Women Health

What is HPV? Dr. Thorning: HPV stands for human papilloma virus, a virus that slowly infects. There are over 200 known strains. They are the same virus in other strains that cause external genital warts and other more rare skin infections. A few of them are highly -- as we've come to call it -- the cancer gene. If there are 200 strains, how common is it? Dr. Thorning: … [Read more...]

A new study finds that Norwegians, despite their beautiful natural surroundings, oil fortune and having the country ranked as the best place in the world to live, are the saddest people in the Nordic region. "We have everything and that is basically all we have. The meaning of life is to do difficult things," professor Thomas Hylland Eriksen told newspaper Dagsavisen. That is … [Read more...]

Double H1N1 vaccine, but still not enoughReported November 06, 2009 ATLANTA, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Federal health officials said Friday that there is twice as much H1N1 vaccine -- 38 million doses -- available as two weeks ago. "The majority of this is injectable doses," Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said at a briefing in Atlanta. "If all … [Read more...]

Exercise can extend survival even in 'oldest old' Reported September 14, 2009 CHICAGO — Even in the "oldest old," a little physical activity goes a long way, extending life by at least a few years for people in their mid- to late 80s, Israeli researchers found. The three-year survival rate was about three times higher for active 85-year-olds compared with those who were … [Read more...]

Swine flu: Death toll in Saudi Arabia rises to 11Reported August 13, 2009 Dubai: Two more swine flu deaths have been reported in Saudi Arabia, taking the death toll by the deadly disease to 11, health officials have said. The latest deaths were reported from Riyadh and Abha, Health Ministry spokesman Khaled Al-Mirghalani said, adding one of the deceased had heart problems … [Read more...]

New study suggests medical testing ups risks for radiation Reported September 21, 2009 LOS ANGELES - As many as two-thirds of adults underwent a medical test in the last few years that exposed them to radiation and, in some cases, a potentially higher risk of cancer, a study in five areas of the U.S. suggests. It is the latest big attempt to measure how much radiation … [Read more...]

‘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...]

AIDS Threat Looms over Impoverished Young WomenJuly 14, 2007 BUENOS AIRES, Dec 16 (IPS) - Argentine women who are poor and between the ages of 15 and 24 are the group most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, say experts, citing traditional gender roles, lack of information, and the asymmetry of male-female … [Read more...]

Half of Australian women lack interest in sexMarch 08, 2005 FEWER Australian women are having babies, half are not interested in sex, and they continue to lag behind men in the career and income stakes, a new report shows. The average age of Australia's female population is also on the rise, and women are becoming more sedentary and … [Read more...]

Violence against women 'leading cause of health problems' Reported December 11, 2007 The health promotion organisation says more than half of all women are either physically or sexually abused at some stage in their lifetime. The campaign will be taken to primary schools, to help build respectful relationships between boys and girls. … [Read more...]

Backside Enhancement Gaining Buzz Reported October 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian and Beyonce are famous for theirs. Today, many Americans splurging on cosmetic surgery don't just want to put their best face forward. A growing number of people are more concerned with other assets … like their backsides. Buttock rejuvenation is gaining … [Read more...]

Birth Control: Bad for Your Heart? Reported November 07, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Oral contraceptives are among the most frequently used drugs in the world. But now, questions are being raised as to whether or not oral contraceptives are detrimental to cardiovascular health. Recent research reveals oral … [Read more...]

Blood Pressure Control low Among Females Reported July 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- According to a new study, rates of blood pressure control are low among older women with hypertension. "Elderly persons are among the fastest growing segments of the U.S. population and they have the highest prevalence of hypertension [high blood pressure]," according to the authors of … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Surgery WarningReported February 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A top breast cancer expert is warning that women who choose minimally invasive breast surgeries for better cosmetic outcomes could be putting their lives at risk. In an editorial on the British Medical Journal's Web site, Monica Morrow, the chief of breast service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering … [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...]