Women's Health News and Studies
Desire To Be Other Gender Higher in Autistic, ADHD Kids
Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were found to be more inclined to wish they were the opposite gender.
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Saturated Fats Put Body Fat Where Heart, Diabetes Most Risky
Researchers in Sweden have discovered that some fats make us dangerously
fat in the belly while another type is responsible for bulges
elsewhere.
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NICU Volunteer “Cuddlers” Embrace Labor of Love
For some very lucky preemies, NICU volunteer 'cuddlers' come to the rescue. These volunteers are trained to hold and comfort NICU babies when parents and nurses can't be there.
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E-Cigarettes Not So Healthy Alternative
A new study suggests the need to re-think the safety of e-cigarettes. They aren't quite so safe for smokers or others in the vicinity.
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Vitamin C Linked to Reduced Risk of Stroke
It's unclear at this time how vitamin C protects against stroke but it could help regulate blood pressure.
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Does Birth Order Influence Adult Health?
The first-born male child may be more prone to disease later in life than his younger siblings.
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Autistic Brains Never Stop, Stay Busy Even During Seep
A study has resulted in the discovery of what may be the key to understanding the deeply introspective nature of so many people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
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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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Daytime Naps Maybe Not So Beneficial After Age 2
A new study provides sound scientific evidence that once a child reaches age 2, naps can be more trouble than they’re worth.
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More Evidence Antibiotics Are More Harmful Than Expected
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to cure bacterial infections — and they usually do — but a growing body of evidence indicates antibiotics are more harmful than once expected.
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Angelina Jolie Has Ovaries Removed to Avert Hereditary Cancer
Jolie, 39, chose to publicize a preventive double mastectomy she had in 2013.
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Exercising Spouse Positively Impacts Other Spouse
Researchers in Baltimore may have discovered that when one spouse gets plenty of exercise, his or her spouse is more likely to exercise regularly, too.
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Schools Need Improved PE Classes for Every Kid, Every Day
Dr. Gregory D. Myer says if more attention were paid to quality in PE classes, grades and classroom behaviors would improve. So would children’s health.
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Not in the Mood? Sleep On It!
A new study indicates someone not in the mood should sleep on it for an extra hour tonight to improve libido tomorrow.
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HPV: Stem Cell Division Determines Cancer or Cure
The reason why some people find their HPV infections go away while others develop cancer has remained a mystery to medical science.
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Is Your Smartphone Making Your Brain Lazy?
The findings of a recent study indicate a growing reliance on smartphones to solve problems rather than thinking them through on brain power alone, a situation described as "cognitive miserliness."
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Future Cognitive Development Reflected in Newborn’s Eyes
A new study suggests there’s more than joy to be found in a newborn’s eyes. A baby’s gaze is a signal of how well his or her visual cognitive abilities will develop throughout early childhood.
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What Would You Do If Genetic Testing Revealed Future Illness?
What would you do if genetic testing revealed future catastrophic illness for yourself or a child? Would you want to know?
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Poor Parenting Plays Part in Bullying
According to researchers at the University of Warwick, bullying may be associated with poor parenting practices, including overprotective parenting.
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ADHD Kids Learn Best While Fidgeting
The findings of a recent study suggests the need to rethink the way children with ADHD are managed in the classroom and says kids with ADHD learn best while they’re fidgeting.
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Limit Household Bleach for Healthier Children
Many parents turn to chlorine bleach for the cleanest clean but a new study indicates children are healthier when the use of household bleach is limited.
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Girls’ Autism Symptoms Usually Subtle, Delaying Diagnosis
A study finds that girls' symptoms of autism are so different than boys’ symptoms that girls are often misdiagnosed or their diagnosis comes much later than most boys’ diagnoses.
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Childhood Nightmares Could Signal Adolescent Psychosis
Persistent childhood nightmares — those that happen repeatedly or for a prolonged period of time — might signal the future development of troubling psychotic behaviors by age 18.
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Infant Surgery: Regional Better Than General Anesthesia
The currently preferred method to dull pain in infant surgery is general anesthesia (GA) but a recent study indicates less invasive anesthesia — regional anesthesia (RA) — may produce safer outcomes.
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Discovered: First Gene Strongly Associated with Autism
An international team of researchers has discovered a gene that is more strongly associated with autism than any other to date.
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Is Social Media Fueling Rise in STD Cases?
Studies indicate a rise in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that are thought to be driven by social media use.
