Women Health

New study suggests West Nile may cause kidney problemsReported December 08, 2009 While fear over West Nile virus has largely subsided in Canada, a new study says some people previously infected could be at risk for long-term effects. The study, to be published Jan. 1 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases and is available online, says the virus can survive in a person's … [Read more...]

Can Celebrex Prevent Breast Cancer? December 13, 2004 SAN ANTONIO (Ivanhoe Newswire) --A new study shows six months of treatment with the arthritis drug Celebrex (celecoxib) may help reduce a woman’s chance of developing breast cancer.Researchers from the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston say Celebrex may regulate a … [Read more...]

Depression is Hard on the HeartReported December 26, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows depression can be more harmful than previously thought. A report in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, indicates depression, especially in people ages 25 to 50, can lead to an increased risk for coronary heart disease. … [Read more...]

Diabetics More Likely to Be Depressed During, After PregnancyReported February 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with any form of diabetes are significantly more likely to experience depression during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, according to a new study. Harvard researchers examined the association between diabetes and depression in the perinatal … [Read more...]

Disarming Cystic Fibrosis Infections Reported December 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New clues about the most common cause of persistent and fatal lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients may lead to preventive treatments. A team of scientists at the University of Liverpool recently uncovered unique genetic features of the Liverpool Epidemic Strain, the most common … [Read more...]

Staying Home When Sick Might Be Wise Reported June 05, 2009 WEDNESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- People who repeatedly go to work when they're sick increase their odds of having to take long-term sick leave, a new survey has found. Researchers questioned about 12,000 working-age people in Denmark, asking how many times in the preceding year had … [Read more...]

Exercise and pre-eclampsia: Are pregnant women at risk? Reported December 10, 2008 Today’s conventional wisdom is that healthy pregnant women can benefit from exercise. In fact, the new exercise guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that expectant mothers should try to exercise at a moderate intensity for at least … [Read more...]

Alcohol Breast Feeding Myth4/6/05 There's an old myth that women who have trouble breast feeding can boost their milk production with a little alcohol, but a new study suggests just the opposite.   The report in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology says 17 women were … [Read more...]

Free Samples Could Cost You Reported September 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The free samples you get from your doctor might be costing you more in the long run. Researchers who studied the use of free samples among uninsured patients found people were more likely to end up with a prescription for a costly brand name drug, instead of a less expensive generic version. The … [Read more...]

Gene Test for Chemo Reported November 21, 2007 BRONX, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new test is helping thousands of breast cancer patients avoid chemotherapy and its wrenching side effects, changing how doctors manage the disease. Eleanor Garrity has a newfound appreciation for life’s simple pleasures … like combing her hair. "I can't imagine … [Read more...]

Anxiety May Worsen Disability in Older Women Fri Jan 14 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Symptoms of anxiety may speed the progression of certain physical disabilities in older women, new research suggests. The study of 1,000 women with physical limitations such as trouble walking or performing … [Read more...]

How Often Should Women Get a Mammogram? Reported November 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Some researchers say a mammogram every two years achieves most of the benefits of annual screening, with less harm. This was the unanimous consensus of six independent research groups. Researchers from CISNET, the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling … [Read more...]

Low thyroid levels can cause miscarriage: study Reported December 12, 2008 New Delhi Women who suffer from repeated miscarriages should get their thyroid levels checked out, preferably as soon as they learn they are pregnant suggests a study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. According to the researchers, hypothyroidism — a … [Read more...]

Heart 'key' to women's longevity Women could be living longer than men because they have stronger hearts, a study says. A team from Liverpool John Moores University found men's hearts lose up to a quarter of their pumping power from 18 years old to 70. But there was little change in women's hearts from 20 to 70, the study of 250 people … [Read more...]