Women Health

Women with suspected coronary artery disease and smaller social networks die at twice the rate of those who have a larger circle of social contacts, according to a new study. Thomas Rutledge, Ph.D., of VA San Diego Healthcare System and colleagues found that women who had more social contacts and saw them more often also had lower blood glucose and blood pressure levels, … [Read more...]

Kidney Disease Missed in Women Reported November 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women are at particular risk of missed diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD). To measure kidney function, primary care doctors typically order a blood test called creatinine, but Dr. Maya Rao, M.D., of Columbia University, was quoted as saying that this alone is not a particularly accurate … [Read more...]

CDC: Whooping Cough Cases MisdiagnosedReported August 24, 2007 ATLANTA (AP) -- A reported boom in U.S. whooping cough cases is now being questioned after health officials discovered a regularly used lab test misdiagnosed cases in suspected outbreaks in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Tennessee. The false test results led thousands of people to take antibiotics … [Read more...]

A Natural Approach to MenopauseReported December 26, 2007 Some consider menopause a woman's final right of passage. Others call it her last hurrah. Some women greet it with feelings of sadness and despair, while others heave a gigantic sigh of relief. Whatever the response, menopause, with all its accompanying symptoms, is an unavoidable and major event in every women's … [Read more...]

Women tea-drinkers have less plaque in arteriesReported February 16, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who drink tea may be protecting themselves from a build-up of artery-clogging plaque, so lowering their risk for heart disease and stroke, findings from a French study suggest. Dr. Mahmoud Zureik and colleagues found that older women who reported drinking at least … [Read more...]

Older mums likely to live longer Women who continue having children late in life may live longer than those who have their kids young, research finds. A team at Finland's University of Turku suggests women who raise a family late in life tend to die later. Writing in Proceedings of the Royal Society, the researchers admit they were surprised by the … [Read more...]

Obesity Hinders Effectiveness of Vaccines Reported November 29, 2005     (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals obese women may not be getting the most out of injections and other vaccines. Researchers from The Adelaide and Meath Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, discovered a majority of people -- especially women -- is not getting the proper dosage of injections, largely … [Read more...]

Optimistic Healing Reported June 16, 2009 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Studies show having a positive attitude could make you less likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes and pain from conditions like arthritis. But what if you've already gotten the devastating diagnosis? Can an upbeat outlook make a difference? Two women are incorporating a … [Read more...]

Pregnancy OK for EpilepticsReported April 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Epilepsy can adversely affect many aspects of a person’s life. But pregnancy doesn’t appear to be one of them. According to new guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology and American Epilepsy Society, the condition doesn’t raise the risk for common pregnancy-related problems, including preterm … [Read more...]

Procedure to Prevent MiscarriageReported January 26, 2009 CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One day they're in the middle of a healthy pregnancy. The next, they're forced to deal with the loss of their babies. Thousands of women suffer from incompetent cervixes, but don't realize it until it's too late. There's a solution that's making dreams come true. Maryann Gates treasures … [Read more...]

Breast-feeding Moms Less Likely to Restrict Food LaterMONDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDayNews) -- Mothers who breast-feed are less likely to restrict their child's food intake as the youngster grows up, new research finds. One possible explanation: Breast-feeding mothers may be better attuned to their child's nutritional needs. This may make them less likely … [Read more...]

Sell Your Health for Cash?Reported March 10, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There has been a boom in willing donors of sperm, eggs, plasma and even hair. They are shocking trends that are a sign of our financial times. "This is the first time I've done this," Jamie told Ivanhoe. "I have donated four times," Melissa recalled to Ivanhoe. They are two women who are … [Read more...]

Non-estrogen Option for MenopauseReported May 23, 2008 New research results show that a non-estrogen drug called Ophena significantly improves symptoms of vaginal dryness and painful intercourse in postmenopausal women, raising hopes of an alterative to estrogen replacement therapy. Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse, or dyspareunia, are two common … [Read more...]

Study: Breastfeeding Reduces Breast Cancer Risk Reported August 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – According to a new study, women with a family history of breast cancer were 59 percent less likely to develop breast cancer themselves if they breastfed their children.   "This is good news for women with a family history of breast cancer," Alison Stuebe, assistant professor of … [Read more...]

Switching Off HeadachesReported June 15, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Thirty-five million Americans suffer from migraines and chronic headaches. The pain can be so intense it immobilizes them, bringing their world to a standstill. Now, doctors are replacing medicine with a device that could shock the pain away. "The headaches were so debilitating that it was … [Read more...]

