Women Health News

Grow-your-own breast implants on the way A revolutionary technique using stem-cell research could soon allow women to choose breast enhancements made of living tissue instead of silicone. Scientists have been able to grow human fat cells in the laboratory for the first time. They say the breakthrough means patients could, in effect, grow … [Read more...]

Ovarian Cancer VaccineReported April 10, 2009 BUFFALO, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year, about 25,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Many already have advanced disease by the time they get that diagnosis. Because there is no good screening test and the cancer is often caught too late, overall survival is about 25 percent. A new … [Read more...]

Postmenopausal Woman and Antidepressants: Deadly Combination?Reported December 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Postmenopausal women who take antidepressants may have a greater risk of stroke or death, new research shows. For their study, researchers examined 136,293 women, ages 50 to 70, who were not taking antidepressants when they enrolled. They were followed on average … [Read more...]

Reducing the Risk for Second Breast Cancers Reported September 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Breast cancer survivors are at greater risk of developing a second breast cancer than the general population. A new study reveals particular lifestyle choices that could reduce that risk. Obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking significantly raise the risk … [Read more...]

Snoring Linked to Childhood Reported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your childhood environment may determine whether you will snore when you are an adult. A new report from Sweden shows childhood risk factors such as having pets, early respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family can all play a role on adult snoring. Researchers asked more than … [Read more...]

British Charity Helping Women Seek Illegal Late-Term Abortions in Spain The British Pregnancy Advisory Service -- a charity that receives funding from the UK's National Health Service and provides about 25% of all abortions in Britain each year -- might face an investigation for helping women obtain "illegal" late-term abortions by referring … [Read more...]

Strong Thigh Muscles Protect Women From Knee Osteoarthritis Reported August 31, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with the strongest quadriceps appear to be protected against the development of knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms, according to a new study. While thigh muscle strength does not predict the presence of knee OA uncovered in x-rays, it does … [Read more...]

The Stent Debate Reported January 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests doctors may be implanting too many artery-opening stents. A new study says patient outcomes could improve if they used a method called fractional flow reserve (FFR) or measurements of blood flow in the vessels of the heart. The study evaluates the benefits of FFR and looks at whether … [Read more...]

Tracking Breast Cancer With Less Pain Reported September 25, 2009 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year, 182,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer. For many, the key to stopping it is removing lymph nodes where cancer has spread, but finding those lymph nodes can be a painful process. A new clinical trial could make it easier and less painful to … [Read more...]

Fewer Irish women opt for abortion   Reported July 21, 2009 The number of women travelling from the Republic of Ireland to the UK for abortions has continued to decline. Figures released by the Crisis Pregnancy Agency show that last year 4,600 women attending abortion clinics in Britain gave an Irish address. That was 86 fewer than in 2007, and … [Read more...]

Sunbed use by young 'a health risk'   Reported November 12, 2009 More than a quarter of a million children could be risking their health by using sunbeds, a charity has warned. Girls as young as 11 are giving in to peer pressure in their desperation to get a tan, according to the findings of two new surveys from Cancer Research UK. Those living … [Read more...]

More Muscle Power Means Lower Alzheimer's Risk Reported November 09, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older people with stronger muscles are at reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to their weaker peers, a new study shows. Dr. Patricia A. Boyle of Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago and her colleagues found that the greater a … [Read more...]

College students show mixed feelings over H1N1 threatReported August 11, 2009 Dubai: Tertiary school students say they have mixed feelings about returning to their universities owing to the possibility of contracting the H1N1 virus. "It is a little scary because people have gone to different countries," said Mariam Zubair, a student at Middlesex University Dubai (MUD). … [Read more...]

Swine flu virus can be passed eight days after infection: studyReported September 16, 2009 MONTREAL -- How long should you or your child stay at home after coming down with swine flu?   Quebec researchers attending the American Microbiology Association conference in San Francisco Tuesday unveiled results of a preliminary study looking at the contagious reach of … [Read more...]

Flu Vaccine Inoculates Against Antibiotic OveruseReported September 08, 2009 Researchers in Canada have hurled a stone at two relatively large birds: annual outbreaks of influenza and increasing proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Their question: Would providing an opportunity for universal flu immunization result in a decrease in antibiotic use, even though … [Read more...]

