Tag: women’s health
2 of 3 women with ovarian cancer hadn’t heard of it...
Study finds poor awareness, patient compliance plagues diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancerA global study of women with ovarian cancer has found that two...
Hormone that helps breastfeed also protects against diabetes
Higher levels of prolactin hormone in women were associated with a lower risk of diabetes
High levels of the hormone prolactin (within physiological range) have...
Crash diets could increase stubborn belly fat, presage hypertension
Animal studies show crash diets lead to increased abdominal fat, blood pressure to increase
Crash dieting is bad for the health - if you have...
Anxiety, memory problems at menopause linked to low estrogen
Older women often suffer from anxiety, memory problems; study links them to lack of estrogen
Lack of estrogen may play a role in the development...
1.5 ltrs more water a day reduces urine infections in women
Drinking more water reduces infections of the urinary bladder in women
Drinking more water reduces bladder infections in women, a new study has shown.
In the...
Diet rich in fish, fruits & nuts lowers stroke risk
Mediterranean diet can lower stroke risk, especially in women.Fruits and nuts are the key to keeping stroke away. And some fish.
One of the largest...
Exercise does not cause early menopause
The age at which women stop menstruating is not linked to the amount of physical activity they do
If you were worried about conflicting reports...
Healthy diet slows down cellular aging in women, finds study
Eating a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in added sugar, sodium and processed meats could help promote...
Women with asthma at higher risk of chronic lung disease
Smoking, obesity identified as risk factors too
More than 40% women with asthma may go on to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to...
Exposure to smoking makes women stop breast feeding earlier
Study shows women who are exposed to active or passive tobacco smoke at home stop breast feeding earlier
New mothers exposed to cigarette smoke in...
