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Canadian study documents continued decline in hormone therapy usage

Ever since menopause was first discussed publicly, the debate over the use of hormone therapy (HT) has monopolized headlines.

22 Aug 2017

Sex-until-after-marriage programs in the United States have been ineffective study shows

Two research papers have been released that show that the abstinence-only-until-marriage (AOUM) programs and policies in the United States are ineffective by and large and have not been successful in reducing risky sexual behaviors or early initiation of sex. Studies have reported that these are programs that successfully withhold medically accurate information not to mention infringe on adolescent human rights and reinforce gender stereotypes. The findings are published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

22 Aug 2017

Review provides new recommendations to manage menopausal symptoms after breast cancer

A large proportion of the world's estimated 9.3 million breast cancer survivors experience menopausal symptoms or clinical manifestations of estrogen deficiency.

22 Aug 2017

Oregon, Texas are latest states to put down markers on abortion coverage

Federal health insurance rules are a moving target, and it's unclear whether Republicans will take another run at replacing the Affordable Care Act. In the meantime, some states are staking out strong positions on coverage of abortion, cementing their position regardless of how the federal landscape changes.

22 Aug 2017

Female patients with esophageal cancer have superior response to treatment, study reveals

Female patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer that is treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery are more likely to have a favorable response to the treatment than male patients are, and women are less likely to experience cancer recurrence, according to a study published online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

22 Aug 2017

Breast milk protective against bacterial infections

A new study has found that the complex mixture of sugars, proteins and fats in mother’s milk possesses certain properties that can protect babies against bacterial infections like Streptococci too. Researchers from Vanderbilt University looked at the antibacterial properties of breast milk and found that the sugars in it have antibacterial properties and also work to enhance the antibacterial properties of the proteins in breast milk.

21 Aug 2017

Women with a medical history of breast or ovarian cancer often fail to test for inherited genetic changes

A new study conducted by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, states that among nearly 4 million women in the United States who possess a medical history of ovarian cancer or breast cancer, 1.5 million have an increased risk of bearing some kinds of genetic mutations, which might increase the probability of causing additional cancers in the future.

21 Aug 2017

Study: More than 80% of women at risk for breast, ovarian cancer have not taken simple genetic test

Of the nearly 4 million women in the United States who have had either breast cancer or ovarian cancer, at least 1.5 million have a high risk of carrying certain types of genetic mutations that could increase their risk for additional cancers in the future.

21 Aug 2017

Walnuts reduce hunger by activating a certain brain region, say researchers

Scientists have shown that eating walnuts activates a region of the brain involved in the control of hunger and food cravings, which could explain why people report feeling full after eating them.

21 Aug 2017

Licorice could pose health risk by interacting with medications

Licorice roots have a diverse and flavorful history, having been used in ancient Egyptian times as a tea and in traditional Chinese medicines, all the way to today as a flavoring agent and as an ingredient in some licorice candies.

21 Aug 2017

Study may provide valuable guidance to women about choosing mammography screening

When to initiate screening for breast cancer, how often to screen, and how long to screen are questions that continue to spark emotional debates.

21 Aug 2017

Lowering nicotine levels, use of e-cigarettes and raising cigarette prices associated with smoking cessation

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have waged a war against smoking and now new steps are in place to help quitters go ahead and stop smoking.

20 Aug 2017

Binge TV viewing increasingly prevalent - poses a threat to sleep

According to new research that looked at the TV viewing habits and sleep histories of 423 persons between ages of 18 and 25 years, binge watching or consuming multiple episodes of a TV series at one sitting can significantly affect sleep. Regular TV watching on the other hand does not affect sleep detrimentally to that extent according to study author Liese Exelmans a doctoral researcher at the University of Leuven's School of Mass Communication Research in Belgium. The study was published in the current issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

20 Aug 2017

Researchers highlight global burden of suboptimal fetal growth in low-and middle-income countries

In low-and middle-income countries, it is common for babies to be born of low birth weight, due to either inadequate growth in utero (fetal growth restriction) and/or preterm birth, (birth before 37 weeks gestation).

18 Aug 2017

Hypertension during pregnancy linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Women who experience hypertension during pregnancy face an increased risk of heart disease and hypertension later in life, according to a new study.

18 Aug 2017

Peanut allergy successfully kept at bay with immune-based therapy

Australian researchers from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute have come up with a latest study results showing that peanut allergy could be treated successfully with an immune-based therapy. This new therapy helped children allergic to peanuts eat these nuts with no reactions for up to four years. The study appeared this week in the journal Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

17 Aug 2017

Researchers get closer to creating new blood test that can identify breast cancer brain metastasis

Houston Methodist cancer researchers are now closer to creating a blood test that can identify breast cancer patients who are at increased risk for developing brain metastasis, and also monitor disease progression and response to therapy in real time.

17 Aug 2017

Women’s decision-making habits combined with values impact choice of breast cancer treatment

A new study finds that more than half of women with early stage breast cancer considered an aggressive type of surgery to remove both breasts.

17 Aug 2017

Often missing in the health care debate: Women’s voices

Women, in particular, have a lot at stake in the fight over the future of health care. Not only do many depend on insurance coverage for maternity care and contraception, they are struck more often by such diseases as autoimmune conditions, osteoporosis, breast cancer and depression.

17 Aug 2017

Study finds link between outdoor light at night and breast cancer risk

Women who live in areas with higher levels of outdoor light at night may be at higher risk for breast cancer than those living in areas with lower levels, according to a large long-term study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The link was stronger among women who worked night shifts.

17 Aug 2017

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Canadian study documents continued decline in hormone therapy usage

Sex-until-after-marriage programs in the United States have been ineffective study shows

Review provides new recommendations to manage menopausal symptoms after breast cancer

Oregon, Texas are latest states to put down markers on abortion coverage

Female patients with esophageal cancer have superior response to treatment, study reveals

Breast milk protective against bacterial infections

Women with a medical history of breast or ovarian cancer often fail to test for inherited genetic changes

Study: More than 80% of women at risk for breast, ovarian cancer have not taken simple genetic test

Walnuts reduce hunger by activating a certain brain region, say researchers

Licorice could pose health risk by interacting with medications

Study may provide valuable guidance to women about choosing mammography screening

Lowering nicotine levels, use of e-cigarettes and raising cigarette prices associated with smoking cessation

Binge TV viewing increasingly prevalent - poses a threat to sleep

Researchers highlight global burden of suboptimal fetal growth in low-and middle-income countries

Hypertension during pregnancy linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Peanut allergy successfully kept at bay with immune-based therapy

Researchers get closer to creating new blood test that can identify breast cancer brain metastasis

Women’s decision-making habits combined with values impact choice of breast cancer treatment

Often missing in the health care debate: Women’s voices

Study finds link between outdoor light at night and breast cancer risk

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