Women Health News

Want to Quit Smoking? Try Hypnosis Reported October 24, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hypnotherapy may be a better way to stomp out cigarettes than other smoking cessation methods, according to new research. Researchers from North Shore Medical Center in Salem, Mass., compared the quit rates of 67 smokers who were hospitalized with a cardiopulmonary condition. All patients … [Read more...]

Lack of exercise not behind rise in teen obesity - study Reported November 11, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Most American teenagers are not as active as they should be but a lack of exercise does not seem to be to blame for the rising rates of teen obesity, according to a U.S. study. Researchers, using government survey data from 1991 and 2007, found … [Read more...]

Cheerful women have less cardiovascular disease: study Reported August 12, 2009 LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Less cardiovascular disease and fewer deaths are reported among women who are optimistic, a new study suggests. In the study, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh measured optimism by a questionnaire on whether a woman agreed with such statements as "In … [Read more...]

A Fit Body Equals A Fit Mind: StudyReported January 11, 2009 Toronto (ECN) - In a recent study that included 42 women with the average age of 65 years, it was shown that being physically fit helps older women stay mentally fit. The women who were active in the physical group compared to those who were not had improved in their resting blood pressure by ten percent, better … [Read more...]

Working women sleep less than men: StudyReported August 11, 2009 WASHINGTON: Women working full-time sleep less than men as they shoulder dual responsibility of office and home, a study said. The study conducted by Professor David Maume of the University of Cincinnati (U-C), graduate student Rachel A. Sebastian and Miami University (Ohio) graduate student Anthony R. Bardo … [Read more...]

Abortion Pills Don't Cause Future Problems Reported August 20, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Women who use prescription medication to terminate a pregnancy are unlikely to have problems caused by the abortion during future pregnancies. New research reveals medical abortions do not increase the risk of miscarriage, tubal pregnancy, premature birth or low birth weight. … [Read more...]

Screen pregnant women for AIDS: expert December 1, 2004 All pregnant women in Australia should be screened for HIV/AIDS, a prominent researcher said. Dr Nick Graves, a senior researcher at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), said a recent study had shown there were a small number of pregnant women in Australia with undiagnosed … [Read more...]

Area woman's death linked to listeriosis Reported September 08, 2008 Ottawa . An elderly woman has become Ottawa's first listeriosis-related death this year, but area health officials don't yet know whether the case is linked to contaminated meat products from Maple Leaf Foods. Ottawa Public Health was notified on the weekend that the woman died of complications related … [Read more...]

Can Women be fat and fit? Reported May 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being overweight or obese puts people at higher risk for heart disease. So does lack of physical activity. But getting more active can help mitigate the risk for people who are overweight. According to researchers who followed nearly 39,000 women taking part in the long-running Women’s Health Study, … [Read more...]

Diets by Gender Reported July 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new study from Australia shows gender plays a major role in determining which foods help us live longer and give us a better chance of having children. Researchers are doing long-term studies on Australian black field crickets. They discovered the lifespan of both males and females is maximized on … [Read more...]

Women believe menopausal symptoms require treatment with 64% experiencing severe problems11 Mar 2005 3rd European Menopause Survey also highlights loss of confidence in HRT and resultant suffering - More than four out of five women (84%) believe that menopausal symptoms require treatment and should not simply be accepted, according to a … [Read more...]

Vending machines to give teenagers condoms Reported February 08, 2008 Free condoms and pregnancy testing kits are to be dispensed from interactive vending machines in chemists as part of a contraception drive.The dispensers could also give out kits to test for diseases such as chlamydia and … [Read more...]

Heart Failure: A Growing Epidemic Reported November 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seniors are being treated for heart failure at alarming rates. A new study warns rates are now at epidemic proportions. “The prevention and treatment of heart failure has become an urgent public health need with national implications,” Longjian Liu, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of … [Read more...]

Hospital Choice Could Mean Life or Death Reported June 26, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When the heart is involved, a woman's choice of hospitals makes a huge difference as to whether she'll come out of the experience alive. The latest study from the health ratings organization, Health Grades, Inc., shows women who went to the best performing hospitals for cardiovascular … [Read more...]

HIV risk higher in abused women in India Reported August 14, 2008 BOSTON, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Married women in India whose husbands abuse them physically and sexually have an increased risk of HIV infection, researchers said. Jay G. Silverman of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston and colleagues conducted a study in 2007 and 2008 to assess … [Read more...]

