women's health

Pregnancy-Produced Hormone May Prevent Breast Cancer

Mindy Hartman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:53:49 -0600

Hormones produced during pregnancy induce a protein that directly inhibits the growth of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Gone, Pain Survives

Mindy Hartman — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:22:01 -0600

Nearly half of breast cancer survivors suffer from persistent pain.

Migraines With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk

Mindy Hartman — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:44:52 -0500

Young women who smoke, use birth control pills and suffer from migraine headaches with aura are at greater risk of suffering a stroke.

Women Have More Heart Attacks; Survival More Likely

Mindy Hartman — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:36:13 -0500

Hearts attacks among middle-aged American women have increased over the past two decades. Their chance of survival has improved.

Breast Cancer May Be Developing Earlier

Mindy Hartman — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:24:33 -0500

Researchers noted that breast cancer may be developing in more women at younger ages.

Women With Breast Cancer Have Low Vitamin D Levels

Mindy Hartman — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:03:13 -0500

Women with breast cancer are likely to have low levels of vitamin D, which could contribute to decreased bone mass and greater risk of fractures.

Hints of a Viral Cause in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Jesse Slome — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:43:31 -0500

A new study reports evidence that chronic fatigue syndrome, the mysterious collection of symptoms including severe fatigue, joint pain, and headache, might be caused by a type of virus.

Doctor: Ralph Lauren Advertisement Unrealistic For Women

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:00:55 -0500

Earlier this week a Ralph Lauren advertisement featuring a retouched photo of a model so emaciated that her head is larger than her waist made news. According to Kimberly Dennis, M.D., medical director of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center as well as someone in recovery from an eating disorder, advertisements like this send a damaging and possibly deadly message to women of all ages.

Vigorous Exercise Associated With Reduced Breast Cancer Risk

Mindy Hartman — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:52:58 -0500

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there's good news for post-menopausal women. Engaging in moderate to vigorous exercise may result in a reduced risk of breast cancer.

New Test Assesses Individual Breast Cancer Risk

Mindy Hartman — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:50:27 -0500

Some 692,000 American women are diagnosed with cancer according to the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. About one quarter (26%) have breast cancer.

Asian Spice Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Mindy Hartman — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:43:50 -0500

An estimated six million women in the United States currently use hormone replacement therapy to treat the symptoms of menopause.

Women for Women International Featured on Oprah Winfrey Show

Cheryl Phillips — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:59:34 -0500

The Oprah Winfrey show today focused on a call to action for all women. Lisa Shannon, founder of Run for Congo Women, appeared on today's inspiring show to discuss her personal mission to help 1,000 Congolese women through Women for Women International. Shannon's mission and "Half the Sky” authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn made for an intense hour on the Oprah Winfrey Show.