Women Health News

Early H1N1 treatment saved moms-to-beReported April 21, 2010 ATLANTA, April 21 (UPI) -- Pregnant women were more at risk of H1N1 flu but if they sought swift treatment they had less risk of hospitalization and death, U.S. researchers found. Alicia M. Siston of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and colleagues analyzed data on influenza cases … [Read more...]

Mouth breathing dangerous for health: Study Reported April 07, 2010 Chicago: Contrary to popular belief that mouth breathing does not have any adverse effects, a new study has found that it can lead to major health problems if left untreated for long, especially in children. A research by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) in US showed that over time, children … [Read more...]

CDC increases HIV testing programReported April 02, 2010 ATLANTA, April 2 (UPI) -- More than $31 million has been added to a U.S. program to aid people, especially those at risk, to be tested for HIV, federal health officials said. Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta said with the additional funds the program should total … [Read more...]

Good News for Those with Thinning Hair Reported April 20, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research identifies a small cellular channel that regulates skin and hair growth and could be targeted with small-molecule drugs. These drugs would have the potential to treat a variety of skin conditions, thinning hair or unwanted hair growth. The key … [Read more...]

Supplements Reduce Breast Cancer Risk? Reported April 22, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamins and calcium supplements taken over time may reduce the risk of breast cancer. "It is not an immediate effect," Jaime Matta, Ph.D., professor at the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico, was quoted as saying. "You don't take a vitamin today and your … [Read more...]

No Health Insurance? This May Hurt Reported April 16, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- That pounding pain in your head may only get worse if you don’t have health insurance. A new study shows people with no health insurance are less likely than the privately insured to get proper care for migraines. Nearly 12 percent of all Americans are plagued by … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Clues: Better Biopsies Reported April 16, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers say they have found clues to molecular markers on breast tumors that may predict which cancers will metastasize to the lymph node system. Predicting breast cancer spread from a sentinel lymph node removed during surgery can be a hit or miss affair, … [Read more...]

Carbs Double Heart Disease Risk in Women Reported April 15, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women, beware: A high-carb diet may double your risk of heart disease. New research illuminates the health risk that foods with a high glycemic index pose to the body -- particularly in women. Carbohydrates with a high glycemic index raise blood sugar levels … [Read more...]

Zapping Away Uterine Fibroids Reported March 18, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new minimally invasive radiology treatment shows promise in destroying uterine fibroids and relieving symptoms, eliminating the need for a hysterectomy. Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) uses high-intensity ultrasound waves to destroy fibroid … [Read more...]

Effective, Non-Invasive Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Reported March 19, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vertebroplasty, a minimally invasive treatment, offers new hope for those suffering the ravages of osteoporosis, the most common type of bone disease.   Osteoporosis affects 10 million Americans and is responsible for 700,000 vertebral … [Read more...]

Dangerous Deliveries: Keeping Mom and Baby Together Reported March 15, 2010 PHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. The most seriously affected babies often spend their crucial first hours or days separated from their mothers. New delivery units are designed to keep these high-risk babies and … [Read more...]

Pregnancy Alert: Hip Implants Reported March 15, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Moms with metal hip implants pass metal ions on to their infants while pregnant. Although the effects of this transmission aren't yet known, medical device companies are already working on technologies to reduce the release of ions from implants. Data from a new study … [Read more...]

Melanoma risk higher in Parkinson's patients Reported March 08, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with Parkinson's disease face an increased risk of the most deadly type of skin cancer, new research confirms. Exams of more than 2,000 people with Parkinson's disease found that about 1 percent currently had melanoma, Dr. John M. … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Surgery Without A Scar Reported March 09, 2010 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The stats may make you put down that next bag of chips or candy bar. The number of obese people just surpassed the number of overweight people in this country. Now, 72 million adults are considered obese. Fighting this epidemic is on the forefront in … [Read more...]

Woman suing over breast augmentation Reported March 03, 2010 NEW YORK, March 3 (UPI) -- A New York mother-of-two alleges in a lawsuit she was essentially left with four breasts because of a botched breast augmentation procedure. The New York Daily News said Wednesday Maria Alaimo, 47, is seeking $5 million in damages from Dr. Keith Berman for … [Read more...]

