Women Health

Key Breast Cancer Maker Found Reported December 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A newly identified protein may contribute to the spread of breast cancer, making it a potential maker for metastatic breast cancer. Until now, early markers of metastatic breast cancer have been hard to find. Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University along with … [Read more...]

Kimchi brings health and beauty, enthusiasts say Reported September 03, 2009 SEOUL — Kimchi brings both health and beauty, according to devotees trying to promote South Korea's most famous food -- a pickled and fermented vegetable dish -- to the wider world. "You know why there are so many beautiful women in Korea and Korean women have such smooth … [Read more...]

Women at Higher Risk for Pulmonary HypertensionReported November 02, 2008 Women are four times more likely to develop a debilitating and potentially lethal lung disorder known as pulmonary hypertension, a new study shows. Pulmonary hypertension is caused by high blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs with blood. People who suffer from the condition can become … [Read more...]

Physical fitness may slow Alzheimer brain atrophy: studyReported July 14, 2008 NEW YORK - Getting a lot of exercise may help slow brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer's disease, a preliminary study suggests. Analysis found that participants who were more physically fit had less brain shrinkage than less-fit participants. However, they didn't do significantly … [Read more...]

Can exercise help prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol?Reported June 09, 2008 WASHINGTON - Sure, exercise is good for your waistline, your heart, your bones - but might it also help prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol? There are some tantalizing clues that physical activity might spur changes in the brain to do just that. Now the U.S. government is beginning a push for … [Read more...]

Vitamin E Lowers Parkinson’s Risk Reported May 20, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A diet rich in vitamin E may help decrease the risk for developing Parkinson’s disease, according to an analysis of various studies. Researchers in Canada conducted a meta-analysis of studies from 1966 to March 2005 to determine … [Read more...]

Grow-your-own breast implants on the way A revolutionary technique using stem-cell research could soon allow women to choose breast enhancements made of living tissue instead of silicone. Scientists have been able to grow human fat cells in the laboratory for the first time. They say the breakthrough means patients could, in effect, grow … [Read more...]

Ovarian Cancer VaccineReported April 10, 2009 BUFFALO, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year, about 25,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Many already have advanced disease by the time they get that diagnosis. Because there is no good screening test and the cancer is often caught too late, overall survival is about 25 percent. A new … [Read more...]

Postmenopausal Woman and Antidepressants: Deadly Combination?Reported December 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Postmenopausal women who take antidepressants may have a greater risk of stroke or death, new research shows. For their study, researchers examined 136,293 women, ages 50 to 70, who were not taking antidepressants when they enrolled. They were followed on average … [Read more...]

Reducing the Risk for Second Breast Cancers Reported September 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Breast cancer survivors are at greater risk of developing a second breast cancer than the general population. A new study reveals particular lifestyle choices that could reduce that risk. Obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking significantly raise the risk … [Read more...]

Stay Healthy With Sleep Reported December 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The best way to stay healthy could be to get a good night’s sleep. New research shows your immune system works in overdrive at night, killing bacteria. Tests on fruit flies revealed those sick with bacterial infections lost their healthy circadian rhythm, which paces the human body’s healthy eating … [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...]

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...]