MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes might be more deadly for women than men, at least when it comes to heart troubles, new research shows. Heart disease occurs an average of 15 years earlier in people with diabetes, and is their main cause of illness and death. InContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy-related high blood pressure puts women at higher risk of heart disease later on, new research suggests. In the study, researchers analyzed an average of seven years of follow-up data on more than 220,000 women in the United Kingdom. Those who had gestationalContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Late dinners and heavy evening snacking do no favors for women’s hearts, a new study suggests. Researchers at New York City’s Columbia University found that those who ate more of their daily calories in the evening had a higher risk of heart disease.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There’s early promise in the quest for a blood test that might spot breast cancer up to five years before clinical signs of the disease appear, researchers say. The test identifies specific immune system “autoantibodies,” British researchers explained. The immune system produces theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Smoking is a notoriously tough habit to quit, but a new study suggests it is far harder for women to stop than it is for men. Why? The researchers point to a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression in women, which might interfereContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A little bit of testosterone cream might help women run faster longer, a new study suggests. Some female athletes have naturally high testosterone levels that are similar to men, and there is controversy over whether it’s fair to allow them to compete againstContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Married folks not only live longer than singles, but the longevity gap between the two groups is growing, U.S. government health statisticians report. The age-adjusted death rate for the married declined by 7% between 2010 and 2017, according to a new study fromContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Hot flashes are often felt by women who are going through menopause and perimenopause, says Cleveland Clinic. More than two-thirds of menopausal women in North America have hot flashes, the clinic says. To relieve hot flashes, Cleveland Clinic suggests identifying and avoiding triggers. Common ones include heat,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Brexit has thrown the United Kingdom into political and economic uncertainty, but it might have actually triggered a psychotic break in one man, a new report suggests. The 2016 Brexit referendum started the process of the U.K. leaving the European Union. Three weeksContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Could male infertility contribute to a higher risk for prostate cancer? Yes, according to new Swedish research that suggests that men who become fathers through assisted reproduction treatments may be more likely to develop prostate cancer in midlife. The conclusion follows a reviewContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Menopausal women who get night sweats sleep longer and the longer they sleep, the more trouble they have thinking straight, a surprising new study concludes. Earlier studies have drawn a link between daytime hot flashes and worse memory. In this study, researchers lookedContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s not uncommon for new moms to feel an emotional letdown shortly after baby is born. Though symptoms of these so-called “baby blues” can be wide-ranging, they last no more than two weeks and go away on their own. Some Signs of theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More than one in 10 older female veterans experienced sexual assault while on active duty, a new study shows. Doctors “caring for older women veterans should recognize the prevalence and importance of [military sexual trauma] when assessing patients’ health concerns,” said study authorContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Women, if you’re bothered by frequent hot flashes, it may be more than a mere annoyance. New research offers evidence that frequent or persistent hot flashes are linked to higher odds of heart attack and stroke. The finding stems from a 20-year studyContinue Reading