Women Health News

Non-estrogen Option for MenopauseReported May 23, 2008 New research results show that a non-estrogen drug called Ophena significantly improves symptoms of vaginal dryness and painful intercourse in postmenopausal women, raising hopes of an alterative to estrogen replacement therapy. Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse, or dyspareunia, are two common … [Read more...]

Study: Breastfeeding Reduces Breast Cancer Risk Reported August 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – According to a new study, women with a family history of breast cancer were 59 percent less likely to develop breast cancer themselves if they breastfed their children.   "This is good news for women with a family history of breast cancer," Alison Stuebe, assistant professor of … [Read more...]

Switching Off HeadachesReported June 15, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Thirty-five million Americans suffer from migraines and chronic headaches. The pain can be so intense it immobilizes them, bringing their world to a standstill. Now, doctors are replacing medicine with a device that could shock the pain away. "The headaches were so debilitating that it was … [Read more...]

The “Write” Way To Lose Weight Reported July 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Is the pen mightier than the spoon? One new study indicates when it comes to losing weight it’s a very effective tool. According to the findings of one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials, keeping a food diary can double a person’s weight loss. “The more food records … [Read more...]

Healthy lifestyle can combat depression Reported September 24, 2007 Following a healthy lifestyle and eating a balanced diet can help to prevent the onset of depression, experts have said. Recent research by Cancer Research UK has revealed that nearly two thirds of people in the UK do not eat enough fruit and vegetables. According … [Read more...]

Weekend fat binges 'damage health' Reported 27 June, 2008 The saturated fat "binge culture" enjoyed by Britons every weekend is leading to potentially serious health problems, according to experts. A survey of 11,000 households including about 25,000 people found their typical weekend diets contained saturated fat at levels well above recommended … [Read more...]

CDC: Chlamydia screening down among womenReported May 03, 2009 ATLANTA - The percentage of young sexually active U.S. women ages 16-25 screened for chlamydia increased from 25 percent to 43 percent during 2000-2006, officials said. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Weekly Report said that the number of women screened for the sexually transmitted … [Read more...]

Defibrillators give little help to sicker patients Reported March 16, 2009 CHICAGO (Reuters) - Implantable defibrillators, which protect against deadly heart rhythms, may offer little benefit for older people who have other serious health problems at the time of heart failure, U.S. researchers said on Monday. They said implantable heart defibrillators -- which detect … [Read more...]

FDA Investigating More Dangerous Brain ScansReported December 07, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health regulators are investigating reports of dangerous radiation levels at two more California hospitals, following earlier unsafe medical scans at a Los Angeles facility. The Food and Drug Administration is probing the use of CT scans at Glendale Adventist Medical Center … [Read more...]

White Women More at Risk for Restless Legs Reported November 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Caucasian women may suffer from restless leg syndrome (RLS) up to four-times more than African-American women, new research shows. RLS is a sleeping disorder where a person has strong urge to move the legs. Two out of five Caucasian women have RLS -- almost four times more than … [Read more...]

Women Deal With Concussions Differently Reported July 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Female athletes who’ve suffered from more than one concussion recover differently than men or people without a history of concussion, according to a new report. It’s estimated there are between one and four million sports-related concussions every year in the United States. Researchers at … [Read more...]

Younger HandsReported February 13, 2006 BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- The first of the baby boomers turn 60 this year, and they're not taking aging lying down. They want to keep their energy up, their bodies fit and their minds sharp. Now, they're also searching for ways to keep their hands looking as young as they feel. … [Read more...]

After Katrina: Victim’s Mental Health Worsening Reported November 01, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two years later, the ravages of Hurricane Katrina are still seen, not just in destroyed property, but also in the minds of the storm’s victims. Harvard researchers are reporting mental illnesses are on the rise in people who lived in … [Read more...]

Amnesty: Violence Against Women Is Spreading AidsWednesday, November 24, 2004 LONDON (Reuters) -A worldwide "pandemic" of violence against women is fueling the spread of HIV/AIDS, human rights group Amnesty International said Wednesday. Mass rape and sexual violence in conflicts, coupled with collapsing health systems in countries like … [Read more...]

Female Condom Now Available in Australia07 March 2000 On International Women's Day (8th March, 2000), FPA Health announced availability of the Female Condom in Australia. FPA Health (formerly Family Planning NSW) is committed to improving the sexual and reproductive health of men and women. As part of this brief FPA Health has … [Read more...]