Blood lead levels linked to depression, panic disorderReported December 08, 2009 Washington: A new study has shown that young adults with higher blood lead levels are more likely to have depression and panic disorders, even if they have exposure to lead levels generally considered safe. For the study, Maryse F Bouchard of the Universite de Montreal, Canada, and Harvard … [Read more...]

What's Your Stroke IQ?Reported June 09, 2009 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's America's number three killer, and number one cause of disability. However, recent studies show the nation's stroke IQ is dangerously low. More than 750,000 strokes happen every year, mostly to people who've never had one before. Understanding what your body's telling you could save … [Read more...]

Low Cholesterol May Mean Poorer Mental Powers Mon Feb 14, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - We hear plenty about the dangers of high cholesterol levels, but low levels apparently confer their own risks. Naturally low cholesterol levels are associated with poorer performance on a variety of cognitive measures, according to … [Read more...]

Breathing problem may lead to back pain in women   Reported September 01, 2009 Women who suffer from incontinence, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal problems are more likely to develop back pain, according to a new study. Australian pain researchers reviewed case histories of some 7500 young, mid-age and older women who were a part of … [Read more...]

Sexual Satisfaction Important for Women's Well-Being   Reported November 16, 2009 MONDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Sexual satisfaction is associated with better psychological well-being in women, underscoring the importance of sexual function to women's overall health, according to a study in the October issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine. … [Read more...]

Canada may move up H1N1 vaccine rolloutReported October 08, 2009 Federal health officials are considering shipping swine flu vaccine to the provinces earlier than scheduled, CBC News has learned. The plan is to issue an interim order on Oct. 19 to begin shipping up to five million doses of the H1N1 vaccine. The goal is to have the vaccine ready for distribution a week later … [Read more...]

Teens who smoke pot but not tobacco function well November 05, 2007 CTV.ca News Staff : Teens who smoke pot but not cigarettes appear to be more likely to get good grades, play sports and live with both parents than those who also use tobacco, finds a surprising new study from Switzerland. What's more, the study found that teens who smoke pot were more likely … [Read more...]

Social Support May Stave Off Depression in Women Thursday, February 10, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Feeling loved and supported by family and friends appears to protect women -- but not men -- from major depression, new research reports. In a study of more than 1,000 opposite … [Read more...]

Caffeine Protects Thinking And Memory In Older Women 07 August, 2007 New research by scientists in France and Portugal suggests that drinking caffeine may help protect thinking and memory skills in older women. The study is published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Study author Dr Karen Ritchie, of INSERM, the French … [Read more...]

Women are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of excessive drinking July 20, 2007 The scientists also found that women can become addicted to alcohol more quickly than men and suffer brain damage sooner from drinking. In the light of reports of increased problem drinking among British … [Read more...]

HPV Vaccine for Older Women, tooReported June 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The HPV vaccine isn’t just for teens. New research shows women ages 24 to 45 not already infected with the common sexually transmitted disease can receive protection against the virus following vaccination. Adolescent girls and young women have been the targets for HPV vaccination efforts. … [Read more...]

Skilled midwives can cut maternal deathsReported May 26, 2009 Ahmedabad: Maternal health has rarely got the attention of the government, but, fortunately since 1990, government has come up with different programmes such as Child Survival and Safe Motherhood programme (additional budget $300 million) in 1992; and Reproductive and Child Health-I (additional budget $250 … [Read more...]

Kinesiology Leads Attack on Obesity and Diabetes June 15, 2007 The University of Calgary's Faculty of Kinesiology announced on June 7 a major new initiative in the war against obesity and diabetes. We've all heard that exercise is good for you, but very few people think of it as the 'magic bullet' for better health. Researchers from the Faculty … [Read more...]

Most women would skip menstruation Wednesday, December 8, 2004 GAINESVILLE, Fla., Dec 07, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Nearly two-thirds of women would like to skip some of their monthly periods and a third would stop them altogether if it was safe, U.S. researchers have found. An extended-course oral contraceptive, which … [Read more...]

A boost for women's low libido?Reported February 11, 2008 Thanks to Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, men with erectile dysfunction can get on board the Food and Drug Administration-approved love train. But women who experience a different sexual problem -- sagging libido -- have been left at the station. That may be changing. BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc. is testing the safety … [Read more...]