Women Health

‘Molecular condom' may protect women from HIV Reported August 13, 2009 Women who are fed up with their partners not wearing condoms during sex may soon have a new tool to protect themselves against HIV infection. Scientists at the University of Utah have created a gel that women can apply internally that works as a “molecular condom” to block the virus from entering the … [Read more...]

WHO: Tanning Beds are Cancer Risks   Reported August 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers at the World Health Organization say using a tanning device before age 30 increases skin melanoma risk by 75 percent. "Sunbeds use ultraviolet radiation in higher intensity than sunlight," Vincent Cogliano, who co-authored the report in the August issue … [Read more...]

Women Refusing Life-Saving MRIsReported January 01, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Too many women at high risk of breast cancer are refusing MRIs, new research reveals. Doctors recommend women at high risk of breast cancer start screening younger because they often develop it at an earlier age compared to the average women. However, younger women -- those below 50 -- tend to … [Read more...]

Women's issues proposed in 2007 senatorial debates5-3-07 MANILA, Philippines -- Women members of Partido ng Manggagawa (Party of Workers) have asked candidates to debate on women's issues, particularly social justice to cover wage increases, labor contractualization, and health … [Read more...]

A Promising Treatment for Female ConditionReported November 15, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)-- A treatment known as focused ultrasound appears to effectively help women who suffer from a vaginal condition. The treatment cured or improved the symptoms of vulvar dystrophy in nearly 95 percent of the women in a new study.Investigators in China treated 76 women with focused … [Read more...]

Flaws in Acclaimed Sexual Health PlanJuly 12, 2007 BUENOS AIRES - Three years after it got under way, Argentina's sexual and reproductive health programme has spread from 124,000 beneficiaries to 2.3 million. But monitoring by non-governmental organisations has brought to light some problems in its implementation. The National … [Read more...]

Heart clue to why women live longer Tuesday January 11, 2005 Sam Jones The Guardian -- A group of scientists may finally have solved the mystery of why wives outlive their husbands after discovering that women's hearts age better than men's. Researchers found that while a man's heart can lose up to a quarter of its … [Read more...]

Women prefer talking to sex Reported January 29, 2008 MEN need not worry about their talents in the bedroom - it's the art of stimulating conversation they need to master, according to a new survey. It found women rated great conversation above great sex. Seven out of 10 women said they preferred a little more conversation, a little … [Read more...]

In Vitro Fertilization and Birth Defects Reported December 5, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows babies conceived through in vitro fertilization have a slightly higher risk of major birth defects. The study, headed by Brad Van Voorhis, M.D., the F.K. "Ted" Chapler Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology in the UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of … [Read more...]

Is health care finally coming?Reported February 27, 2009 Last Thursday night, the Greater Bennington Area Interfaith Council and the Vermont Workers Center sponsored a community forum on health care. It was billed as "an opportunity for Bennington residents to share about how the health care system has faltered or failed in its care of Vermont citizens." People told … [Read more...]

Cervix Size Affects Cesarean Birth OddsReported March 28, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cesarean deliveries in the United States are increasing at an alarming rate. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, they’ve doubled within the last decade. Now, a new study says the size of a woman’s cervix halfway through her pregnancy may play a role in … [Read more...]

Computers Predict ALS Reported August 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A technique rarely used to analyze animal behavior may be the next step in fighting the most common motor neuron disease. Psychologists are using their original data-mining software to detect signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal disease that attacks the nervous system, … [Read more...]

Diet Soda and Salt: Destroying your Kidneys? Reported November 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sprinkling extra salt and sipping diet soda may seem harmless, but new research links increased sodium and artificially sweetened soda to kidney disease. Researchers studied more than 3,000 women and found those who drink at least two diet sodas daily double their rate of kidney … [Read more...]

Dots for WrinklesReported April 28, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We all want to look younger. Laser therapy has been the gold standard for erasing wrinkles, but it always meant crusty, peeling skin and weeks of recovery. Now, there’s a gentler solution, and it works by connecting the dots.   Sandy Rowland is on a mission -- a mission to rid her face of … [Read more...]

New relief for monthly pain Reported January 15, 2008 A "predictable nuisance" is how most women might describe their monthly periods, but for nearly 10 million American women who suffer from menorrhagia, or heavy menstrual bleeding, a period can cause extreme discomfort and wreak havoc on personal and professional lives. In the past few years, a procedure … [Read more...]