The “Write” Way To Lose Weight Reported July 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Is the pen mightier than the spoon? One new study indicates when it comes to losing weight it’s a very effective tool. According to the findings of one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials, keeping a food diary can double a person’s weight loss. “The more food records … [Read more...]

Healthy lifestyle can combat depression Reported September 24, 2007 Following a healthy lifestyle and eating a balanced diet can help to prevent the onset of depression, experts have said. Recent research by Cancer Research UK has revealed that nearly two thirds of people in the UK do not eat enough fruit and vegetables. According … [Read more...]

Time to flex your mussels Reported January 17, 2009 Cut costs in the kitchen by shelling out on a simple, tasty dish   These are tough times and, if you are running a household with hungry mouths to feed, one of the first areas where you can start cutting costs is on the weekly food shop. Unfortunately for organic box schemes, farmers' markets … [Read more...]

UTI Vaccine Shows Early Promise Reported September 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- University of Michigan (U-M) scientists have made an important step toward what could become the first vaccine in the U.S. to prevent urinary tract infections, if the robust immunity achieved in mice can be replicated in humans. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect 53 percent of women and … [Read more...]

CDC promotes traditional foods as diabetes safeguardReported August 07, 2009 ATLANTA, Ga. – "This project is a perfect coming together of traditional and Western science," said U.S. Public Health Service official Lemyra DeBruyn, about a new Centers for Disease Control effort to help tribes produce traditional foods as a shield against diabetes. She is field director of the … [Read more...]

US Panel IDs Target Groups for the Influenza A(H1N1) VaccineReported July 29, 2009 NEW YORK -- July 29, 2009 -- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met today to vote on recommendations that will be approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on which populations should be prioritised when the influenza A(H1N1) vaccination becomes … [Read more...]

Gene discovery could help understanding of intellectual disabilitiesReported December 18, 2009 TORONTO — Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health have identified a gene involved in some forms of intellectual disability. Dr. John Vincent said the findings could provide more clues to understand, diagnose, prevent and treat intellectual disabilities. "If we … [Read more...]

Excellent body image as damaging for women as poor imageReported May 08, 2009 Washington, May 8 (IANS) For many women, a poor self-image can spark a host of mental and physical health problems. Now a study has found that an extremely good body image can be just as damaging to women’s health. Temple University (TU) researchers studied the body image perceptions of 81 … [Read more...]

Which Type of Stent is Best for Heart Patients? Reported October 04, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More research on drug-eluting stents shows they’re still the better choice for many patients with heart disease. People undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI, to open up clogged arteries often receive stents to help keep those arteries open over the long … [Read more...]

Anti-Stress Drug? Reported November 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors are finding promising effects from a drug that could make stress disappear. In a small test on rats that were put under stressful conditions, researchers found exposing them to a small dose of muscimol -- a drug that temporarily inactivates the amygdala region of the brain -- eliminated the effects … [Read more...]

Oxytocin and Prostaglandins do not affect HIV ReplicationWomen's Health-April 28, 2003 These hormones are "involved in labor and are used clinically for its induction," researchers in Argentina explained. A. Ceballos and colleagues at the University of Buenos Aires conducted a study in which "the effect of oxytocin, … [Read more...]

Exercise priorities vary with life stages   Reported September 01, 2009 The amount of exercise that women manage to do as they go through different life phases changes over time. Researchers analysed data from 22,595 Australian women and found that lower levels of physical activity were linked with marriage and childbirth in young women and … [Read more...]

Sexual satisfaction may lead to greater well-being in women   Reported October 12, 2009 Women who are happy with their sex lives have higher well-being scores and more vitality than women who are sexually dissatisfied, Australian researchers say. Their study included 295 women, aged 20 to 65, who were sexually active more than twice a month. "We … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Pain Continues Years After Treatment Reported November 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The breast cancer battle doesn't end after treatment is completed. A new study shows almost 50 percent of women experience pain up to three years after treatment, some every day. In a study conducted at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, researchers … [Read more...]

Bringing Blood Pressure Measurement Home Reported May 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you have high blood pressure, you need to be monitoring the condition at home with a home blood pressure monitor. That’s the take home message in new guidelines just published by three major medical groups. The American Heart Association, American Society of Hypertension, and Preventive … [Read more...]