Women Health News

Unhappy marriage is bad for your health   July 12, 2007 Married couples who constantly argue risk damaging their health, according to a study. It found that marital rows can prolong the time it takes the body to heal itself after an injury. One argument alone can slow this process by a day. And the study claims that … [Read more...]

Sex, Drinking Increase Risks for UTIsReported April 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After interviewing college-age women, researchers found that increased sexual activity and recent alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of developing urinary tract infections. Researchers worry that a young woman experiencing urinary frequency and urgency may not … [Read more...]

Soybeans Reduce Effects of MenopauseReported April 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be something in soybeans that can help reduce some of the symptoms of menopause. New research from Taiwan finds soy aglycon of isoflavone (SAI) – a group of chemicals in soybeans – has been shown to ease the effects of menopause in a rat model of the condition. The study shows … [Read more...]

Sperm Itself Transmits HIV Reported October 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sperm itself -- not just the fluid that carries it -- may play a leading role the spread of HIV by infecting dendritic cells (DCs), which then carry the virus and pass it to T cells. During sexual intercourse, HIV-infected men transmit HIV through their semen, which carries free-floating virus as … [Read more...]

Cosmetic firms mislead women over skin creams with 'sci-fi' jargon December 21, 2007 Cosmetic firms are misleading women over the effectiveness of skincare creams with incomprehensible scientific jargon, it was claimed yesterday. The consumer group Which? accused companies including L'Oreal and Garnier of baffling consumers into buying their … [Read more...]

Viagra For Women? Reported November 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A drug originally developed as an anti-depressant may work better as a female sexual boost. Researchers say it could be a Viagra for women. Three separate clinical studies have found that the anti-depressant, flibanserin, can increase libido in women who report a low sex drive. Multiple … [Read more...]

Weightlifting Benefits Breast Cancer Survivors Reported August 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Breast cancer survivors who lift weights are less likely than their non-weightlifting peers to experience worsening symptoms of lymphedema, the arm- and hand-swelling condition that plagues many women following surgery for their disease, according to University of Pennsylvania … [Read more...]

CDC: Swine flu vaccine safe; no big problems seenReported November 25, 2009 ATLANTA — There's no evidence that the swine flu vaccine is causing any serious side effects, U.S. health officials said Wednesday, in their first report on the safety of the new vaccine. Since vaccinations began in early October, the government has been tracking the safety of the swine flu … [Read more...]

Single gene defect can lead to strokeReported May 04, 2009 HOUSTON, May 4 (UPI) -- U.S.-led scientists say they have, for the first time, identified a single gene defect that can cause aneurysms, coronary artery disease and ischemic stroke. The international group of researchers, led by Dr. Dianna Milewicz at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, said … [Read more...]

Should Patients Get the H1N1 Flu Shot?Reported September 12, 2009 Its that time of year to roll up your sleeve for the annual flu shot. Drug stores across the Las Vegas valley started giving out the seasonal flu shot Tuesday. But with a vaccine for the H1N1 virus on the way, should you get both? Doctors encourage people to get a vaccine for the flu and H1N1. Health experts … [Read more...]

Sexomnia, or Sleep Sex, a legitimate medical disorderReported November 03, 2009 sexomnia-sleep-sexSexomnia, also known as Sleep Sex or informally as "banditing," is a form of parasomnia (similar to sleepwalking) where the person afflicted goes to great lengths to initiate sexual behavior while sleeping. Back in 1996, Dr. … [Read more...]

Stressed workers unable to perform wellReported January 04, 2010 WASHINGTON: Psychological stress tends to lower productivity and performance among workers, says a new study. "There is a large economic cost and a human cost," said Debra Lerner, director of the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies at Tufts Medical Centre, who led the study. Depression … [Read more...]

Women Underrepresented in Cancer ResearchReported June 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women continue to be woefully underrepresented in cancer clinical trials despite long-standing government recommendations that urge scientists to do a better job of adequately representing women, new research finds. Researchers at the University of Michigan reviewed 661 prospective … [Read more...]

Yeast Infections Often MisdiagnosedReported September 13, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many women who believe they are suffering from a common vaginal infection may actually be misdiagnosing themselves. A recent study reveals nearly three of every four women who think they have this infection are wrong. Susan Hoffstetter, Ph.D., a women's health researcher from Saint Louis … [Read more...]