Genetic Screening for Diabetes? Reported November 24, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using genetics to predict type 2 diabetes may not be as big of a breakthrough as researchers hoped -- at least not yet. Although recent research has identified 18 gene variants that increase an individual’s risk for type 2 diabetes, a recently published New England Journal of … [Read more...]

Substantial bone loss seen with Depo-Provera use Dec 23, 04 The results of a new study confirm that using the contraceptive Depo-Provera is associated with bone loss.Depo-Provera, also known as DMPA, is a long-lasting contraceptive hormone that is injected every three months.Dr. M. Kathleen Clark and colleagues at … [Read more...]

Women Short Changed on Heart Care Reported November 14, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women are receiving the short end of the stick when it comes to heart treatment, report investigators who looked at outcomes of more than 4,800 women and 7,700 men with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The problem? Researches say women aren’t as likely as men to be sent for diagnostic … [Read more...]

High Blood Sugar Increases Birth Risks Reported May 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even if a pregnant woman doesn’t have diabetes, higher than normal blood sugar levels put her and her babies at risk for birth problems similar to those of diabetic mothers and their babies. Elevated blood sugar levels make a caesarean delivery and an abnormally high body weight for the baby … [Read more...]

Report: Thousands of Indian women die needlessly in maternal deathsReported October 07, 2009 NEW DELHI — Tens of thousands of Indian women die needlessly every year during pregnancy or because of childbirth-related problems, a human rights group said Wednesday, blaming a medical system hobbled by poor planning, caste discrimination, a lack of accountability and limited … [Read more...]

Infection Dangerous After Heart Transplant Reported October 12, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who develop a central nervous system infection after having a heart transplant are at serious risk for death. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minn., collected data from 315 consecutive heart transplant recipients from 1988 through 2006. They … [Read more...]

Women's health after childbirth July 16, 2007 Longitudinal multi centre survey with a similar design in France and Italy. Women were interviewed three times: at birth and twice after childbirth. At 12 months after childbirth, the survey was postal in both countries. Women who had been delivered of their first or second baby in three … [Read more...]

Health-conscious Japanese women are running in style Reported May 12, 2008 TOKYO: 'The quickest way to beauty is to sweat." So goes the battle cry in a recent issue of Anan, Tokyo's most influential women's magazine. A year ago this same publication had boldly endorsed sex as the surefire way of attaining and … [Read more...]

Kill Fat Cells, Reverse Diabetes? Reported October 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fighting diabetes could start in our fat cells. Researchers found killing off certain immune cells in fat and muscle can rapidly reverse insulin resistance. Numerous studies have shown the dangerous cycle of obesity leading to insulin resistance, which can cause type 2 diabetes. Now, … [Read more...]

South Korean Women Fight Stigma Against Single Mothers Reported October 09, 2009 A small group of South Korean women is working to establish the country's first association to defend the rights of unmarried pregnant women to give birth and raise their own children, the New York Times reports. The group has garnered support from Korean-born adoptees … [Read more...]

Exercise that's a breath of fresh airReported November 25, 2007 What's the fitness/mental health secret that won't cost you a cent and doesn't require any fancy equipment or awkward poses? Breathing. OK, we know you already do that. But we're talking about meditative breathing, which involves thinking about and focusing on your breath. It's harder than you think, but the … [Read more...]

Sexual woes don't upset women Reported December 04, 2008 Los Angeles, Dec 04: The majority of women who experience low libido, poor arousal or face difficulties in orgasming, don't seem upset by these problems. These findings are based on one of the largest ever studies of its kind, which probed 32,000 women aged between 18 and 100 plus years across the US, regarding … [Read more...]

Stem cells used to rebuild breastsReported November 16, 2007 SAN ANTONIO -- For the first time, doctors have used stem cells from liposuctioned fat to fix breast defects in women who have had cancerous lumps removed. The approach is experimental but holds promise for millions left with cratered areas and breasts that look very different from each other after cancer … [Read more...]

Low-Income Women Skipping Vital Breast Cancer MedsReported May 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research shows low-income women are less likely to survive breast cancer. Now, Duke researchers are helping explain why. They find many of these women stop taking medicines aimed at blocking hormones associated with the disease. The investigators looked at data on women insured by … [Read more...]

Midlife Migraines Linked to Lesions Reported June 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Middle-aged women who experienced migraine headaches with aura (sensory disturbances affecting vision, balance or speech) had a higher prevalence of cerebellar brain lesions when they were older, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical … [Read more...]