Women Health News

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Ovarian TransplantReported December 14, 2009 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When a young woman hears the words "You have cancer," she probably can't think beyond the fight for survival. But now, some women are taking steps to protect their hormones, and possibly their future fertility from chemo. An ovarian tissue transplant helped one young cancer survivor … [Read more...]

Blood Pressure Combo Could Be Dangerous December 14, 2004 CHICAGO (AP) -- Older women who combine two popular blood pressure drugs might be raising their risk of death, according to a study of more than 30,000 women. But doctors warned the research has flaws and said it is too soon to know whether the commonly prescribed duo … [Read more...]

The World's First "Green" Hair BleachReported March 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you love the way coloring your hair makes you look and feel but hate what it does to the environment, get ready for the world's first "green" hair bleach. Japanese scientists say they have developed an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional hair bleaches that comes without … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]