Alternative Relief for Menopause Lacks EvidenceReported July 26, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twenty-five million women will experience menopause in the next 10 years. Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and sleep problems are all symptoms associated with the big change. Physicians and patients began to seek … [Read more...]

Call for new focus on women and HIV in Latin America and the Caribbean Wednesday, 1-Dec-2004 Women represent the fastest growing segment of the population living with HIV in Latin America and the Caribbean, and new efforts are urgently needed to halt the spread of the epidemic in the female population, representatives of ten United Nations … [Read more...]

Alcohol 'helps older women live longer' Reported December 13, 2007 Elderly women who have a tipple or two a day live longer than their tee totaling counterparts, an Australian study has found. An analysis of more than 12,000 older women found that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol in line with national recommendations has health … [Read more...]

More than three coffees a day could protect memory August 07, 2007 DRINKING more than three cups of coffee a day helped protect older women against some age-related memory decline, French researchers said today, giving women more reason to love the world's most popular stimulant. Men did not enjoy the same benefit, they said. … [Read more...]

Better Kidneys for Black Patients Reported July 29, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research could help doctors complete more successful kidney transplants in black patients. For unknown reasons, racial disparities exist in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and kidney transplantation. Black patients are 2.7 times less likely to receive a kidney transplant than white … [Read more...]

Causes of Cervical Cancer Identified in India Reported October 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- India shoulders one-fourth of the global burden of cervical cancer caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), and it's the most common cancer among women in the country. Researchers are now one step closer to a more effective vaccination program in India, a measure that could … [Read more...]

How depression influences women's sex lives January 12, 2005 Reported by Susan Aldridge, PhD, medical journalist Women with a history of depression get less pleasure from sex, according to a new survey.Mood is likely to have an influence on many aspects of sexuality, such as desire and satisfaction. … [Read more...]

Dance Dance … Create! Reported May 26, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study reveals that video games can enhance creativity. As parents lecture their kids on spending less time playing video games like Halo and Mario Kart, researchers are looking into new ways that games like these can be used as serious communication tools. A recent study reveals how … [Read more...]

Disabilities Plague Older WomenReported May 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – It’s common knowledge women live longer than men. But is it a better life? For many, the answer is no, report Duke University Medical Center researchers. Their study finds women suffer up to two and a half times more disability in old age than men. The cause: greater rates of obesity and arthritis. … [Read more...]

Size of Social Circle Tied to Women's Heart Health NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An older woman's risk of dying from heart disease may be related to the number of family and social relationships she has, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among 503 women with symptoms of coronary artery disease at the study's start, those with … [Read more...]

Drug for Inflammatory Breast CancerReported April 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – An oral medication could help some patients with inflammatory breast cancer. Aggressive forms of inflammatory breast cancer can be difficult to treat, often unresponsive to chemotherapy, radiation or approved medications. For patients whose disease is resistant to anthracycline or taxane and … [Read more...]

End-of-Life Talks Benefit All Reported October 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors who have frank discussions with their dying patients about end-of-life issues are doing their patients and their families a favor. According to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers who conducted interviews with 332 patients who ultimately died, those who had end-of-life discussions … [Read more...]

Aging: You can hurry it, but you can't slow it Reported July 13, 2009 Nothing in gerontology comes close to fulfilling the promise of a dramatically extended life span -- despite bold claims to the contrary. "I have little doubt that gerontologists will eventually find a way to avoid, or more likely, delay, the unpleasantries of extended life," says S. Jay Olshansky, … [Read more...]

Fractures up Death Risk for Men and WomenReported February 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Older men and women who suffer a broken bone are at higher risk of dying over the next five to ten years, and among those who have a second fracture, the risk period is even longer. Australian researchers arrived at those conclusions after studying mortality rates and bone fractures … [Read more...]

Gene Mutation Linked to Fertility Problems Reported May 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A genetic mutation may be responsible for some cases of premature ovarian failure, report United States and Chinese researchers. Their study of 100 Chinese women with the condition implicated mutations in a gene called FIGLA, which helps to control the differentiation of egg cells in … [Read more...]