Study Finds Racial Differences When It Comes to Getting Enough SleepReported March 08, 2010 PLANO, TEXAS - In the dark of night Asians, African Americans, Hispanics and Whites all have something in common: We can't sleep, but for different reasons. According to the National Sleep Foundations Sleep in America poll, Asians report getting the best sleep and use sleep … [Read more...]

C-Sections on the Rise: New Insight Reported March 11, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- "Once a C-section, always a C-section" seems to be taking hold as a mantra at medical facilities across the United States. Fear over complications associated with attempting vaginal birth after a cesarean section has lead to an increase in repeat C-sections since … [Read more...]

Support Groups Improve Birth Outcomes Reported March 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Community support groups may be able to reduce neonatal deaths and lower rates of maternal depression, but only if the population coverage is wide enough and the programs are appropriately designed. In trials in Nepal, participatory women's groups reduced … [Read more...]

Moderate drinking may curb pounds on women Reported March 09, 2010 LOS ANGELES - Women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol don’t gain as much weight in midlife as those who abstain, according to a study released Monday. However, the authors as well as alcohol abuse experts were quick to say that drinking should not be heralded as a new diet nor a path to better … [Read more...]

ASA: High Fat Intake Ups Stroke Risk in Older WomenReported March 02, 2010 SAN ANTONIO -- Postmenopausal women who eat the most fat have an elevated risk of ischemic stroke, researchers found. Those who ate the most total fat -- a median of 95 grams/day -- were 44% more likely to have an ischemic stroke than those who ate the least -- a median of 25 grams/day (HR … [Read more...]

Blood-Chilling Device Could Save Stroke Victims From Brain DamageReported February 26, 2010 SAN ANTONIO — Cool runnings, indeed. A tiny device placed inside a central vein can safely refrigerate blood as it flows through stroke patients, lowering their temperature and raising the possibility that they might gain brain protection from hypothermia without having to … [Read more...]

Vaccinations may have spared Ont. new round of H1N1Reported February 10, 2010 Medical officials in Ontario say the province has likely avoided the 'third wave' of the HINI virus. Public health officials said Tuesday the immunization program, combined with the number of people who have been exposed to the virus, has boosted the level of immunity in the community … [Read more...]

High ambition can lower Alzheimer's risk Reported March 02, 2010 A new study has shown that individuals who have greater purpose in their lives are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or its precursor, mild cognitive impairment. "Purpose in life, the psychological tendency to derive meaning from life’s experiences and to possess a sense of intentionality and … [Read more...]

Low Levels Of Natural Antibody Linked To Stroke Risk   Reported February 12, 2010 New research from Sweden reveals that a person's chance of having a stroke is linked to low levels of a natural antibody in the immune system: the researchers hope to develop a vaccine that stimulates the immune system to boost … [Read more...]

Migraines Common in Women With MS Reported February 19, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although women with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience migraines more frequently that those without, women who experience migraines are not necessarily at risk to develop MS. "While having a history of migraine diagnosis was linked to MS, women with migraine need to know that … [Read more...]

Combined Mammography Cost-Effective for Some Women Reported February 23, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows that although annual breast screening using both mammography and MRI is a more time consuming and expensive process, the procedure is most likely a cost-effective way to improve life expectancy for women at high risk of breast cancer. "For … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Preventative: Bitter Melon Reported February 24, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The common dietary supplement bitter melon may be a powerful weapon in the fight against breast cancer. In vitro research now shows extract of bitter melon -- commonly used in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes -- may eventually serve as a chemopreventive against … [Read more...]

Nearly 25% Women in UK don't Have Sex After 35 Years   Reported February 16, 2010 A recent research conducted by Sky Real Lives, has revealed that more than one in four British women aged over 35 years never have sex. More than 28% of the women said that they never made love, with the figure being highest in Scotland. Around 32% of the … [Read more...]

Could chocolate lower the risk of stroke?Reported February 12, 2010 Need more reason to eat chocolate this Valentine's Day weekend? Here's one: Canadian researchers have found that eating a little bit of chocolate each week may lower the risk of having a stroke. What's more, it may also decrease the odds of dying from one. Researchers form McMaster University in … [Read more...]

Tamoxifen Use Down Reported February 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows tamoxifen use is down among women who need it most, and researchers can't pinpoint exactly why. The drug tamoxifen is prescribed for reducing the risk of breast cancer in women who are at high risk. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute looked at data from National … [Read more...]