Women Health News

More Muscle Power Means Lower Alzheimer's Risk Reported November 09, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older people with stronger muscles are at reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to their weaker peers, a new study shows. Dr. Patricia A. Boyle of Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago and her colleagues found that the greater a … [Read more...]

Flu Vaccine Inoculates Against Antibiotic OveruseReported September 08, 2009 Researchers in Canada have hurled a stone at two relatively large birds: annual outbreaks of influenza and increasing proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Their question: Would providing an opportunity for universal flu immunization result in a decrease in antibiotic use, even though … [Read more...]

What's Your Stroke IQ?Reported June 09, 2009 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's America's number three killer, and number one cause of disability. However, recent studies show the nation's stroke IQ is dangerously low. More than 750,000 strokes happen every year, mostly to people who've never had one before. Understanding what your body's telling you could save … [Read more...]

AFL backs anti-violence campaignJuly 12, 2007 The AFL has joined forces with Vic Health in an $810,000 project to combat the scourge of violence and sexual assault on women. One in three women aged 15 years and over has experienced some form of violence. Vic Health head Todd Harper said violence was the leading health risk for … [Read more...]

Better DNA Test Reported September 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- From the TV screen to real life, crime scene investigators are using a new technique that could help catch criminals! If you’ve ever watched Law and Order or CSI, you know how important DNA can be in a crime scene. But now, thanks to a discovery by genomics researchers, investigators will be able to identify … [Read more...]

Pregnancy Does Not Raise Melanoma Mortality NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The survival of pregnant women who have malignant melanoma of the skin is no less than that of comparable women who are not pregnant, European researchers report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. As lead investigator Dr. Marko Lens told Reuters Health, "The … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Appears to Delay MS RelapsesReported June 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with multiple sclerosis who exclusively breastfeed for at least two months after giving birth may be less likely to experience a relapse within a year of their baby's birth than new mothers with MS who opt to forgo breastfeeding in order to restart MS therapies, according to a new … [Read more...]

Cancer Survivors Stuck in Limbo Reported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Long-term cancer survivors aren’t getting the guidance and care needed during a crucial time, according to a group of Scottish researchers. A recent study found many patients have finished their oncology treatments but are not receiving support to manage their ongoing symptoms. “The impact of … [Read more...]

HIV infections up sharply among women in China Jun 4, 2007 HONG KONG (Reuters) - The proportion of females among those infected with HIV/AIDS in China jumped to 27.8 percent in 2006 from 19.4 percent in 2000, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Monday. The ratio of new infections between males and females has … [Read more...]

Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Harm Muscles? Reported September 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking higher doses of the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may cause dangerous side effects. New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham finds high doses of statins may hinder how the skeletal muscles repair and regenerate themselves. Statins have been known to … [Read more...]

Study: Women Smokers More Likely to Develop Depression Reported October 01, 2008 New Research suggests smoking cigarettes could lead to depression as well, Agence-France Presse reported. The study, done by Australian researchers, found that women who smoked more than 20 cigarettes a day have almost double the risk of developing major depression compared to nonsmokers. The … [Read more...]

How stress hurts womenReported May 31, 2009 "Stress can be reduced if the person is educated to see things in a different perspective. A proper diet can solve so many problems. Regular exercise and regular check-ups are a must. Also, plan for the future.” Increase in stress levels is triggering a new alert — over gynaecological problems in women, young and old. Says Ria … [Read more...]

Injection for Better Bones Reported January 31, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If you are a woman over 50, you have a one in two chance of eventually suffering a fracture caused by osteoporosis. The risk for men is one in four. Medications can lessen the risk, but over time many people stop taking … [Read more...]

Fruit or vegetable combinations offer more health protectionReported August 24, 2007 (Dubai Health & News) That salad of mixed vegetables you ate for lunch may not look like a scientific breakthrough. But dishes that combine a number of vegetables together may be just what the doctor ordered. Cancer researchers are finding new evidence that the many phytochemicals in … [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...]

Mammograms in StereoReported March 14, 2008 ATLANTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year, 200,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Many more will see their doctor for an annual mammogram screening. Now, doctors at Emory University in Atlanta are testing a new diagnostic tool that cuts false positive results by almost half and could give … [Read more...]

Chembio Diagnostics Receives Order For 990,000 Rapid HIV Tests To Screen Pregnant Women In Mexico   July 14, 2007 CMedford, N.Y.-based Chembio Diagnostics on Monday announced that it has received an order from a Mexican distributor for 990,000 of its rapid HIV test Sure Check HIV 1/2 to screen … [Read more...]

New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Looks Promising Reported June 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A clinical trial of masitinib, a drug in the works for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, has shown to be well tolerated and effective. Research shows that treatment with masitinib significantly reduces the severity of active arthritis. In the … [Read more...]

Successful Pregnancy After Transplantation of Preserved Ovarian Tissue  Reported June 28, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors in Israel announce a woman has successfully given birth to a healthy little girl after having a transplantation of cryopreserved ovarian tissue. The patient had ovarian failure after being treated with chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The … [Read more...]

Preventing Late-Term Pregnancy Loss   Reported August 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fetal death, or intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), caused by an under-sized placenta, affects 30,000 women in the U.S. each year. Technological limits currently prevent doctors from monitoring the growth of the placenta, the source of nourishment for the fetus. … [Read more...]

Risk Factors Lower Age of Heart Attack Onset in Women Reported November 07, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Heart disease is the number one killer of women in America, even though their average age of onset is typically a full decade later than men. New research shows certain risk factors may cause women to experience … [Read more...]

Sex, Drinking Increase Risks for UTIsReported April 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After interviewing college-age women, researchers found that increased sexual activity and recent alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of developing urinary tract infections. Researchers worry that a young woman experiencing urinary frequency and urgency may not … [Read more...]

Soybeans Reduce Effects of MenopauseReported April 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be something in soybeans that can help reduce some of the symptoms of menopause. New research from Taiwan finds soy aglycon of isoflavone (SAI) – a group of chemicals in soybeans – has been shown to ease the effects of menopause in a rat model of the condition. The study shows … [Read more...]

Viagra For Women? Reported November 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A drug originally developed as an anti-depressant may work better as a female sexual boost. Researchers say it could be a Viagra for women. Three separate clinical studies have found that the anti-depressant, flibanserin, can increase libido in women who report a low sex drive. Multiple … [Read more...]

Weightlifting Benefits Breast Cancer Survivors Reported August 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Breast cancer survivors who lift weights are less likely than their non-weightlifting peers to experience worsening symptoms of lymphedema, the arm- and hand-swelling condition that plagues many women following surgery for their disease, according to University of Pennsylvania … [Read more...]

Should Patients Get the H1N1 Flu Shot?Reported September 12, 2009 Its that time of year to roll up your sleeve for the annual flu shot. Drug stores across the Las Vegas valley started giving out the seasonal flu shot Tuesday. But with a vaccine for the H1N1 virus on the way, should you get both? Doctors encourage people to get a vaccine for the flu and H1N1. Health experts … [Read more...]

Sexomnia, or Sleep Sex, a legitimate medical disorderReported November 03, 2009 sexomnia-sleep-sexSexomnia, also known as Sleep Sex or informally as "banditing," is a form of parasomnia (similar to sleepwalking) where the person afflicted goes to great lengths to initiate sexual behavior while sleeping. Back in 1996, Dr. … [Read more...]

Women Underrepresented in Cancer ResearchReported June 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women continue to be woefully underrepresented in cancer clinical trials despite long-standing government recommendations that urge scientists to do a better job of adequately representing women, new research finds. Researchers at the University of Michigan reviewed 661 prospective … [Read more...]