Women Health News

Creating safe spaces: lessons from South Africa and Burundi Reported, December 01, 2011 South Africa has one of the highest incidences of rape in the world. It is estimated that one person is raped every 26 seconds. In Khayelitsha, a township of around 500,000 people close to Cape Town, the incidence of rape is one of the highest … [Read more...]

Burundi Women Health Information Reported, December 01, 2011 In Burundi the lifetime average number of children per women is 7 compared with 2 in the UK. 19.7% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 2% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast … [Read more...]

Angola Women Health Information Reported, December 01, 2011 Reproductive health indicators:In Angola the lifetime average number of children per women is 7 compared with 2 in the UK. 6.2% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. There is a high risk of … [Read more...]

The Financial Times Examines Efforts to Fight HIV/AIDS in Botswana - Kaiser Daily News Report Reported, December 01, 2011 The Financial Times on Tuesday examined efforts to control the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Bostwana. According to the Times, HIV in Botswana spreads primarily because of alcohol use, sex with multiple partners and the … [Read more...]

Natascha McElhone: Tetanus is still killing thousands of mothers and babies in Angola Reported, December 01, 2011 On a recent trip to Angola, actress Natascha McElhone discovered how Unicef is battling to save the lives of the most vulnerable women and children. Not many Hollywood stars could carry off the role of assistant … [Read more...]

Botswana Women Health Information Reported, December 01, 2011 In Botswana the lifetime average number of children per women is 3 compared with 2 in the UK. 44.4% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 11% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a … [Read more...]

Older Women Still Suffer from Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Years After Menopause, Study Finds Reported 20 October 2011 ScienceDaily (Oct. 20, 2011) — Women still have hot flushes (hot flashes) and night sweats years after menopause, finds a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Hot flushes and … [Read more...]

Sugary Drinks: A Health Risk for Women Reported November 16, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Drinking two or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day may expand a woman’s waistline and increase her risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to this study. In this study, researchers compared middle-aged and older women who drank two or more … [Read more...]

Body flaws: How to reduce their appearance? Reported, December 15, 2011 The area of women’s health needs to be considered as women’s demands for unique health care services increase, especially in regard to chronic illness, presently a challenge for the health care system. There are more demands on health centers and … [Read more...]

Health Care Rights of Bahraini Women: A Study Reported, December 15, 2011 The area of women’s health needs to be considered as women’s demands for unique health care services increase, especially in regard to chronic illness, presently a challenge for the health care system. There are more demands on health centers and … [Read more...]

Bahraini women's health: a detailed study Reported, December 15, 2011 Bahrain has undergone rapid economic development following the discovery of oil and has become a centre for commercial and financial activities in the region. Economic development has been accompanied by an improvement in health services and an increase in the … [Read more...]

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Low libido is a problem for between a third and half of all women : Says Ottawa Canada sex therapist Sue McGarvieReported November 15, 2011 If you're in a monogamous relationship and you’re not having sex, you have a problem, says Ottawa sex therapist Sue McGarvie. Low libido is a problem for between a third and half of all women, and a surprisingly number of men. … [Read more...]

Increased Pregnancy Complications Post Katrina Reported October 21, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A natural disaster can cause more than just physical damage. According to a recent study, assisted reproductive technology cycles from around the country show that both miscarriages and preterm births among ART patients increased in the months … [Read more...]

Legionnaires' link to Corfu holiday Reported 7 October 2011 Legionnaires' disease is caused by bacteria and is a form of pneumonia There have been nine cases of Legionnaires' disease in the UK, all linked to travel to Corfu since August, according to the Health Protection Agency. However, the HPA cannot rule out a UK source of the infections … [Read more...]

India encephalitis outbreak kills 400, mainly childrenDelhi, 12 October 2011 Viral encephalitis has killed hundreds of children in Uttar Pradesh over the last decade Continue reading the main story Related Stories More than 400 people, mainly children, have died in an outbreak of viral encephalitis in northern India, health officials say. So far 2,300 patients have … [Read more...]

