Women Health News

Kill Fat Cells, Reverse Diabetes? Reported October 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fighting diabetes could start in our fat cells. Researchers found killing off certain immune cells in fat and muscle can rapidly reverse insulin resistance. Numerous studies have shown the dangerous cycle of obesity leading to insulin resistance, which can cause type 2 diabetes. Now, … [Read more...]

South Korean Women Fight Stigma Against Single Mothers Reported October 09, 2009 A small group of South Korean women is working to establish the country's first association to defend the rights of unmarried pregnant women to give birth and raise their own children, the New York Times reports. The group has garnered support from Korean-born adoptees … [Read more...]

Exercise that's a breath of fresh airReported November 25, 2007 What's the fitness/mental health secret that won't cost you a cent and doesn't require any fancy equipment or awkward poses? Breathing. OK, we know you already do that. But we're talking about meditative breathing, which involves thinking about and focusing on your breath. It's harder than you think, but the … [Read more...]

Sexual woes don't upset women Reported December 04, 2008 Los Angeles, Dec 04: The majority of women who experience low libido, poor arousal or face difficulties in orgasming, don't seem upset by these problems. These findings are based on one of the largest ever studies of its kind, which probed 32,000 women aged between 18 and 100 plus years across the US, regarding … [Read more...]

Stem cells used to rebuild breastsReported November 16, 2007 SAN ANTONIO -- For the first time, doctors have used stem cells from liposuctioned fat to fix breast defects in women who have had cancerous lumps removed. The approach is experimental but holds promise for millions left with cratered areas and breasts that look very different from each other after cancer … [Read more...]

Low-Income Women Skipping Vital Breast Cancer MedsReported May 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research shows low-income women are less likely to survive breast cancer. Now, Duke researchers are helping explain why. They find many of these women stop taking medicines aimed at blocking hormones associated with the disease. The investigators looked at data on women insured by … [Read more...]

Midlife Migraines Linked to Lesions Reported June 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Middle-aged women who experienced migraine headaches with aura (sensory disturbances affecting vision, balance or speech) had a higher prevalence of cerebellar brain lesions when they were older, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical … [Read more...]

Napping Hurts Recovery Reported September 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While an afternoon nap may feel like just what the doctor ordered, it may hinder recovery for older adults during a rehabilitation stay. The effects can even last months after patients leave. Following an illness or injury, many older adults must go to a rehabilitation facility, like a nursing home, … [Read more...]

New Gene for Macular Degeneration Reported October 08, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers are gaining a new understanding of a major cause of blindness among older people. Investigators from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom have linked age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to variations in the SERPING1 gene. SERPING1 is responsible for producing … [Read more...]

Wound-healing activity may identify women at risk for disease spread (HealthDay News) - Breast cancer cells have a lot in common with a cut finger. Stanford University researchers have found that what happens on a molecular level during the wound-healing process closely resembles the cellular activity gone haywire in … [Read more...]

Osteoporosis Drug Prevents Breast Cancer Reported June 11, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug approved for osteoporosis prevention and treatment may also prevent breast and other types of cancer. A study at the University of California at San Diego found post-menopausal women who took the drug raloxifene (Evista) were 55 percent less likely to develop … [Read more...]

Revitalizing Aging Skin Reported September 16, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Skin becomes more fragile and less resilient to damage as it ages. New be research suggests there may a way to improve the function of aging skin, at least in certain areas of the body. All skin undergoes a natural aging process, but skin that is exposed to sun typically experiences signs of aging … [Read more...]

Minority women's health conference to be held in Nashua June 21, 2007 NASHUA, N.H. --New Hampshire's first health conference for minority women will be held in Nashua next week, drawing participants from across the state, including 71 refugees from Somalia, Russia, and South and Central America. "We want to motivate and empower … [Read more...]

Smokers Should Eat Broccoli Reported November 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have a cancer preventative property that appears to work specifically in smokers. In the first comprehensive study of it’s kind, researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, N.Y., analyzed cancer cases and controls matched on smoking status. … [Read more...]

