Women Health News

Yoga relieves women with breast cancerReported Sep 2, 2011 A new research from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has indicated that for women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy, yoga offers unique benefits beyond fighting fatigue. While simple stretching exercises improved fatigue, patients who participated in yoga that incorporated … [Read more...]

Genetic Link to Mesothelioma Reported August 30, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – People who carry a mutation in a gene called BAP1 are susceptible to developing two forms of cancer- mesothelioma and melanoma of the eye. In addition, when these individuals are exposed to asbestos or similar mineral fibers their risk of developing mesothelioma, an … [Read more...]

Malaria Buster Reported August 15, 2011 TUCSON, AZ (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year a million people die from malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Better medicines are making progress toward reducing those numbers, but about 3.3 billion people, or half the world’s population, are still at risk. Now, scientists … [Read more...]

New Test For Cystic Fibrosis: Making Every Breath Count Reported August 15, 2011 TUCSON, AZ ( Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It’s one of medicine’s big challenges, finding a cure for cystic fibrosis, a fatal, genetic disease that affects 30 thousand children and adults in the U.S. The average life expectancy is around 30 years of age. Now, scientists … [Read more...]

Increased Estrogen Production Could Increase Risk of Breast Cancer Reported August 17, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Some women who naturally produce excess estrogen in their breasts are at an increased risk for developing breast cancer, according to this study conducted by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. The … [Read more...]

Women Making Midlife Changes Reported August 17, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--Women often fail to see that midlife is a vital stage of personal development with its unique set of challenges. At this point in life, like several others, women must respond to, or initiate, changes in their lifestyle whether it is regarding their relationships, … [Read more...]

7 Steps to Prevent Alzheimer's Reported July 26, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Can you prevent Alzheimer's disease? New research shows up to half of all Alzheimer's cases are attributable to seven preventable risk factors. About 33.9 million people have Alzheimer's disease worldwide, and researchers expect that number to triple in the next … [Read more...]

Better Way to Treat Urinary Tract Infections? Reported July 26, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In premenopausal women who have repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs), the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) appeared more effective than cranberry capsules for preventing recurrent infections, at the risk of contributing to … [Read more...]

New strain of gonorrhoea is drug resistant   Reported July 12, 2011 International researchers have discovered a new strain of the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhoea, and found that it has become resistant to antibiotics. The new variant of gonorrhoea is very effective at mutating, according to researchers at … [Read more...]

Folic acid linked to teen school grades   Reported July 12, 2011 Teenagers whose diet includes higher-than-normal levels of folic acid seem to do best in school, according to a recent Swedish study. Although scientists already knew that folic acid played a determining role in the brain development of children, they … [Read more...]

US News and World Report 2011-2012 Top Hospitals in the U.S.A. Reported July 23, 2011 Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore ranks first in the U.S. The list is based on performance statistics in 16 medical specialties in 94 metropolitan areas. "These are referral centers where other hospitals send their sickest patients," says Avery Comarow, … [Read more...]

It’s snacks, not bigger portions, making us fat: US National Institutes of Health study Reported July 11, 2011 The average American eats 570 more calories a day than in 1977, Reuters reports. Snacking, not portion size, accounts for expanding waistlines in the past 30 years, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health … [Read more...]

Why French Women Don’t Get Fat: A study by Brunilda Nazario, MD Reported July 11, 2011 If you have ever wondered how the French manage to eat cheese, butter, baguettes, and drink wine while staying slim, then French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure, by Frenchwoman Mireille Guiliano, may be the book for you. French Women Don't Get Fat is … [Read more...]

Japanese Women Don’t Get Old Or Fat: A Study by Naomi Moriyama Reported July 11, 2011 In her new book Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat, Japanese-born marketing consultant Naomi Moriyama shares the secret behind her youthful, energetic lifestyle and svelte shape. It’s not a rigid diet or fitness plan. The secret … [Read more...]

Japan's women average age of 86.4 : A study Reported July 11, 2011 Japan's women toast their own health as life expectancy rises again Now living to an average of 86.4, Japanese women say longevity down to a fishy diet, exercise and sleep. Eriko Maeda could be forgiven for succumbing to occasional thoughts about … [Read more...]

