Women Health

British Charity Helping Women Seek Illegal Late-Term Abortions in Spain The British Pregnancy Advisory Service -- a charity that receives funding from the UK's National Health Service and provides about 25% of all abortions in Britain each year -- might face an investigation for helping women obtain "illegal" late-term abortions by referring … [Read more...]

Strong Thigh Muscles Protect Women From Knee Osteoarthritis Reported August 31, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with the strongest quadriceps appear to be protected against the development of knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms, according to a new study. While thigh muscle strength does not predict the presence of knee OA uncovered in x-rays, it does … [Read more...]

The Stent Debate Reported January 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests doctors may be implanting too many artery-opening stents. A new study says patient outcomes could improve if they used a method called fractional flow reserve (FFR) or measurements of blood flow in the vessels of the heart. The study evaluates the benefits of FFR and looks at whether … [Read more...]

Gel Doesn't Protect Women from HIV Reported January 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Carraguard microbicidal gel does not protect women from HIV infection, new information reveals. About 33.2 million people around the world are living with HIV. Women and girls are most often the victims, accounting for 61 percent of infections. In addition in people ages 15 to 24 years, … [Read more...]

Good night's sleep eluding many women November 02, 2007 Nearly a third of women have problems sleeping, placing many at risk of poor health, new research suggests. A study by Legal & General found that many British women struggle with tiredness every day and lack of sleep has become one of the most complained about health problems. The … [Read more...]

The odd tipple boosts female brain Reported January 04, 2009 The occasional tipple can delay the onset of dementia in women, a new study has found. The University of Glasgow research suggests low to moderate alcohol intake improves the performance of the female brain while protecting against cognitive decline. Almost 6,000 people aged 70 to … [Read more...]

Unhealthy Habits Alter Thinking, Memory Skills Reported September 03, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you're having trouble remembering where you left your keys or recalling a word, mull over the number of times and how many years you've continued unhealthy behaviors. Previous research has linked declining thinking and memory skills with … [Read more...]

Drinking, Weight, Depression Linked in Young Women: StudyReported September 17, 2009 THURSDAY, Sept. 17 (HealthDay News) -- In women under age 30, drinking to excess, overeating and depression may all be tied together, according to new research. A study in the September/October issue of General Hospital Psychiatry found that women with alcohol abuse issues at age 24 had … [Read more...]

Women are From Venus, Men get Sicker! Reported May 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sometimes it feels like men and women are from different species. But results from a new study are providing some strong evidence that there really is a biological basis for the difference in infection and survival rates between men and women. According to an analysis of records from 28 … [Read more...]

Low Cholesterol May Mean Poorer Mental Powers Mon Feb 14, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - We hear plenty about the dangers of high cholesterol levels, but low levels apparently confer their own risks. Naturally low cholesterol levels are associated with poorer performance on a variety of cognitive measures, according to … [Read more...]

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...]

HPV Vaccine for Older Women, tooReported June 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The HPV vaccine isn’t just for teens. New research shows women ages 24 to 45 not already infected with the common sexually transmitted disease can receive protection against the virus following vaccination. Adolescent girls and young women have been the targets for HPV vaccination efforts. … [Read more...]

Skilled midwives can cut maternal deathsReported May 26, 2009 Ahmedabad: Maternal health has rarely got the attention of the government, but, fortunately since 1990, government has come up with different programmes such as Child Survival and Safe Motherhood programme (additional budget $300 million) in 1992; and Reproductive and Child Health-I (additional budget $250 … [Read more...]

Kinesiology Leads Attack on Obesity and Diabetes June 15, 2007 The University of Calgary's Faculty of Kinesiology announced on June 7 a major new initiative in the war against obesity and diabetes. We've all heard that exercise is good for you, but very few people think of it as the 'magic bullet' for better health. Researchers from the Faculty … [Read more...]

Most women would skip menstruation Wednesday, December 8, 2004 GAINESVILLE, Fla., Dec 07, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Nearly two-thirds of women would like to skip some of their monthly periods and a third would stop them altogether if it was safe, U.S. researchers have found. An extended-course oral contraceptive, which … [Read more...]

A boost for women's low libido?Reported February 11, 2008 Thanks to Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, men with erectile dysfunction can get on board the Food and Drug Administration-approved love train. But women who experience a different sexual problem -- sagging libido -- have been left at the station. That may be changing. BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc. is testing the safety … [Read more...]

Risk of metabolic syndrome rises near menopauseReported July 31, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - As women begin to enter menopause, their risk of developing a collection of heart disease risk factors appears to climb, a study has found. Researchers found that among 949 U.S. women followed for nearly a decade, the risk of developing metabolic syndrome increased during … [Read more...]

Women have more bacteria on their handsReported November 22, 2008 WASHINGTON — Wash your hands, folks, especially you ladies. A new study found that women have a greater variety of bacteria on their hands than men do. And everybody has more types of bacteria than the researchers expected to find. "One thing that really is astonishing is the variability between individuals, … [Read more...]

Massage Beneficial to Cancer Patients Reported September 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For many, a massage is a way to relax and feel better. New research finds this is especially true for those in the advanced stages of cancer. Pain and depressed mood are common problems for patients with advanced cancer. Drug therapies can help, but they often have side effects that can … [Read more...]

Hope for Metastatic Breast Cancer Reported November 28, 2005     (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new, investigational drug shows encouraging results in treating women with metastatic breast cancer. According to a study published in Core Evidence, lapatinib shows a response in a group of women with metastatic breast cancer, a disease doctors say offers a major clinical challenge. … [Read more...]

Mom's Depression Linked With Child's Behavior Reported January 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children of depressed mothers have increased problems with conduct and more antisocial behavior, according to a new study. Researchers in the United Kingdom examined 1,116 sets of twins and their mothers to see if there was a … [Read more...]

MRI Accurately Depicts EndometriosisReported July 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Radiologists may correctly diagnose deep endometriosis, a disease affecting about 5 million American women, and its severity through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) prior to surgery, aiding doctors in distinguishing the most appropriate procedure. Endometriosis is a painful disease which … [Read more...]

Melatonin Improves Sleep in AsthmaticsReported November 3, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treatment with the hormone melatonin significantly improves sleep quality in female asthma sufferers, according to a new study. Researchers in Brazil studied 22 female patients between ages 18 and 60 with mild to moderate asthma. Melatonin was given to 12 of the women, while 11 … [Read more...]

Obesity: All in Your Head? Reported December 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- During the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity among Americans. New research suggests genes that predispose a person to being obese are largely tied to the brain. An international research team, co-lead by the University of Michigan found six new genes that may help explain … [Read more...]