The Baby Blues ... Or Something Else? Reported November 14, 2005  ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Many women suffer from postpartum depression after pregnancy. Sometimes, however, the baby blues is actually a different disorder. Mary Ellen Lukasiewicz, a mother of three, says, "I would have him sitting on my lap watching TV or reading, and I'd have a thought … [Read more...]

Stopping Colon CancerReported February 27, 2009 TUCSON, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year 150,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with colon cancer -- a third of them will die. A new combination of drugs, however, may stop the disease before it even starts. "When they said, 'You have cancer,' I said, 'That can't be,'" Ivelisse Page, recalled to Ivanhoe. … [Read more...]

Improving Breast Cancer Survival Rates Reported October 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Breast Cancer deaths are declining due to a combination of early detection through screening mammography and improved adjuvant treatments, according to the research announced in the New England Journal of Medicine. The combination of screening and adjuvant therapy reduced the breast … [Read more...]

Swedes get more liberal about sex   Reported January 22, 2008 Swedes might have long rejected foreigners' assumptions that they have a free-and-easy attitude to sex, but a new survey shows that the country has loosened up considerably in matters of the flesh. The report, from the National Board of Health and Welfare, … [Read more...]

Campaign for breast-feeding rightsMarch 29 Midwives have launched a campaign to protect the rights of breast-feeding mothers. Despite years of public education about breast-feeding, women can still be asked to remove themselves from public places throughout much of Britain, campaigners say. Midwives, student midwives and mothers have … [Read more...]

Gel effective for women with overactive bladder Reported May 05, 2009 CHICAGO (Reuters Health) - Applying a gel containing the anti-spasmodic agent oxybutynin to the skin is safe and effective for women with overactive bladder, according to a study reported here at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association. Overactive bladder can be disabling and is … [Read more...]

Swine flu victim 'had advanced lung disease'Reported August 04, 2009 The Qatari national, who died of swine flu, could not be diagnosed of the virus early enough because he was having severe pneumonia, a senior health official said yesterday.   "The victim had already received treatment in a private hospital in Dubai before he came to Hamad Hospital with advanced lung … [Read more...]

Regular exercise plus caloric reduction may achieve better health results: study Reported January 09, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Combining regular exercise with cutting calories would achieve better health outcomes, according to a new study. "It's better to lose weight with a combination of caloric reduction and exercise rather than caloric reduction alone," said … [Read more...]

Healthy mind really does live in a healthy bodyReported December 05, 2009 Washington: A new study has proved an old saying 'healthy mind lives in a healthy body'. Researchers from University of Gothenburg in Sweden have revealed that regular exercise boosts brain power of young adults. It improves blood flow to the brain that could help build new brain cells. The study … [Read more...]

New awareness campaign for women's heart diseaseMarch 18 March 18 - A new initiative was launched yesterday to highlight the differences in heart disease treatment for men and women. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has set up the 'Women at Heart' campaign to raise awareness of women's cardiovascular disease and encourage … [Read more...]

Hot women, cold men will live longer Reported July 04, 2008 LOOKING to live to a ripe old age? A triumvirate of sun, sand and surf may be the key if you're a woman, while men might do well to consider relocating to cooler climes. Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot yesterday released a list of regions where populations enjoy Australia's … [Read more...]

Working women in best of health September 22, 2005, The Australian WOMEN juggling paid work and the unpaid care of their families are in better mental and physical health than those who stay home. And younger women in their 20s are more likely to be stressed than their mothers or grandmothers, a 10-year study of 40,000 … [Read more...]

Caffeine Helps Muscles Refuel Reported July 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After an intense workout you’re probably inclined to reach for a glass of water, but new research reveals reaching for a cup of coffee may be more beneficial to your muscles. Researchers at the American Physiological Society found glycogen -- the muscle’s primary fuel source during exercise -- is … [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...]