Women Health News

Vending machines to give teenagers condoms Reported February 08, 2008 Free condoms and pregnancy testing kits are to be dispensed from interactive vending machines in chemists as part of a contraception drive.The dispensers could also give out kits to test for diseases such as chlamydia and … [Read more...]

Heart Failure: A Growing Epidemic Reported November 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seniors are being treated for heart failure at alarming rates. A new study warns rates are now at epidemic proportions. “The prevention and treatment of heart failure has become an urgent public health need with national implications,” Longjian Liu, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of … [Read more...]

Hospital Choice Could Mean Life or Death Reported June 26, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When the heart is involved, a woman's choice of hospitals makes a huge difference as to whether she'll come out of the experience alive. The latest study from the health ratings organization, Health Grades, Inc., shows women who went to the best performing hospitals for cardiovascular … [Read more...]

HIV risk higher in abused women in India Reported August 14, 2008 BOSTON, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Married women in India whose husbands abuse them physically and sexually have an increased risk of HIV infection, researchers said. Jay G. Silverman of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston and colleagues conducted a study in 2007 and 2008 to assess … [Read more...]

Informed Women Unlikely to Take Tamoxifen Reported December 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While as many as 10 million women could be eligible to take the drug tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer, side effects like hot flashes, sexual problems and blood clots discourage many from taking the step. A new study suggests women at high risk for breast cancer … [Read more...]

Lack of Sleep may Cause Elderly Falls Reported September 09, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Experts say about one-third of older adults experience dangerous falls each year -- and a new study says lack of sleep may be exacerbating the problem. A study at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute shows women age 70 and older who sleep five hours or less per night … [Read more...]

New drug may restore memory with Alzheimer's diseaseReported December 25, 2007 A 2006 study by MetLife found that adults over age 55 fear Alzheimer's disease more than cancer, and with good reason. Alzheimer's creeps up on patients and their families, robbing more than half of all Americans over age 85 of their memory and ability to care for themselves. But what is … [Read more...]

Women turn to acupuncture for "nonsurgical facelift"Reported July 18, 2008 TORONTO -- Tired of Botox? Can't stand the thought of another chemical peel? Perhaps, acupuncture is the answer. Facial acupuncture treatment, dubbed "nonsurgical face-lift" has grown in popularity over the past few years. "Ten years ago, the alternative was Botox, fillers and all that stuff. Now, 10 … [Read more...]

Women Live Longer With Lung Cancer  Reported November 3, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with lung cancer may have an advantage over men with the disease when it comes to survival. New research shows women with lung cancer live longer than men, even if the disease goes untreated. Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York reviewed nearly 19,000 cases of … [Read more...]

More Therapy Suggested for Rare Breast CancerReported December 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center have identified an association between a rare type of breast cancer and multiple tumors undetected by mammography or ultrasound. Mucinous carcinoma is a type of invasive breast cancer that has long been associated … [Read more...]

New Predictors of IVF successReported July 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In-vitro fertilization treatments (IVF) yield unpredictable results; the national success rate is between 30 and 40 percent for women under 38 years. New research may identify genetic predictors for the potential outcome for IVF patients. Dr. Cathy Allan from the Retunda Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, … [Read more...]

No Benefit of HRT for Heart Reported December 28, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are a number of studies on how hormone replacement therapy may or may not benefit a woman’s heart. A new study shows HRT has no impact on the endothelial function in postmenopausal women. Endothelial function is an early indicator of … [Read more...]

One in 20 people suffers from severe anxiety or neurosis, feeling agitated and worried about what are often trivial day-to-day issues, to a degree that interferes with their life. They may constantly feel butterflies in their stomach, palpitations, sickness or headaches. Sleep problems are also common and there may be endless health worries. The situation is often made … [Read more...]

Pessimism Hazardous to Women’s Health Reported August 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Don’t worry! Be happy! Optimistic women have a lower risk of developing heart disease or dying from any cause compared to pessimistic women, according to new research. Researchers also reported women with a high degree of cynical hostility — harboring hostile thoughts toward others or … [Read more...]

Predicting Breast Cancer Survival RatesReported June 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Two proteins in the blood may predict the chances of long-term survival for breast cancer patients, according to a new study. Researchers measured the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA) in 734 breast cancer patients 31 months after their diagnoses. They found … [Read more...]