Smoking ups aneurysm risk in women Reported October 15, 2008 Women who smoke are significantly more likely to experience serious problems related to abdominal aortic aneurysms compared to those who do not smoke or have quit the habit, the results of a new study indicate. An aneurysm is when a blood vessel becomes abnormally large or … [Read more...]

Baby’s Soft Spot Linked to Vitamin DeficiencyReported March 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A soft spot on the top of the head is common in newborns, but it might not be as normal as some people think. A new study out of Japan suggests the condition is linked to a deficiency of the “sunshine vitamin” -- vitamin D. Researchers arrived at those conclusions after assessing … [Read more...]

Botox: The Wonder Drug?Reported May 29, 2009 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 3 million people get Botox every year to make their wrinkles and lines disappear. But the drug may be more than just a fountain of youth. It's also used for everything from stroke to migraines. Is Botox a wonder drug or is it too good to be true?   From migraines…to muscle … [Read more...]

Hormone replacement use down sharply in Canadian women over 65 Reported June 19, 2008 TORONTO — A new report shows hormone replacement therapy use by older Canadian women has dropped dramatically since a major study was published in 2002 linking HRT use to higher rates of heart attack and stroke. The study, based on data from five provinces, shows that use among senior … [Read more...]

Women 'fight off disease better'Reported June 01, 2009 A Canadian study indicates that the female sex hormone oestrogen gives women's immune systems added bite at fighting off infection. Oestrogen seems to counter an enzyme which blocks the inflammatory process. The McGill University study appears in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The researchers focused … [Read more...]

Common ADHD Alternative Not Effective Reported June 11, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder affecting three to 12 percent of children in the United States. Up to 30 percent of these children do not respond to or experience negative effects from medications prescribed to treat the symptoms of ADHD and subsequently … [Read more...]

Contraceptives Safe, But Questions RemainReported January 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Oral contraceptives are used by 80 percent of women at some point in their lives. The pills are generally safe, but experts warn some risks and benefits have yet to be examined. A recent journal article by experts at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute provides insight into hormonal … [Read more...]

Detecting Fetal Infections SoonerReported February 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research may help doctors identify and treat a life-threatening infection that is linked to premature birth, illness and death in order to prevent its devastating effects. Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine identified proteins associated with the bacterial infection early onset … [Read more...]

Exercise Reduces Hunger for Some Women Reported June 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Can exercise keep you from being hungry? A new report finds exercise reduces hunger in lean women, but not in obese women, which may lead to them eating more after a workout. Researchers from the University of Michigan wanted to better understand how changes in body fat level affect both … [Read more...]

Natural family planning as effective as the pill July 18, 2007 The system, which predicts a woman's fertile phase through measuring temperature and examining cervical secretions, was trialed in a study of 900 women; it showed the sympto-thermal method (STM) was as good as the pill in preventing … [Read more...]

Heart Attack Symptoms: Closing the Gender Gap Reported October 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to heart attack symptoms, the gender difference may not be nearly as great as we've been led to believe. In a Canadian study, researchers found no gender difference in rates of chest discomfort or other 'typical' symptoms such as arm discomfort, … [Read more...]

Hope for Kidney Failure Reported September 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One-third of kidney failure patients have certain kinds of antigens in their body that put them at high risk for organ rejection. For these patients, the chances of receiving a new kidney are slim -- but thanks to newly developed techniques, they may now have the chance to receive a life-saving … [Read more...]

HRT Ups Cancer RecurrenceReported April 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A diagnosis of breast cancer doesn’t mix well with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). According to European researchers, women who take HRT after a bout with breast cancer are significantly more likely to see their cancer return or to develop a new malignancy. The investigators compared two groups … [Read more...]

Diuretics best for hypertension4/6/2005 Diuretics work better than newer therapies in treating high blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease, researchers announced Tuesday. Researchers found diuretics are equally effective in black and non-black patients, a finding that confirms earlier studies. The latest study is the first … [Read more...]

Smoking Kills, So What?Reported June 01, 2009 PUNE: Risks are higher. But the addiction is stronger and it's a difficult business to kick the butt. Forget the menfolk, even women today seem to whiff off all these concerns with every puff they take. According to the WHO's 14th World Conference on Tobacco and Health, 2009, there has been an alarming 18 per cent rise in the … [Read more...]