Women Health

Health problems, personality raise Alzheimer's risk, studies show Reported July 30, 2008 Developing Alzheimer's disease may be more likely for people whose medical condition puts them at risk for heart disease, and in those with a tendency to brush off conflict, studies show. Researchers are scouring medical databases and decades-long observational studies to pinpoint … [Read more...]

Zinc plays a key role in better agingReported November 19, 2007 The path to healthy aging has plenty of signposts -- eat more fruits and vegetables for their antioxidants, get enough calcium for strong bones, have a few fish meals a week to protect the heart. Two studies published this year addressed the role of zinc in maintaining health in older people. One, a yearlong … [Read more...]

Women Going off Menopause HormonesReported September 18, 2007 SAN ANTONIO – The news that a big drop in breast cancer cases might be due to millions of women going off menopause hormones may lead even more of them to dump the pills. But doctors concern that women with strict menopausal symptoms will overreact to the risks and refuse themselves the benefits of hormones. … [Read more...]

More Folate Reduces Blood Pressure in Women Reported January 19, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows women who consume more folate are less likely to develop high blood pressure. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston analyzed data from two large studies, which … [Read more...]

Hispanic Women Benefit From High Blood Pressure Medication Strategy July 16, 2007 Hispanic women with hypertension and coronary artery disease respond better to drug regimens aimed at controlling high blood pressure than non-Hispanic white women, University of Florida researchers report. A UF study … [Read more...]

Natural Defense Against Colon Cancer Reported January 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New evidence shows maslinic acid, a compound found in olive oil, can provide a natural defense against cancerous cells. Researchers at the University of Granada and University of Barcelona have demonstrated maslinic acid, a triterpenoid compound that regulates cell growth, can be used to … [Read more...]

New Insight into Postnatal DepressionReported January 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Roughly 13 percent of women suffer from postnatal depression in the year after they give birth, but new information shows women can be effectively identified and treated. Postnatal depression frequently goes undetected and untreated, often because the symptoms are not recognized or because … [Read more...]

Oh Baby! Interventional Radiology Makes Childbirth SaferReported March 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- C-sections and 'invasive' placenta conditions can result in excessive bleeding and be life threatening for mothers. At a recent Interventional Radiology Conference doctors released the findings of two new studies about procedures that are making childbirth safer. The first … [Read more...]

People with Sleep Problems Burn More Calories Reported December 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who suffer from sleep-related breathing disorders may burn more calories at rest as their condition becomes more severe. Snoring, sleep apnea and other conditions involve obstruction of the airways during sleep. Obesity is a major risk factor for developing sleep-disordered … [Read more...]

Russian women smokers have doubled Reported January 29, 2008 British researchers said advertising helped boost the number of women smokers in Russia -- from 7 percent in 1992 to almost 15 percent by 2003. Dr. Anna Gilmore of the School for Health at the University of Bath and colleagues at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and … [Read more...]

Sad Moms Equal Sleepless BabiesReported May 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Women who suffer from depression before their babies are born are more likely to have infants who keep them up at night. A new study finds these infants have a harder time settling down to sleep, sleep for shorter periods of time, and take shorter daytime naps than infants whose mothers did not … [Read more...]

BMA Response To Conservative Party Health Plans, UK22 June 2007 The BMA is pleased that its call to value NHS staff and engage with health professionals and patients has figured highly in the Conservative party health proposals. Commenting on the Conservative pledge for an 'independent NHS', Dr Jonathan Fielden, Chairman of the BMA's … [Read more...]

Moderate female drinkers less likely to have Alzheimer's later on 21 Jan 2005 Older women who drink a moderate amount of alcohol each day may be helping to keep their minds sharp, according to researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and … [Read more...]

Ultrasound Reduces Biopsies for Women Reported December 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Targeted breast ultrasound of suspicious areas of the breast, including lumps, is a safe, reliable and cost-effective alternative to invasive biopsies for women under age 40, according to researchers. "By performing high-quality breast ultrasound, we can reduce the … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Treats Urinary IncontinenceReported February 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It prevents diabetes, controls high blood pressure, corrects cholesterol levels and improves mood -- and new research shows weight loss can practically cure urinary incontinence in women. A recent study that involved 338 obese and overweight women with urinary continence shows those who … [Read more...]

