Women Health News

Mothers: Drink Milk to Prevent MS Reported February 10, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows drinking milk during pregnancy could boost protection against the debilitating condition multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life. The study included nearly 36,000 nurses whose mothers participated in surveys in 2001 noting their diets during pregnancy. Of those … [Read more...]

Breast Cancer Drug Thwarted by Protein Reported February 11, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Overexpression of certain forms of the protein cyclin E renders the drug letrozole ineffective among women with estrogen-receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers. Cyclin E is one of the proteins that regulates the cell cycle, influencing how rapidly a cell divides. In … [Read more...]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day Tuesday, 02 February 2010 Wednesday, February 3, is the 24th annual observation of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. On that date and in the coming weeks, coaches, educators, recreation directors, parents, and girls across the country will celebrate with special events. Participants will be able to learn new skills and … [Read more...]

Is It Possible Tone Arms With Minimal Exercise? Tuesday, 02 February 2010 By Katherine Crawford M.S. It is possible to tone up arms with almost no effort whatsoever. The secret is called effortless fat loss. This type of fat loss always you to eat as much as you want. The trick for entering the effortless fat loss mode is to modify your style of eating. Once your … [Read more...]

Becoming Physically Fit for the Year Written by Tim Moore Tuesday, 02 February 2010 17:13 Madisonville, KY – We are one month into the new year. So, how is the new year's resolution coming? Have you been able to “Turn over a new leaf, change your lifestyle, or get rid of that bad habit?” Each new year brings a flood of resolutions. Most of us think of the new year as … [Read more...]

Digital Mammograms Deliver Less Radiation Reported January 25, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the largest mammography trials in history shows that the radiation dose associated with digital mammography is significantly lower than conventional film mammography. Researchers found that digital mammography delivered 22 percent less radiation than conventional … [Read more...]

Preventing Unnecessary Appendectomies Reported January 26, 2010 OAK BROOK, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preoperative computed tomography (CT) may help reduce unnecessary surgeries in women of reproductive age with suspected acute appendicitis. "We found that rising utilization of preoperative CT over the past decade, along with advances in CT technology, … [Read more...]

Genes May Affect Breast Cancer Treatment Success Reported January 26, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A genetic signature may help predict which breast cancer patients are resistant to chemotherapy drugs, something that may guide treatment choices. The genes were discovered by a group at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who examined breast tumor specimens from 85 … [Read more...]

Sitting for long hours is deadly: Study says Reported January 23, 2010 Sitting in front of a computer for long hours places the individual at an increased risk of developing several health problems and even death, a new study finds. According to the study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, sitting for long periods is associated with certain … [Read more...]

Promising Treatment for IBD Reported January 20, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bacteria that produce compounds to reduce inflammation and strengthen host defenses could be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Such probiotic microbes could be the most successful treatment for IBD to date. IBD is inflammation of the gastro-intestinal tract that causes … [Read more...]

Rebuilding After Breast Cancer Reported January 15, 2010 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The scars from a mastectomy are not only physical: They take an emotional toll on women. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says 70 percent of breast cancer patients who are eligible for reconstruction aren't informed of their options. Now, donated human tissue is … [Read more...]

Doppler Ultrasound Makes Pregnancy Safer Reported January 21, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doppler ultrasound, used in high-risk pregnancies to monitor a fetus's health, may reduce the number of Caesarean sections and still births. Doppler ultrasound is a technique used to diagnose problems during pregnancy. Doppler ultrasound monitors the rate of umbilical … [Read more...]

Abnormal Pap Smears Not Unusual July 13, 2007 Science Daily — A report, published in health journal Sexual Health, has found nearly all women had had at least one Pap smear test in their lives with 26 percent reporting an abnormal result. Two thirds of these women were treated at clinics after abnormal tests with about one in five women reporting … [Read more...]

More Young, Unmarried Women In China Having Abortions, Health Experts Say17 May 2007 An increasing number of single women, including teenagers, in China are having abortions, according to Chinese health experts, the New York Times reports. Typically, abortion has been associated with married women complying with the country's … [Read more...]

