Women's Health News and Studies
US Kids Not Drinking Enough Water; Health Consequences Rising
A recent study from the Harvard University TH Chan School of Public Health reveals that children in the United States just aren’t drinking enough water for optimum physical and mental health.
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Summer Water Safety: Breath-Holding Contests Can Be Dangerous
Breath-holding contests seem like an innocent rite of passage but some high-profile drownings by expert swimmers in recent years have illustrated the dangers involved with holding breath too long.
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Penis Transplant Restores Organ After Botched Circumcision
A 21-year-old man in South Africa recently received a rare penis transplant and is reportedly doing fine. The unnamed patient “has made a full recovery and has regained all function..."
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New Type 1 Diabetes Genetic Discovered to Be “Game Changer”
Approximately 3 million people in the US have T1D. It develops during infancy or childhood and, since there is no cure at this time, the disease remains with the patient for the rest of his life.
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Intracranial Germ Cell Tumor: Quality of Life
The chances of a pediatric patient surviving an intracranial germ cell tumor are high, leading researchers from Taiwan to question the effect of long-term survival on neuropsychological function and overall quality of life.
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The Problem of Abstinence
One of the most pressing issues facing youth today is the constant debate regarding sex education.
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Antibacterial Products May Promote Nasal Staph Infections
Triclosan is a synthetic compound used in many personal care products labeled as antibacterial. It is considered safe to use, however, recent studies suggest otherwise.
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Skipped Meals Cause Big Bellies
Modern food science is increasingly finding that when we eat is as important as what and how much we eat and the findings often defy what seems to be common sense. One such example is skipping meals.
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Brain Processes Chronic Pain as Emotional
A study indicates the brain processes pain in different ways: short, sudden pain is processed as a physical sensation but chronic, long-term pain is processed in the brain’s emotion-processing area.
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ACA Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Cap Changes in 2016
The cap (limit) on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses that individuals and families must pay, changes in 2016; this will lower the cost to families that run up big medical bills.
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8 Ways to Beat the Heat from an Emergency Medicine Expert
Gardeners, sports enthusiasts, and adults monitoring kids at play need to be on alert for signs of illness and take every precaution to prevent harm caused by heat stress.
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Risk Factors Revealed for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
According to the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, there are
several factors that may increase the risk of having children with a
genetic predisposition to the cancer.
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Gel Application to Reduce Pain During PAP Smear
Insertion of the speculum during a PAP smear examination can be painful for some women. The fear of this pain may be enough to keep women from scheduling an annual examination.
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Oil and Gas Fracking Likely Threat to Human Reproduction
Scientists recently published the findings of a study of fracking’s effect on humans, along with the conclusion that oil and gas fracking is likely to endanger human reproduction.
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Link Between PCOS and Psychiatric Problems
Between 6 million and 17 million women in the United States between the ages of 18 to 44 are estimated to be affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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Emphatic Skills Improve Patient/Physician Relationship
Emphatic skills, including socialization, empathy and communication style are important to creating that initial bond of trust between patient and physician in all medical settings.
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Study Finds Baby’s Stress Level Elevates When Mom’s Does
To test the emotional contagion theory, a team of researchers enlisted a group of mothers and their infants. Sure enough, the babies picked right up on their mothers' stress.
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Is Antibiotic-Laced Burger Meat Unhealthy?
A new study from Consumer Reports may suggest some rethinking about your beloved burger is in order. Industrial-scale beef producers include antibiotics as a daily part of their livestock’s diet.
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8 Public Places to Avoid During Cold and Flu Season
The best way to treat a cold or the flu
is not to get them in the first place. Prevention means knowing where
these nasty germs are hiding and avoiding them like the plague.
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Wine Her, Dine Her to Better Chances of Making Love
A new study indicates that food, sex, and other rewards all activate the same area of the female brain.
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Cinnamon May Help Treat PCOS
Adding cinnamon to the diet may be an effective treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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The Flu Is Really Tough on Preemies
Research indicates the flu is really tough on preemies, many of whom are already battling other physical ailments associated with their early births.
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Ever Wonder What Skinny People Eat for Breakfast?
Do you ever wonder what skinny people eat for breakfast? You’re not alone. Researchers at the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab wondered about the same things so they asked.
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Preemies More Likely To Be Left-Handed
Children born early are almost twice as likely to be left-handed rather than right-handed, according to author Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD. Moalem explores the health implications of handedness.
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OraQuick In-Home HIV Test
The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test is designed to give users privacy,
accuracy and a preliminary test result for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies.
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Cialis May Help Men Orgasm and Ejaculate
Cialis, one of the more popular erectile dysfunction drugs, may help
men achieve orgasm and ejaculation, according to a new study published
in the British Journal of Urology International.