CDC: Pot can be a food-borne illness factorReported September 03, 2009 ATLANTA, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Marijuana can be a potential contaminant and be a factor in food-borne illnesses, U.S. health officials warn. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report released Thursday says that in April 2009, the Los Angeles Police Department and … [Read more...]

HRT may shrink brain Reported January 12, 2009 Chicago - Hormone replacement therapy may cause brain shrinkage in women 65 and older, explaining why the drugs increase problems with memory and thinking in older women, US researchers said on Monday. Researchers had thought hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is known to increase the risk of strokes, might be causing … [Read more...]

H-Y Effect Increases Early Kidney Graft FailureReported July 30, 2009 HOUSTON, July 30 -- Women who receive kidneys from deceased male donors have an increased risk of graft failure during the first year but not after that, a review of a large transplant database showed. Female recipients of kidneys from deceased male donors had a statistically significant 12% higher … [Read more...]

Fighting dementia, smoking without the smokeReported January 11, 2009 Las Vegas — Technology meant to improve health and well-being featured at the Consumer Electronics Show hint at new approaches to old problems. For the smoker who can't kick the habit, the aging boomer worried about the onset of dementia, or someone just looking to relax, an array of gadgets promise to … [Read more...]

Optimistic women live longer, healthierReported August 11, 2009 WASHINGTON: Being an optimist really is good for your health, especially if you're a woman, says a new research. The research, reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, has found that women who think positive have a lower risk of developing heart disease or dying from any cause … [Read more...]

20 Percent Of Young Aussie Women Suffer Depression Reported December 18, 2008 One in five young Aussie women have been diagnosed with depression, according to a new study. The Women's Health Australia study has revealed that one in five women aged 28 to 33 are in poorer mental health than their mothers or grandmothers and have been taking … [Read more...]

Lesbian women less healthy - study Reported November 08, 2007 LESBIANS and bisexual women are less healthy than their heterosexual counterparts, according to a new study. The study, by the Western Australia Centre for Health Promotion Research, looked at identity, community connectedness, legal and illegal drug use, diet and … [Read more...]

Heart Attack Diagnosis Less Likely in Women NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Even with new, more objective criteria, women are still less likely than men to have their heart condition accurately diagnosed as a heart attack, researchers report. By under-reporting the labeling of heart attack in women "we may be … [Read more...]

Breast Tumors Grow Faster in Younger Women Reported May 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The growth rate for breast cancer tumors varies considerably, but a new approach to estimate the growth speed based on screening shows that they grow faster in younger women. Harald Weedon-Fekj of the Department of Etiological Research Cancer Registry of Norway reports this model of … [Read more...]

FDA Bans Toothpaste From China : Agency warns consumers that the products contain a dangerous chemical used in antifreeze and as a solvent1 June 2007 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials warned consumers Friday not to use toothpaste made in China because it may be contaminated with a poisonous chemical used in antifreeze and as a solvent. … [Read more...]

Diets by Gender Reported July 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new study from Australia shows gender plays a major role in determining which foods help us live longer and give us a better chance of having children. Researchers are doing long-term studies on Australian black field crickets. They discovered the lifespan of both males and females is maximized on … [Read more...]

Obesity in Women Linked with Brain Tissue Loss NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -- A Women who are consistently overweight or obese during adulthood may be at increased risk for a decrease in the volume of certain areas of their brain -- according to a study from Sweden Obesity is related to poor blood flow, high blood … [Read more...]

Early Treatment for PCOSReported January 25, 2008 SROCHESTER, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Polycystic ovary syndrome is a leading cause of infertility for women. The hormonal disorder affects up to 10 million women in the United States. Now, researchers want to identify and treat the disease in adolescence to save girls from a lifetime of complications. Nutrition lessons … [Read more...]

Women believe menopausal symptoms require treatment with 64% experiencing severe problems11 Mar 2005 3rd European Menopause Survey also highlights loss of confidence in HRT and resultant suffering - More than four out of five women (84%) believe that menopausal symptoms require treatment and should not simply be accepted, according to a … [Read more...]

Vending machines to give teenagers condoms Reported February 08, 2008 Free condoms and pregnancy testing kits are to be dispensed from interactive vending machines in chemists as part of a contraception drive.The dispensers could also give out kits to test for diseases such as chlamydia and … [Read more...]