Women's Center - Women's Health Newsletter
With so many new developments in the field of medicine happening every day, it is important for you and your family to keep abreast of the latest healthcare news.
Here, you will find the latest healthcare news and information as it relates to women's health, from before puberty to after menopause. For more information, always consult your physician.
December 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Study Finds Incontinence in Women Somewhat Common
Almost 25 percent of American women have a pelvic floor disorder, such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or pelvic organ prolapse, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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November 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Hormone Therapy Increases Likelihood of Reflux
Women who take hormones to relieve symptoms of menopause have a higher risk of developing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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October 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Dietary Fiber Important in Pregnancy
Eating more fiber during the first trimester of pregnancy seems to reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia, says a report in the American Journal of Hypertension.
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September 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosed by Symptoms plus Blood Test
Researchers boosted the level of early-stage ovarian cancer detection by 20 percent through use of a blood test to detect a tumor marker as well as a woman's report of new-onset symptoms.
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August 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Good Night's Sleep Linked to Happy Marriage
New research has found that women in happy marriages tend to sleep more soundly than women in unhappy marriages, according to a report at an Associated Professional Sleep Societies meeting.
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July 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Heart Attack Signs May Be Missed by Younger Women
Many younger women ignore or simply do not recognize the warning signs of a heart attack, often because it does not resemble the typical "Hollywood heart attack," say authors of a study presented at a recent American Heart Association (AHA) meeting.
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June 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Cholesterol Later in Life, Premature Deliveries Linked
Giving birth early seems to increase a woman's risk of having high cholesterol later, say researchers at a recent Society for Gynecologic Investigation meeting.
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May 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Calcifications Seen in Blood Vessels in Mammograms May Predict Stroke
In addition to detecting breast cancer in its early stages, new research suggests that mammograms may also help predict which women are at risk for strokes, say researchers at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference.
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April 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Women's Heart Risks Increase with High Blood Sugar
Increased blood sugar levels signal a heightened risk of heart disease, especially among women, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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March 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Women's Heart Risk Linked to Coronary Calcium
About 5 percent of women considered at low risk for heart disease still face potential cardiovascular problems because of calcium buildup in their arteries, finds a study in the of Archives of Internal Medicine.
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February 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Depression Linked with Low Bone Density
Premenopausal women struggling with depression have lower bone mass than do non-depressed women in the same age range, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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January 2008 - Women's Health Online News
Ovarian Cancer Odds Lowered with Fiber, Low-Fat Diet
Older women who stick to a low-fat, high-fiber diet could cut their odds for ovarian cancer, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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Date Last Reviewed:
9/30/2008
Date Last Modified:
12/3/2008