Rising trend of women smoking in India: A StudyReported July 11, 2011 one are the days where you see smoking women in a high profile clubs or pubs. And for the older generation of the country, they even didn’t see women smoking in real, may be they only would have saw them smoking in films! Situations in India drastically changed over the last few decades and with … [Read more...]

Up to 12 Million Girls Aborted in India: StudyReported May 24, 2011 HONG KONG (Reuters) May 24 - Up to 12 million girls were aborted over the last three decades in India by parents who tended to be richer and more educated, a large study in India found, and researchers warned that the figure could rise with falling fertility rates. The missing daughters occurred … [Read more...]

Filipino expats most Fitness conscious in DubaiReported July 11, 2011 RFilipino expats in this dazzling emirate came on top among other nationalities when it comes to getting sufficient amount of exercise required to stay healthy, according to survey results released recently by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Dubai Statistics Centre. Dr Eldaw Abdullah … [Read more...]

Women, Housing, and Health : A Canadian StudyReported July 11, 2011, A Housing is an increasingly serious health issue for women. With escalating poverty in Canada and throughout the world, there are growing numbers of women who are, if not homeless, then “vulnerably” or “precariously” housed*. And recent research shows that similar health issues afflict women whether … [Read more...]

Massage May Ease Lower Back Pain Reported July 6, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Massage therapy helps ease chronic low back pain and improve function, according to this study. The first study to compare structural and relaxation (Swedish) massage, it found both types of massage worked well, with few side effects. "We found that massage helps … [Read more...]

Medical Foods: Treating Alzheimer’s, Depression, and More Reported July 7, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in 8 older Americans is living with Alzheimer’s disease. Almost twice as many women suffer from it as men. There is no cure, but slowing it down could be as simple as drinking a high-powered prescription energy drink. “I have days … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Doesn’t Protect Against MS Relapses Reported July 7, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research finds breastfeeding doesn't appear to protect against multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses, despite previous studies suggesting there may be a protective role. "Breastfeeding should not be encouraged by doctors to protect against MS … [Read more...]

Germany backtracks on sprouts as E. coli source Reported June 12, 2011 HAMBURG, Germany – First they pointed a finger at Spanish cucumbers. Then they cast suspicion on sprouts from Germany. Now German officials appear dumbfounded as to the source of the deadliest E. coli outbreak in … [Read more...]

Germany confirms beansprouts as E coli source Reported June 12, 2011 More than 1,000 sample tests focusing on beansprouts have been taken so far. Although none of the samples have tested positive yet for the bacteria, Germany's centre for disease control said studies could identify … [Read more...]

Lesbians health precautionsReported June 12, 2011   Because women who partner with women are rarely an identified population in women's health research, more remains unknown about lesbians' health risks than is known. We do know that: Lesbians likely weigh more and smoke more than heterosexual women, which could put them at a higher risk for heart disease, … [Read more...]

Amid Nationwide Scare, New York Bans ‘Bath Salts’ Stimulants Reported May 26, 2011 The synthetic drugs known as “bath salts” — which can pack the punch of cocaine or methamphetamines — have been outlawed in New York state. The move highlights the scrambling by state regulators around the country to try to rid the marketplace of the powdery … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding friendly businesses in TorontoReported May 26, 2011 The Ontario Human Rights Commission's policy regarding breastfeeding states that it is unlawful to discriminate against a woman who is breastfeeding her baby or older child, including breastfeeding that child in a public place. The policy states that a woman has a right to breastfeed her baby anywhere … [Read more...]

Tumors Spotted Between Mammograms Often More AggressiveReported May 26, 2011 Breast tumors that are detected in between regular screening mammograms tend to be more aggressive and fast-moving than those found during scheduled screenings, indicating that better screening methods are needed, researchers say. "We may have to look at other imaging techniques or newer … [Read more...]

Texas steroid testing to survive budget cutsReported May 26, 2011 Texas is likely to keep testing high school athletes for steroids despite deep budget cuts across the state, but it will likely focus the testing on only a few sports — including football, baseball and track, state legislators said Monday. The state will spend about $1.5 million over the next two years, … [Read more...]

National Women's Health Week Reported May 20, 2011   The Department of Health and Human Services is trying to convince us that our health is a priority too. This week, it marks National Women’s Health Week. This year’s theme is “It’s Your Time” and the department has partnered with organizations all over the country to offer free screenings and other events to … [Read more...]