Argentina not meeting women's health needs Reported Tue, Aug 10, 2010 Argentina's public health system is failing many of the women who depend on it for access to birth control and abortion, a human rights group said Tuesday. In a new report, Human Rights Watch said the Argentine government hasn't implemented its own … [Read more...]

PTSD: The War Within Women Reported September 27, 2011 (Ivanhoe newswire) -- Mothers, wives, daughters, and soldiers. Women who served in combat zones continue to struggle with their war-time experiences when they’re home. Research shows women are twice as likely to suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than men. She’s home from … [Read more...]

A Melanoma Milestone Reported October 3, 2011 PROVIDENCE, RI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It’s the leading cause of death from skin disease. Last year alone, nearly nine thousand people died from melanoma. Traditional treatments are ineffective, giving most patients with advanced melanoma less than a year to live. Now, a new FDA approved drug is … [Read more...]

Is the future of fast food... healthy? Reported September 30, 2011 Fruit disguised as fries, carrots masquerading as crisps, sodium-free salt. Fast food is changing. But will the public swallow it? At the beginning of September last year, pupils at Mason High School in Cincinnati found something unusual in their canteen. Alongside the traditional … [Read more...]

New MRSA Strain Found in Cows’ Milk in U.K., Denmark Reported June 3, 2011 Dr. Mark A. Holmes, of the department of veterinary medicine at the University of Cambridge in England, and his colleagues warned that this new variant, which is genetically different than existing MRSA strains, could go undetected by typical testing techniques. Common in … [Read more...]

5K Walk/Run for Literacy Reported September 15, 2011 Dekalb County residents walked for the health of it at Arabia Mountain on September 10, 2011. Now, runners, walkers, and novices can step up to shape up for a dual purpose – fitness and literacy. It’s a well-documented fact that illiteracy trickles down into every aspect of society. Children who aren’t read to … [Read more...]

One in Five Canadians Has Metabolic SyndromeReported September 12, 2011 Approximately one in five Canadians has metabolic syndrome -- a combination of risk factors for diabetes and heart disease -- according to a study in CMAJ. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease twofold and includes a combination of three or more of the following five … [Read more...]

Shocking Sleep Help Reported September 19, 2011 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Obstructive sleep apnea robs millions of Americans of sleep each night. Patients with the disorder can stop breathing during sleep. It’s a serious condition that can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Many patients cannot tolerate the … [Read more...]

Fighting Sinus Infections Reported August 18, 2011 CHICAGO, IL (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you suffer from sinus problems, you’re not alone. 37 million Americans have trouble with their sinuses, leaving many with headaches, fatigue, and that stuffy feeling. From all-natural to surgery we’ll show you some ways to beat that nasty sinus infection. … [Read more...]

Cataracts could cause Insomnia in the Elderly Reported September 5, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--- If you are a senior citizen and you are finding it hard to get to sleep at night, a new study may have some answers for you. A natural yellowing of the eye lens that absorbs blue light s has been linked to sleep disorders in the elderly. "The … [Read more...]

STD Prevention for Women over 50 Reported September 19, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire)----Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise for people over 50 years old, and many women don’t have the information they need to make good decisions regarding their sexual health. According to the CDC, a recent survey shows that 73% of people ages 57 … [Read more...]

Genetic Defects Linked to BlindnessReported September 12, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --According to Junior Blind of America), an estimated 47,000 people become blind each year; that means one person goes blind every 11 minutes. There are many aspects that can contribute to blindness and researchers have discovered genetic defects that could cause you … [Read more...]

Genetic Defects Linked to Blindness Reported September 12, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --According to Junior Blind of America), an estimated 47,000 people become blind each year; that means one person goes blind every 11 minutes. There are many aspects that can contribute to blindness and researchers have discovered genetic defects that could … [Read more...]

Shades of Surprise! App Helps the Color Blind Reported September 13, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 200 million people worldwide have some form of colorblindness. Whether you’re a pilot on a color-coded taxiway, an electrician coding wires, or simply matching clothes, color perception is important to our everyday lives. Now, for just … [Read more...]