent gang-rape … [Read more...]

New study suggests West Nile may cause kidney problemsReported December 08, 2009 While fear over West Nile virus has largely subsided in Canada, a new study says some people previously infected could be at risk for long-term effects. The study, to be published Jan. 1 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases and is available online, says the virus can survive in a person's … [Read more...]

Can Celebrex Prevent Breast Cancer? December 13, 2004 SAN ANTONIO (Ivanhoe Newswire) --A new study shows six months of treatment with the arthritis drug Celebrex (celecoxib) may help reduce a woman’s chance of developing breast cancer.Researchers from the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston say Celebrex may regulate a … [Read more...]

Depression is Hard on the HeartReported December 26, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows depression can be more harmful than previously thought. A report in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, indicates depression, especially in people ages 25 to 50, can lead to an increased risk for coronary heart disease. … [Read more...]

Diabetics More Likely to Be Depressed During, After PregnancyReported February 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with any form of diabetes are significantly more likely to experience depression during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, according to a new study. Harvard researchers examined the association between diabetes and depression in the perinatal … [Read more...]

Disarming Cystic Fibrosis Infections Reported December 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New clues about the most common cause of persistent and fatal lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients may lead to preventive treatments. A team of scientists at the University of Liverpool recently uncovered unique genetic features of the Liverpool Epidemic Strain, the most common … [Read more...]

Staying Home When Sick Might Be Wise Reported June 05, 2009 WEDNESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- People who repeatedly go to work when they're sick increase their odds of having to take long-term sick leave, a new survey has found. Researchers questioned about 12,000 working-age people in Denmark, asking how many times in the preceding year had … [Read more...]

Exercise and pre-eclampsia: Are pregnant women at risk? Reported December 10, 2008 Today’s conventional wisdom is that healthy pregnant women can benefit from exercise. In fact, the new exercise guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that expectant mothers should try to exercise at a moderate intensity for at least … [Read more...]

Alcohol Breast Feeding Myth4/6/05 There's an old myth that women who have trouble breast feeding can boost their milk production with a little alcohol, but a new study suggests just the opposite.   The report in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology says 17 women were … [Read more...]

Free Samples Could Cost You Reported September 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The free samples you get from your doctor might be costing you more in the long run. Researchers who studied the use of free samples among uninsured patients found people were more likely to end up with a prescription for a costly brand name drug, instead of a less expensive generic version. The … [Read more...]

Gene Test for Chemo Reported November 21, 2007 BRONX, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new test is helping thousands of breast cancer patients avoid chemotherapy and its wrenching side effects, changing how doctors manage the disease. Eleanor Garrity has a newfound appreciation for life’s simple pleasures … like combing her hair. "I can't imagine … [Read more...]

Anxiety May Worsen Disability in Older Women Fri Jan 14 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Symptoms of anxiety may speed the progression of certain physical disabilities in older women, new research suggests. The study of 1,000 women with physical limitations such as trouble walking or performing … [Read more...]

How Often Should Women Get a Mammogram? Reported November 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Some researchers say a mammogram every two years achieves most of the benefits of annual screening, with less harm. This was the unanimous consensus of six independent research groups. Researchers from CISNET, the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling … [Read more...]

Low thyroid levels can cause miscarriage: study Reported December 12, 2008 New Delhi Women who suffer from repeated miscarriages should get their thyroid levels checked out, preferably as soon as they learn they are pregnant suggests a study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. According to the researchers, hypothyroidism — a … [Read more...]

Heart 'key' to women's longevity Women could be living longer than men because they have stronger hearts, a study says. A team from Liverpool John Moores University found men's hearts lose up to a quarter of their pumping power from 18 years old to 70. But there was little change in women's hearts from 20 to 70, the study of 250 people … [Read more...]