Nighttime work linked to miscarriage AARHUS, Denmark, Nov 16, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- A Danish study has found women who worked fixed nighttime hours while pregnant were more likely to suffer miscarriages. Jin Liang Zhu of the Danish Epidemiology Research Centre, Aarhus, Denmark, … [Read more...]

Double Breakthrough may Combat Malaria Reported December 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The discovery of new protein biomarkers in the blood may help doctors detect two dangerous forms of malaria earlier. Scientists recently found women with placental malaria -- a form of the disease that develops in the placenta of a pregnant woman and affects her unborn child -- carry a … [Read more...]

Early Babies: How Soon is too Soon? Reported June 02, 2009 ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's becoming a common trend: women choosing to deliver their babies early for convenience. Traditionally, the thought was anytime after 37 weeks was OK to deliver. However, recent research may have mothers and their doctors thinking twice before choosing to deliver before 40 weeks. … [Read more...]

Fatty Oils Treat Breast Cancer   Reported June 13, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows a substance found in oily fish, like salmon or tuna, could be combined with a common anesthetic to treat breast cancer. Tests show the substance, omega-3, when combined with the anesthetic propofol can stop breast cancer cells from becoming malignant. The findings suggest … [Read more...]

Fight Against Brain Cancer Advances Reported September 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There’s new information in the fight against the most common and lethal brain cancer in the United States. Glioblastoma (GBM) affects more than 21,000 people in this country each year. Most patients don’t live past 14 months after diagnosis. The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), a group of more … [Read more...]

Genetic Twist in Breast Cancer Treatment StudyReported March 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A breast cancer patient's genetic makeup could influence the way she reacts to treatment options. This is the conclusion of a new study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Researchers discovered women whose cells harbor harmful mutations … [Read more...]

Heart Disease and Happiness Reported July 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Better treatments for heart disease may help people live longer, but are they enjoying that extra time? A new study from the American Heart Association finds adults with coronary heart disease (CHD) scored up to 9 percent lower on four scales measuring quality of life than those without CHD. Quality … [Read more...]

Hydration Without Calories Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new sports drink that describes itself as a zero-calorie, zero sweetener water beverage may be a good option for athletes seeking hydration. A new study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting demonstrated that Aqua-Lyte doesn’t contain the sugars, calories and artificial … [Read more...]

Orissa ranks second in tobacco consumption, next to mizoram Reported June 22, 2008 Bhubaneswar, June 22: Women in Orissa are lighting up the cancer stick or chewing tobacco more often than their counterparts in other states. In a recent survey, the state stood second when it came to tobacco consumption among women, next only to Mizoram. The … [Read more...]

IVF Can't Reverse Age-Related Infertility Reported January 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In vitro fertilization (IVF) may be a good option for younger women but not for women over 40, new research shows. A New England Journal of Medicine study shows among women younger than 35, between 65 and 86 percent of those who underwent IVF gave birth to a live baby. On the other … [Read more...]

Japanese women seeking UK mates Sunday, 14 November, 2004 The record number of single men living in the UK could soon be fielding offers from the Orient. A dating agency has opened its first UK office to help single Japanese women find romance in Britain. Destina Japan says many of the women believe Japanese men do not … [Read more...]

Killing Ourselves? Reported July 02, 2009 ROCKVILLE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We are spending more money to fight disease and cure cancer than any other country in the world, but Americans are still managing to kill themselves. The number one cause of death for both men and women is preventable.   What do the latest stats reveal about you?   … [Read more...]

South Korean women see short cut to success through cosmetic surgery Reported January 18, 2008 Park Min-joo is preparing to get her jawbone cut away and her cheekbones shaved. And she is still toying with the idea of having a large section of her gums cut out so that her mouth can be pushed back into her face. In South Korea, where … [Read more...]

Fever can unlock autism's grip: studyReported December 03, 2007 CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed light on the roots of the condition and perhaps provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on Monday. It appears that fever restores nerve cell communications in regions of the autistic brain, … [Read more...]

Spouse's health may be affected by partner's sicknessReported February 13, 2008 LOS ANGELES -- A sick husband or wife who needs to be admitted to hospital increases the risk of death for their spouse, the latest findings show. Researchers attribute this to the stress and upheaval the partner experiences while enduring the hospitalization of an ailing husband or wife. "It's … [Read more...]