Women Health News

New relief for monthly pain Reported January 15, 2008 A "predictable nuisance" is how most women might describe their monthly periods, but for nearly 10 million American women who suffer from menorrhagia, or heavy menstrual bleeding, a period can cause extreme discomfort and wreak havoc on personal and professional lives. In the past few years, a procedure … [Read more...]

Genetic Screening for Diabetes? Reported November 24, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using genetics to predict type 2 diabetes may not be as big of a breakthrough as researchers hoped -- at least not yet. Although recent research has identified 18 gene variants that increase an individual’s risk for type 2 diabetes, a recently published New England Journal of … [Read more...]

Substantial bone loss seen with Depo-Provera use Dec 23, 04 The results of a new study confirm that using the contraceptive Depo-Provera is associated with bone loss.Depo-Provera, also known as DMPA, is a long-lasting contraceptive hormone that is injected every three months.Dr. M. Kathleen Clark and colleagues at … [Read more...]

Women Short Changed on Heart Care Reported November 14, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women are receiving the short end of the stick when it comes to heart treatment, report investigators who looked at outcomes of more than 4,800 women and 7,700 men with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The problem? Researches say women aren’t as likely as men to be sent for diagnostic … [Read more...]

High Blood Sugar Increases Birth Risks Reported May 12, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even if a pregnant woman doesn’t have diabetes, higher than normal blood sugar levels put her and her babies at risk for birth problems similar to those of diabetic mothers and their babies. Elevated blood sugar levels make a caesarean delivery and an abnormally high body weight for the baby … [Read more...]

Report: Thousands of Indian women die needlessly in maternal deathsReported October 07, 2009 NEW DELHI — Tens of thousands of Indian women die needlessly every year during pregnancy or because of childbirth-related problems, a human rights group said Wednesday, blaming a medical system hobbled by poor planning, caste discrimination, a lack of accountability and limited … [Read more...]

Infection Dangerous After Heart Transplant Reported October 12, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who develop a central nervous system infection after having a heart transplant are at serious risk for death. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minn., collected data from 315 consecutive heart transplant recipients from 1988 through 2006. They … [Read more...]

Women's health after childbirth July 16, 2007 Longitudinal multi centre survey with a similar design in France and Italy. Women were interviewed three times: at birth and twice after childbirth. At 12 months after childbirth, the survey was postal in both countries. Women who had been delivered of their first or second baby in three … [Read more...]

Health-conscious Japanese women are running in style Reported May 12, 2008 TOKYO: 'The quickest way to beauty is to sweat." So goes the battle cry in a recent issue of Anan, Tokyo's most influential women's magazine. A year ago this same publication had boldly endorsed sex as the surefire way of attaining and … [Read more...]

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...]