Experts offer advice to Americans trying to crunch those flabby abs Jan. 29, 2005 NEW YORK (AP) - Washboards. Six-packs. No matter what they're called, muscular, lean abdominals are an obsession for some Americans. And there is no shortage of methods to get them. Some fitness programs encourage countless crunches while others back special diets. … [Read more...]

Coffee is, may be, or isn't bad for your health Reported August 22, 2007 Many of today's nutrition recommendations are based on calorie needs, whether for weight control or for foods that fit in a healthy diet. Unfortunately, most of us apparently can't identify our calorie needs. In a 2006 survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, 88 percent of respondents could not accurately … [Read more...]

Adjusting electrodes may help Parkinson's patientsReported May 12, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patients with Parkinson's disease who have a poor response to brain stimulation therapy may improve if the electrodes are repositioned, even by just a few millimeters. A poor response can be caused by the misplacement of the electrodes by even just a few millimeters, … [Read more...]

Exercise for 30 minutes a day for real health benefitsReported March 18, 2009 Washington (IANS)L: For real health benefits, people should exercise for 30 minutes a day five times a week, a new study has found. Although pedometers (which measure how much we walk) are widely used as a physical activity monitoring tool, they are unable to measure activity intensity. … [Read more...]

Making an Anti-leukemia Drug Better Reported October 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent discovery suggests the best way to treat leukemia may be to rely on a combination of targeted drugs rather than a single miracle drug. An anti-leukemia drug called imatinib is currently the most popular therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), which accounts for 15 to 20 percent … [Read more...]

Menopause May Cause Learning TroublesReported May 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The transition to menopause affects more than just your body; it may actually temporarily cause learning troubles for some women, according to the largest study of its kind. Researchers studied 2,362 women between the ages of 42 and 52 who had at least one menstrual period in the prior three … [Read more...]

Department Of Health Offers Advice To Women Planning Pregnancy 23 June, 2007 New Mexico Department of Health encourages women to consider the health of their babies - before they are born. New Mexico has a higher rate of certain birth defects than the national average, the kind of birth defects that can be prevented by … [Read more...]

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Boost Breast Cancer Treatment December 13, 2004 SAN ANTONIO (Ivanhoe Newswire) --A new study shows a diet rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may enhance response to the drug tamoxifen in breast cancer patients.Tamoxifen resistance is the underlying cause of treatment failure in many patients with breast cancer. … [Read more...]

Ovarian Cancer Guidelines Good First Step Reported June 22, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New guidelines outlining early symptoms of ovarian cancer are a step in the right direction, write the authors of an editorial in a leading medical journal. Publishing in The Lancet, the researchers commend U.S. health organizations for issuing a statement aimed at helping both women … [Read more...]

Pregnant Women at Risk for Restless LegsReported February 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hormone changes in pregnant women put them at a higher risk of restless leg syndrome, a new study shows. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sleep-related movement disorder where individuals have an irresistible urge to move their legs … [Read more...]

Risk of Death After ACS Different for Men and Women Reported August 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women may have a slightly higher risk of death than men in the 30 days following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) such as heart attack or unstable angina, according to a new study. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in both men and … [Read more...]

Sex Hormones Linked to Breast Cancer Reported December 28, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are several different types of breast cancer. Researchers now focus studies on connecting different types of cancers with their different risk factors. A new study shows there is an association between the level of sex hormones and an … [Read more...]

Sleep for Insomniacs Reported September 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Getting a good night’s sleep could be a few weeks away for chronic insomnia sufferers -- and they’ll get it drug free! A new study suggests six weeks of sleep therapy can cause changes in the brains of chronic insomniacs, helping them achieve their quest for rest. In this recent study, researchers … [Read more...]

Attention dieters — flip open your cell phonesReported May 30, 2008 Wondering how much of a diet-buster that big bowl of noodles is? In the United States, some restaurants could give you a calorie count. In Japan, you might take a picture of it with your cell phone and ask an expert. Cell phones are ubiquitous in Japan, where concern is rising over expanding … [Read more...]