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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hormone Replacement Study Findings Not Well Known
Most women are unaware of the results of a large-scale study that found significant cancer and heart risks associated with long-term hormone replacement therapy (HRT), says a report in the journal Menopause.
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Some Birth Defects Linked to Mothers Who Smoke
Women who smoke during pregnancy may be in for an unhappy surprise, because smoking increases the odds that a baby will be born with finger or toe deformities.
Just a half a pack a day increased the risk of having a baby with extra, missing or webbed fingers or toes by nearly 30 percent, according to a report in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Heart Risk for Younger Women May be Lowered with Estrogen
Women in their 50s who take estrogen therapy have lower levels of dangerous calcium deposits in their arteries, suggesting they are at reduced heart disease risk, says a new report. The study authors, reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, say the results should reassure younger women who use supplemental estrogen to lessen their menopausal symptoms.
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Plan Good Health and Fitness before Pregnancy
Would-be moms often want to know the best way to slim down after having a child. But how actively do they seek tips for getting their bodies in great shape before getting pregnant?
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Heart Disease Risk Lowered with Physical Activity
Middle-aged women who move around more in their daily life have lower levels of intra-abdominal fat, a risk factor for heart disease, according to a report from the American College of Sports Medicine.
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