Informed Women Unlikely to Take Tamoxifen Reported December 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While as many as 10 million women could be eligible to take the drug tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer, side effects like hot flashes, sexual problems and blood clots discourage many from taking the step. A new study suggests women at high risk for breast cancer … [Read more...]

Lack of Sleep may Cause Elderly Falls Reported September 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Experts say about one-third of older adults experience dangerous falls each year -- and a new study says lack of sleep may be exacerbating the problem. A study at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute shows women age 70 and older who sleep five hours or less per night … [Read more...]

Women turn to acupuncture for "nonsurgical facelift"Reported July 18, 2008 TORONTO -- Tired of Botox? Can't stand the thought of another chemical peel? Perhaps, acupuncture is the answer. Facial acupuncture treatment, dubbed "nonsurgical face-lift" has grown in popularity over the past few years. "Ten years ago, the alternative was Botox, fillers and all that stuff. Now, 10 … [Read more...]

New Predictors of IVF successReported July 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In-vitro fertilization treatments (IVF) yield unpredictable results; the national success rate is between 30 and 40 percent for women under 38 years. New research may identify genetic predictors for the potential outcome for IVF patients. Dr. Cathy Allan from the Retunda Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, … [Read more...]

Pessimism Hazardous to Women’s Health Reported August 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Don’t worry! Be happy! Optimistic women have a lower risk of developing heart disease or dying from any cause compared to pessimistic women, according to new research. Researchers also reported women with a high degree of cynical hostility — harboring hostile thoughts toward others or … [Read more...]

Predicting Breast Cancer Survival RatesReported June 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Two proteins in the blood may predict the chances of long-term survival for breast cancer patients, according to a new study. Researchers measured the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA) in 734 breast cancer patients 31 months after their diagnoses. They found … [Read more...]

Sad Moms Equal Sleepless BabiesReported May 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Women who suffer from depression before their babies are born are more likely to have infants who keep them up at night. A new study finds these infants have a harder time settling down to sleep, sleep for shorter periods of time, and take shorter daytime naps than infants whose mothers did not … [Read more...]

Moderate female drinkers less likely to have Alzheimer's later on 21 Jan 2005 Older women who drink a moderate amount of alcohol each day may be helping to keep their minds sharp, according to researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Treats Urinary IncontinenceReported February 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It prevents diabetes, controls high blood pressure, corrects cholesterol levels and improves mood -- and new research shows weight loss can practically cure urinary incontinence in women. A recent study that involved 338 obese and overweight women with urinary continence shows those who … [Read more...]

HRT may shrink brain Reported January 12, 2009 Chicago - Hormone replacement therapy may cause brain shrinkage in women 65 and older, explaining why the drugs increase problems with memory and thinking in older women, US researchers said on Monday. Researchers had thought hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is known to increase the risk of strokes, might be causing … [Read more...]

Fighting dementia, smoking without the smokeReported January 11, 2009 Las Vegas — Technology meant to improve health and well-being featured at the Consumer Electronics Show hint at new approaches to old problems. For the smoker who can't kick the habit, the aging boomer worried about the onset of dementia, or someone just looking to relax, an array of gadgets promise to … [Read more...]

20 Percent Of Young Aussie Women Suffer Depression Reported December 18, 2008 One in five young Aussie women have been diagnosed with depression, according to a new study. The Women's Health Australia study has revealed that one in five women aged 28 to 33 are in poorer mental health than their mothers or grandmothers and have been taking … [Read more...]

Heart Attack Diagnosis Less Likely in Women NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Even with new, more objective criteria, women are still less likely than men to have their heart condition accurately diagnosed as a heart attack, researchers report. By under-reporting the labeling of heart attack in women "we may be … [Read more...]

Breast Tumors Grow Faster in Younger Women Reported May 13, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The growth rate for breast cancer tumors varies considerably, but a new approach to estimate the growth speed based on screening shows that they grow faster in younger women. Harald Weedon-Fekj of the Department of Etiological Research Cancer Registry of Norway reports this model of … [Read more...]

FDA Bans Toothpaste From China : Agency warns consumers that the products contain a dangerous chemical used in antifreeze and as a solvent1 June 2007 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials warned consumers Friday not to use toothpaste made in China because it may be contaminated with a poisonous chemical used in antifreeze and as a solvent. … [Read more...]