Women Health

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...]

Breast conserving therapy lauded in studyMonday, November 22, 2004 NEW YORK, Nov 22, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX)--Women with hereditary breast cancer in breast conserving therapy appear to have no increased risk for recurrence in the treated breast, researchers said Monday. Breast conserving therapy -- … [Read more...]

Sweating Out Asthma Reported September 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who suffer from exercise-induced asthma (EIA) may benefit from strategies to increase their production of sweat and other bodily fluids. That’s the key finding from University of Michigan investigators who measured fluid secretion rates in 56 athletes suspected of having EIA. All the subjects … [Read more...]

Tumor Resistance to Breast Cancer Therapy Reported January 07, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers have found a clever way to override signals that tell breast cancer cells to thrive in the face of anticancer treatment. The investigational agent renewed the vulnerability of resistant breast cancer cells to treatment by fulvestrant. The researchers, from Georgetown … [Read more...]

Do you have a mental health problem? Reported January 16, 2009 Worried your winter blues might be something more sinister or having a manic day? Find out if you need help with our simple questionnaires We often use words like stressed or depressed to describe our mood, but when does a normal period of the blues or one too many drinks become a … [Read more...]

Shifts 'threaten women's health' Reported 18 January, 2008 Women who work shifts are more likely to retire early due to ill health than male counterparts, a study suggests. The health risks of shifts are already well-documented, but this Danish study points to a clear gender division. Some 8,000 men and women working both regular and irregular hours … [Read more...]

Babies sleep poorly when mothers are depressedReported May 05, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sleep disturbances are more likely in babies born to mothers with depression than in those of mothers without depression, according to a new report. Whether this places the infants at greater risk for childhood depression remains to be seen. The findings come from a … [Read more...]

Quebecers make health and nutrition connectionReported January 12, 2009 MONTREAL, Jan. 12 /CNW/ - Nowadays, Canadians are more than likely to make the connection between health and nutrition. Retailers tapping into this healthy foods market will no doubt be scoping out the latest products and hottest trends at Expo Québec, the largest trade show for Québec and … [Read more...]

Women gain more health benefits out of exerciseReported August 01, 2009 WASHINGTON - A long-term study of over 8,700 middle-aged men and women has shown that women experience greater health benefits than men as a result of exercise. The analysis of this large Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study was carried out by Keri Monda and colleagues at North Carolina … [Read more...]

Women Lose Weight 10 Years before Dementia Diagnosis Reported August 21, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Weight loss as women get older may be a sign of dementia. A new study from the Mayo Clinic shows women who have dementia start losing weight at least 10 years before they are diagnosed with the disease. Researchers compared data from the records of 481 dementia patients to … [Read more...]

You and Your Sleepy Genes Reported October 18, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Feeling tired? Well, according to new research, that sleepiness is all in your genes. Researchers from the University of Kentucky in Lexington studied mice with different genetic make-ups that had previously been shown to have different responses to sleep deprivation. In the current study, mice were … [Read more...]

FDA Drug and Device Approvals July 1, 2004 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved leeches as a device for skin grafts and reattachment surgery, an oral HIV-2 antibody test with results in 20 minutes, generic dimenhydrinate injection for motion sickness, and a new device for the treatment of heart … [Read more...]

Australian woman told sex would cure lung ailment   Reported July 07, 2009 SYDNEY (AFP) — An Australian woman who claims she developed mould on her lungs as a result of working in a damp basement was told to have sex to cure her health problems, her lawyer claimed Tuesday. Regina Senger is suing her employer and the owner of the building where she … [Read more...]

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...]