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Prepubescent Male Smokers Father Overweight Sons
The findings of a lengthy study suggest that a boy's use of cigarettes today may have a dramatic effect on the kids he'll have someday, especially his sons.
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Autism Symptoms Affected by Birth Timing
Researchers at Michigan State University has revealed a connection
between pre-term and post-term delivery and certain autism symptoms.
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Heavy Kids Are Sluggish Thinkers
Excess pounds in childhood threaten the child's health well into adulthood and advanced age. One study indicates that kids who are too heavy are more sluggish thinkers than their thinner peers.
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Breastfeeding Linked to Reduced Risk of BRCA Ovarian Cancer
“Heredity is not destiny,” says Dr. Timothy R. Rebbeck. There are specific measures a woman can take that significantly reduce the odds of developing a BRCA-related cancer.
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New Warnings About Bed Sharing with Infants
The number of babies who share a parents' bed has more than doubledsince the early 1990s, according to the recent National Infant SleepStudy, despite a number of public service ads warning of the increasedrisk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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Your New Baby and the Affordable Care Act
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2013. Americans have many questions, including how the act affects pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn coverage.
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Lifetime Autism Price Tag $2 Million Plus
A study puts the lifelong price tag for living with autism at roughly $2.4 million (£1.414 million).
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Obese Women Less Likely to Develop Endometriosis
Medical research has associated obesity with a long list of potential health problems and diseases. Among them is high-risk of pregnancy and delivery complications.
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Cause of Pain in Women with Endometriosis
Researchers know little about how pelvis pain is caused in women with endometriosis. In a recent study published in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, researchers suggest neural growth factors may play a part in the development of endometrial pain.
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SSRIs May Not Help Adults Who Had Early Life Stress
Unfortunately, SSRIs don’t work for everybody. Dr. Jeremy D. Coplan noticed SSRIs often don’t work on depression patients who had experienced early life stresses.
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Experience of Acupuncture Eases Cancer Drugs’ Side Effects
The results of a recent clinical trial may offer the hope of relief from
the distresses of cancer drugs by the experience of acupuncture.
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Low-Fat Yogurt May Cause Asthma and Hay Fever
Researchers have found a connection between eating low-fat yogurt during
pregnancy and an increased risk of hay fever and/or asthma in their
children.
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Hazelnut Oil: A New Source for Healthy Formula Fats
A mother's breast milk is perfect in every way and can provide all
the nutrition her baby needs for more than a year. When a new mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed, infant formula is the alternative.
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Radiation Exposure May Affect Testicular Cancer Rates
According to a new preliminary study by the University of Texas MD
Anderson Cancer Center, male infants born to mothers exposed to
radiation in early pregnancy may suffer from increased risk of
testicular cancer later in life.
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Granulosa Cell Tumors of the Ovary: Review of 43 Cases
Granulosa cell tumors are rare tumors that can develop on the ovaries. There are two types of the disease - juvenile and adult.
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The Link Between Oral Contraceptives and Prostate Cancer
Researchers have published their findings in BMJ Open linking prostate
cancer with the use of oral contraceptives, such as birth control pills.
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Psychosocial Correlates of Exclusive Breastfeeding
The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests at least six months of
breastfeeding to ensure optimal health and well-being for every infant,
though a small percentage of mothers breastfeed for this length of time.
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HPV Vaccinations: Fear and Misinformation
HPV is one of the causes of cervical cancer. Gardasil offers preventative protection against HPV infection, but not all high-risk young women understand the benefits of the vaccination.
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Critical Period of Infant Development and Obesity
Researchers at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill recently
published a study in the journal Social Science & Medicine. The
study aimed to find a possible link between early infant feeding
practices and increased risk of childhood and adult obesity.
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Bacteria Profile of Breast Milk Revealed
Previous studies have proven healthy bacteria present in breast milk
may be a contributing factor in the development of the infant
gastrointestinal system.
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Common Orthopedic Problems in Newborns
Orthopedic problems in newborns are common with flat feet, in-toeing and
bowlegs being common in the United States, but not all populations
exhibit the same newborn orthopedic problems.
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Sensorineural Hearing Loss After Passing Newborn Screen
A new study recently published in the JAMA Network journal Otolarynology ' Head and Neck Surgery, brings to light the inconsistencies betweennewborn screening results and childhood hearing.
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Flu Outbreak Reaches Epidemic Proportions in US, CDC Says
The word epidemic is not used lightly by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), but that is exactly the word being used to
describe flu season 2012-2013.
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Respiratory Exacerbations in Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, degenerative disease present at
birth. The disease progresses with age and can cause premature death due
to complications.
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