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A statement released by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), and endorsed by the Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada and the SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society, counters the WHI findings. Stating that previous research was "misinterpreted," 15 Canadian and American medical organizations say hormone therapy is, in fact, still a viable treatment … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Why Do Fijian Women Grow Overweight Once They Get Married   - Reported, April 05, 2012   Bed early in the morning for an exercise or sacrifice your favourite dessert to cut down calorie intake. Although your size has increased from 10 to 14 then 18, after marriage you just want … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Separate family meals breed obesity - Reported, 07 September 2012     An absence of family dinners and an obsession with fast food have led to a culture of obesity in Britain that has given it the highest proportion of overweight poor people in Europe, a study has concluded. An … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Report Suggests That Your Supermarket May Affect Your Weight   - Reported, April 08, 2012   The study, conducted in Paris from 2007 to 2008, found that participants who shop at discount supermarkets, in supermarkets in areas with poorly educated consumers, or in supermarkets far … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Scientists ID 'Happy' Gene in Women - Reported, August 29, 2012 (HealthDay News) -- A "happy" gene that affects females but not males may explain why women are often happier than men, research suggests. In the new study, researchers analyzed data from 193 women and 152 men who were assessed … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Smoking after a stroke more than doubles risk of death within one year - Reported, August 29, 2012 Smokers who have a stroke and continue to smoke afterward may increase their risk of dying within one year by as much as five times compared to those who quit. Italian researchers at San … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Weight of new born's and Non-Stick Cookware Chemical linked: A study in Denmark   - Reported, September 5, 2012   A recent study in Denmark found that girls exposed to PFCs in the womb were more likely to be overweight at age 20, said study researcher Michele Marcus, a professor of … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Reduced child allergy risk and Nut consumption in pregnancy linked: A study on Danish women   - Reported, September 5, 2012   The study was carried out by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, and the Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark. The study received … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Chances of early-onset menopause in women smokers: A study in Norway - Reported, September 5, 2012 About one in five women smoke. If you’re part of that 20 percent, I’m sure you’ve heard all the warnings and finger-wagging about the health hazards of smoking. Maybe you’re tired of hearing about … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health German parliament defends circumcision after court ban - Reported, September 5, 2012 Germany's lower house of parliament passed a resolution on Thursday to protect the religious circumcision of infant boys after a district court ban on the practice outraged Muslims and Jews and sparked an … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Sweetened drinks may be linked to premature births: A study on Norwegian women - Reported, September 5, 2012 Women who drink a lot of sweet sodas during pregnancy may be more likely to give birth prematurely, a new study suggests. The study, of more than 60,000 pregnant women in Norway, found that … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Erectile dysfunction can be treated by World’s most toxic spider’s venom found in Brazil - Reported, September 5, 2012 A group of scientists from Brazil and the US has found that the venom from what is considered the world’s deadliest spider could be the secret to boosting a man’s love life. … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Link between sleep apnoea and overactive bladder syndrome in women - Reported, September 3, 2012 Sleep apnoea in women has been linked to overactive bladder syndrome in a new study. The research, presented today (3 September 2012) at the European Respiratory Society's Annual Congress … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health UP's Malnutrition Problem   - Reported, September 7, 2012   MPs' delegation calls on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to take concrete steps to end the menace of malnutrition in the state. The chief minister's wife and Kannauj MP, Dimple Yadav later informed reporters that … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Disability among Older Women and Men in Fiji   - Reported, April 05, 2012   In the past two decades, Fiji has seen dramatic increases in both the proportional and numerical size of its older populations due to the combined impacts of declining fertility and rising life expectancy. … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Ill-health, Poor Diet and Loss of Food Security in Kiribati   - Reported, April 11, 2012   Fishing and the maritime industry are central to everyday life and both the formal and informal economies of the Republic of Kiribati. In consideration of Kiribati’s vulnerability to HIV, … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Cranberry juice may beat kids' bladder infections   - Reported, Sep 7, 2012   Reuters Health) - Cranberry juice rich in certain antibacterial substances may help prevent repeat urinary tract infections in kids, a small study suggests. Researchers found that cranberry juice made with high … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health India "gutka" chewing tobacco habit a tough nut to crack   - Reported, September 6, 2012   (Reuters) - Ten Indian states have banned a popular form of chewing tobacco in a major policy shift that may save millions of lives and strike a blow at the global tobacco industry, already … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Seaweed supplement may aid weight loss: study   - Reported, 13 June, 2012   NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A seaweed-based fiber supplement, taken daily before meals, helped people lose weight in a new study. But that was only the case among people who stuck with the diet study over a few … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Woman runs brothel in a Healthclub   - Reported, May 21, 2012   A woman health club owner in Egypt is accused of running a brothel under the guise of offering 'fitness services'. According to a Masrawy report, Jilan, who owns a health club in Al Nozaha area, hires women who offer sex … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Producing Artificial Bones from Fish Scales   - Reported, June 1, 2012   ScienceDaily (June 1, 2012) Toshiyuki Ikoma and Junzo Tanaka have developed technology for producing artificial bones from fish scales and apatite. "Our technology enables the formation of new bone tissues … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Night shifts linked to increased risk of breast cancer   - Reported, 28 May, 2012   Women who regularly work night shifts may face an increased risk of breast cancer, new research suggests. Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Epidemiology in Copenhagen, Denmark, studied 141 female … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Vietnam   - Reported, August 19, 2012   What Is the Current Situation? As of June 10, 2012, the Vietnam Ministry of Health confirmed that approximately 57,800 people in 63 provinces have had hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) since the beginning of … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Dance holds clue to a woman`s fertility cycle: Study   - Reported, 14 August   New York: A woman`s moves on the dance floor may reveal if she is in a fertile phase, making her appear more attractive to men, according to a new research. Researchers from University of Gottingen in Germany … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Mediterranean Diet Enriched With Olive Oil May Protect Bone   - Reported, Aug. 15, 2012   ScienceDaily (Aug. 15, 2012) — A study to be published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM) shows consumption of a Mediterranean diet enriched … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Fertility & Pregnancy Smoking in Pregnancy Increases Asthma Risk in Preschool   - Reported, Aug. 17, 2012   ScienceDaily (Aug. 17, 2012) — Maternal smoking during pregnancy is associated with wheeze and asthma in preschool children, even among children who were not exposed to maternal smoking … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Meditation May Help Fight Loneliness, Study Says   - Reported, August 24, 2012 FRIDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) -- A simple form of meditation can help stave off feelings of loneliness and may cut the body's inflammatory response -- which can trigger serious illness -- to distressing … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Semen can affect a woman's brain: A Study   - Reported, August 22, 2012 A team of researchers has discovered a protein in semen can affect a woman's brain, prompting ovulation. The research, led by Gregg Adams of the University of Saskatchewan, says male mammals have accessory sex glands … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Women's Health Australia take measures to reduce smokers from 15% of the population to 10% by 2018   - Reported, 15 August, 2012   Australia called on the rest of the world to match its tough new anti-tobacco marketing laws after its highest court on Wednesday dismissed a challenge from … [Read more...]