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Maternal fructose intake during pregnancy leads to sex-specific changes in fetal, neonatal endocrinology

A recent study accepted for publication in Endocrinology, a publication of The Endocrine Society, reports for the first time that maternal fructose intake during pregnancy results in sex-specific changes in fetal and neonatal endocrinology.

25 Feb 2011

Abortion issues draw state-level attention

As Congress considers legislation to eliminate Planned Parenthood funding, state legislatures are also considering measures related to abortion issues.

25 Feb 2011

Genentech granted FDA hearing on Avastin for metastatic breast cancer

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a hearing to allow the company the opportunity to present its views on why Avastin® (bevacizumab) should remain FDA-approved for metastatic breast cancer (mBC). The FDA has scheduled the hearing for June 28 to 29, 2011.

25 Feb 2011

Women who suffer from menopausal symptoms may face lower risk of cardiovascular events

You are enjoying a night out with friends when it starts; first you feel flush, then a sensation of warmth crawls down your body. Soon you begin perspiring and you feel as if everyone around you can tell what is happening – another hot flash.

25 Feb 2011

DMS joins with YSC to support young women diagnosed with breast cancer

Define My Style joins Young Survival Coalition in supporting young women diagnosed with breast cancer. The YSC store in the DMS Marketplace features custom handbags designed by DMS members, aged 13-19. Add a $2 donation to your purchase and DMS will donate 50% of the profit to YSC.

25 Feb 2011

New study: Multiple full-term pregnancies may have higher risk of 'triple-negative' breast cancer

Full-term pregnancy has long been associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer, but a new study finds that the more times a woman gives birth, the higher her risk of "triple-negative" breast cancer, a relatively uncommon but particularly aggressive subtype of the disease.

24 Feb 2011

BioSante completes patient enrollment in LibiGel Phase III trial for treatment of FSD

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that enrollment of subjects in the first of two pivotal Phase III LibiGel safety and efficacy trials has been completed.

24 Feb 2011

Willow launches Italian version breast health booklet

Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada (Willow) announces the publication of the Italian version of Be Breast Aware in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, on March 8th. The booklet:

24 Feb 2011

U.N. commission on the status of women opens in New York

Kicking off the two-week 55th Annual Session of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women in New York on Tuesday, Michelle Bachelet, the first under-secretary-general and executive director of U.N. Women, highlighted the role of gender equality in country development, peace and security, Angola Press reports (2/23).

24 Feb 2011

Planned parenthood cuts draw opposition from state, local officials

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and two Democratic governors spoke out against House Republicans' family planning cuts Tuesday as the Senate prepares to take up the stop-gap funding bill for the rest of the year.

24 Feb 2011

UCSF study shows increased contraceptive supply decreases unintended pregnancy rates

Rates of unintended pregnancies and abortions decrease significantly when women receive a one-year supply of oral contraceptives, instead of being prescribed one- or three-month supplies, a UCSF study shows.

24 Feb 2011

Bunion deformity more frequent in women, greatly reduces general, foot-specific HRQOL

New research determined that an increase in the severity of hallux valgus, or bunion deformity, progressively reduced both general and foot-specific health related quality of life. Bunion deformity was found in 36% of the study population and occurred more frequently in women and older individuals. Pain in other parts of the body beyond the foot was associated with increased bunion severity.

24 Feb 2011

Post-pregnancy excess weight linked to high BMI before pregnancy, parenting stress and sedentary lifestyle

Post-pregnancy excess weight is likely caused by the impact of new parenthood stress on physical activity, Georgia Health Sciences University researchers say.

23 Feb 2011

Japan MHLW approves Sosei's NorLevo emergency contraceptive pill

Sosei Group Corporation, the biopharmaceutical company, today announced that Sosei Co., Ltd., its wholly owned Japanese subsidiary, was granted approval for its emergency contraceptive pill, NorLevo(R) TABLETS 0.75mg, by the Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). NorLevo(R) has thus become the fist emergency contraceptive pill available in Japan.

23 Feb 2011

Mechanism of cancer treatment related to infertility in women

Chemotherapeutic agents, used in cancer treatment, destroy not only cancer cells but also healthy cells, thus affecting germ cells as well. Consequently, after surviving cancer many female patients are confronted with the diagnosis: infertility. For a long time a relationship between infertility and chemotherapeutic agents has been assumed, but until now, the exact mechanism was not known.

23 Feb 2011

U.S. behind peers on providing paid federal maternity leave

The U.S. government doesn't provide a benefit many on Wall Street take for granted and that the European Union, Japan and Russia require.

23 Feb 2011

New study provides insight into brain activity of depressed women responding to crying infants

Mothers who are depressed respond differently to their crying babies than do non-depressed moms. In fact, their reaction, according to brain scans at the University of Oregon, is much more muted than the robust brain activity in non-depressed moms.

23 Feb 2011

Higher intake of vitamin D may reduce breast cancer risk

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha have reported that markedly higher intake of vitamin D is needed to reach blood levels that can prevent or markedly cut the incidence of breast cancer and several other major diseases than had been originally thought. The findings are published February 21 in the journal Anticancer Research.

23 Feb 2011

$Prolonged use of osteoporosis drugs may increase risk of unusual fractures in women$

Prolonged use of osteoporosis drugs may increase risk of unusual fractures in women

Women who take commonly prescribed drugs for osteoporosis known as bisphosphonates for five years or more may be at higher risk of certain kinds of fractures of their thigh bone, a new study has found.

23 Feb 2011

Caution on mammograms for breast cancer survivors: Study

A new study finds that in women who have had breast cancer, annual mammograms help detect second breast cancers, but they are not as effective in women who have never had the disease.

22 Feb 2011

Women's Health News

Maternal fructose intake during pregnancy leads to sex-specific changes in fetal, neonatal endocrinology

Abortion issues draw state-level attention

Genentech granted FDA hearing on Avastin for metastatic breast cancer

Women who suffer from menopausal symptoms may face lower risk of cardiovascular events

DMS joins with YSC to support young women diagnosed with breast cancer

New study: Multiple full-term pregnancies may have higher risk of 'triple-negative' breast cancer

BioSante completes patient enrollment in LibiGel Phase III trial for treatment of FSD

Willow launches Italian version breast health booklet

U.N. commission on the status of women opens in New York

Planned parenthood cuts draw opposition from state, local officials

UCSF study shows increased contraceptive supply decreases unintended pregnancy rates

Bunion deformity more frequent in women, greatly reduces general, foot-specific HRQOL

Post-pregnancy excess weight linked to high BMI before pregnancy, parenting stress and sedentary lifestyle

Japan MHLW approves Sosei's NorLevo emergency contraceptive pill

Mechanism of cancer treatment related to infertility in women

U.S. behind peers on providing paid federal maternity leave

New study provides insight into brain activity of depressed women responding to crying infants

Higher intake of vitamin D may reduce breast cancer risk

Prolonged use of osteoporosis drugs may increase risk of unusual fractures in women

Caution on mammograms for breast cancer survivors: Study

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