Estrogen May Play Role in Rising Rates of Head, Neck Cancer
2011-01-04
Finding comes from study on the hormone’s effect on cancerous and pre-cancerous cellsContinue Reading
In Women, Diabetes Plus Depression a Deadly Combo
2011-01-03
Depression may hinder disease management, researchers sayContinue Reading
Injectable, Oral Birth Control Don't Threaten Glucose, Insulin Levels: Study
2010-12-27
Women’s glucose levels increased with use of injectable DMPA, but not enough to cause concern, research suggestsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?
2010-12-27
Sometimes there can be complicationsContinue Reading
Single Embryo Beat Double Embryo Transfer in IVF Study
2010-12-22
Procedure using 1 embryo was 5 times more likely to result in birth of a healthy babyContinue Reading
U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hit Record Low in 2009: CDC
2010-12-21
Likely due to increased use of contraception, ‘alternate’ types of sexual activity, expert suggestsContinue Reading
Belly Fat May Make Some Breast Cancers More Likely
2010-12-15
Study finds greater risk for ER-negative cancer in premenopausal womenContinue Reading
AA May Help Stem Alcohol Abuse in Female Convicts
2010-12-15
Study finds that weekly meeting boosts recovery success for ‘hazardous’ drinkersContinue Reading
Depression During Pregnancy Might Affect Baby
2010-12-14
Higher levels of stress hormones, weaker muscle tone noted, but significance is unclearContinue Reading
Stray Breast Tumor Cells During Early Chemo Could Be Bad Sign
2010-12-13
The more of these cells you have, ‘the worse you do,’ expert saysContinue Reading
FDA Weighs In as Sharing of Breast Milk Booms
2010-12-10
Opinions vary on benefits and risks of milk banks and Web-based outletsContinue Reading
Bone Drug Zometa Flops Overall as Breast Cancer Treatment
2010-12-09
But effect in breast cancer survivors 5 years past menopause deserves further study, researchers sayContinue Reading
Both High, Low Levels of Vitamin D in Older Women May Be Problematic
2010-12-09
Study finds levels outside a certain range were linked to an increased risk of frailtyContinue Reading
Estrogen-Only Hormone Therapy May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk for Some
2010-12-09
But experts question finding that postmenopausal women with low risk of disease might benefitContinue Reading