Russian women smokers have doubled Reported January 29, 2008 British researchers said advertising helped boost the number of women smokers in Russia -- from 7 percent in 1992 to almost 15 percent by 2003. Dr. Anna Gilmore of the School for Health at the University of Bath and colleagues at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and … [Read more...]

Sad Moms Equal Sleepless BabiesReported May 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Women who suffer from depression before their babies are born are more likely to have infants who keep them up at night. A new study finds these infants have a harder time settling down to sleep, sleep for shorter periods of time, and take shorter daytime naps than infants whose mothers did not … [Read more...]

BMA Response To Conservative Party Health Plans, UK22 June 2007 The BMA is pleased that its call to value NHS staff and engage with health professionals and patients has figured highly in the Conservative party health proposals. Commenting on the Conservative pledge for an 'independent NHS', Dr Jonathan Fielden, Chairman of the BMA's … [Read more...]

Moderate female drinkers less likely to have Alzheimer's later on 21 Jan 2005 Older women who drink a moderate amount of alcohol each day may be helping to keep their minds sharp, according to researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and … [Read more...]

Ultrasound Reduces Biopsies for Women Reported December 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Targeted breast ultrasound of suspicious areas of the breast, including lumps, is a safe, reliable and cost-effective alternative to invasive biopsies for women under age 40, according to researchers. "By performing high-quality breast ultrasound, we can reduce the … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Treats Urinary IncontinenceReported February 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It prevents diabetes, controls high blood pressure, corrects cholesterol levels and improves mood -- and new research shows weight loss can practically cure urinary incontinence in women. A recent study that involved 338 obese and overweight women with urinary continence shows those who … [Read more...]

CDC: Pot can be a food-borne illness factorReported September 03, 2009 ATLANTA, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Marijuana can be a potential contaminant and be a factor in food-borne illnesses, U.S. health officials warn. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report released Thursday says that in April 2009, the Los Angeles Police Department and … [Read more...]

HRT may shrink brain Reported January 12, 2009 Chicago - Hormone replacement therapy may cause brain shrinkage in women 65 and older, explaining why the drugs increase problems with memory and thinking in older women, US researchers said on Monday. Researchers had thought hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is known to increase the risk of strokes, might be causing … [Read more...]

H-Y Effect Increases Early Kidney Graft FailureReported July 30, 2009 HOUSTON, July 30 -- Women who receive kidneys from deceased male donors have an increased risk of graft failure during the first year but not after that, a review of a large transplant database showed. Female recipients of kidneys from deceased male donors had a statistically significant 12% higher … [Read more...]

Fighting dementia, smoking without the smokeReported January 11, 2009 Las Vegas — Technology meant to improve health and well-being featured at the Consumer Electronics Show hint at new approaches to old problems. For the smoker who can't kick the habit, the aging boomer worried about the onset of dementia, or someone just looking to relax, an array of gadgets promise to … [Read more...]

Optimistic women live longer, healthierReported August 11, 2009 WASHINGTON: Being an optimist really is good for your health, especially if you're a woman, says a new research. The research, reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, has found that women who think positive have a lower risk of developing heart disease or dying from any cause … [Read more...]

A Drink To Healthy Aging Reported December 14, 2007 ScienceDaily (Dec. 14, 2007) — Researchers at the University of Newcastle say a glass of wine a day may be of benefit to the health of older women. A study by the University's Priority Research Centre for Gender, Health and Ageing, in collaboration with the Hunter Medical Research … [Read more...]

Maternity Coalition pressures Govt over midwife programSunday, November 7, 2004 The Maternity Coalition wants the ACT Government to respond to an Assembly report on child birth, released in May, recommending an expansion of the midwives program at the Canberra Hospital. The Government is yet to respond to the report from the ACT Standing Committee on Health, which … [Read more...]

MDs give OK to hormone therapy Reported January 23, 2009 With unprecedented numbers of Canadian women about to enter menopause, Canadian doctors are telling women it's safe to go back on hormones. An expert panel convened by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada has concluded that no treatment is as effective as hormone therapy for hot flashes and other … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Levels Linked to Cancer Reported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The risk of cancer in diabetics may be connected to cholesterol levels. Researchers from Hong Kong looked at 6,107 Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. They found LDL cholesterol levels below 2.80 mmol/L and at levels of at least 3.90 mmol/L were both associated with a much higher risk of … [Read more...]