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Women’s Risk of STD Infection In Sync With Menstrual Cycle
Research reveals a woman’s risk of STD infection is in sync with her menstrual cycle and it’s all about making it easier for a successful pregnancy to occur.
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Latest Birth Control Pills Increase Clot Risk
The newest version of the pill increases the risk of dangerous deep veinous thrombosis (DVT) blood clots.
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Surprise Finding: Preemies Face COPD in Mid-20s
Adults born prematurely (ex-preterms) and diagnosed with BPD are at increased for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Female Viagra Gets FDA Approval; Critics Ask Why
Earlier this month, a panel of advisors for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted 18-6 in favor of approval of a flibanserin, a pink pill touted as the “female Viagra.”
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Whole-Body Vibration Platforms Damage Spine, Joint Tissue
High-frequency, low-amplitude whole-body vibration (WBV) platforms have become popular in recent years but a study urges caution; these “no work” workouts might not be so good on the joints.
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Exercising Teens Face Reduced Risk of Cancer in Middle Age
A recent study from Vanderbilt University has uncovered an added benefit of exercise: when girls were exercising regularly as teens, they faced a reduced risk of cancer when they reached middle age.
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Spoiled Rotten: Irish Family's First Girl Born in 117 Years
For one brand-new baby girl in Ireland, being spoiled rotten is more than a rite of passage: it’s an ancestral birthright. Saoirse Grace May is the first girl born into this Irish family in 117 years.
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Grandmother Hypothesis: How Menopause Shaped Human Evolution
The “grandmother hypothesis” suggests monogamy and longevity exist today because grandmothers of long, long ago stopped being fertile decades before they reached the end of their natural lifespans.
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Ease Up on Antibiotics to Decrease Diabetes Risk
The findings of a recent Danish study of antibiotics and diabetes strengthens the growing body of evidence that links the two.
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Experts Recommend 3-Step Diagnostic Process for Autism
A new study of two different kinds of genetic tests identified ASD in a small number of patients, leading the test’s authors to recommend a 3-step diagnostic process when autism is suspected.
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The Bigger the Family, the More Frequent the Viral Infections
In some families, it seems there’s always somebody sick. 26 families of varying size agreed to participate in the study which indicates the bigger the family, the more frequent the viral infections.
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Pphubbing: Cellphones Wreck Relationships, Trigger Depression
Overzealous cellphone use “can undermine the bedrock of our happiness — our relationships with our romantic partners.” The researchers have even given the phenomenon a name: pphubbing.
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Parent Training Improves Behaviors of Autistic Children
A new study identifies a 24-week program that trains parents of autistic children how to handle their disruptive behavior and outbursts with superior results.
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Enjoy Sweet Dreams When Kids Use Bedtime Pass
A recent study from the Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health finds bedtime arguments can be eliminated by something as simple as a bedtime pass. It only works if parents follow the rules, too.
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Autistic Children Often Creatively Advanced
Parents may have already suspected this but a recent British study confirms people with autistic characteristics are often more creatively advanced than their peers.
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Binge Drinking Rate Skyrocketing for American Women
The number of American women who were binge drinking from 2005-2012 skyrocketed.
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Exercise Takes Sting Out of Teen Bullying
Good physical health promotes good mental health, too, and may help take the sting out of bullying for teenagers.
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Scientists Create Building Block of Human Egg and Sperm
Researchers from University of Cambridge have successfully created a building block that must be present so a stem cell can become a human egg or sperm.
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Binge Drinking is a Threat to Young Girls and Women
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive consumption of alcohol accounted for 23,000 deaths each year between 2001 and 2005.
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Breastfeeding Reduces Mom's Risk of MS Relapse
In 2014, NPR reported on a woman who realized in the throes of morning sickness that she didn’t have any MS symptoms; her story led to discovery of a link between the hormone estriol and MS.
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Oxytocin: The “Cuddle Chemical” Drives Male Monogamy
Oxytocin is a pretty amazing thing. Some scientists call it the cuddle chemical, others call it the love hormone. A recent study calls it the driving force behind male monogamy.
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Kids Bombarded with Tempting Booze Ads on TV Sport Events
A study published in January indicates children who grow up watching booze ads on TV are more likely to imbibe themselves. They have a tendency start early and are prone to overindulgence.
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Could Autism's Rise Be Due to Diagnostic Pattern Shifts?
Parents and medical professionals alike are justifiably alarmed at the skyrocketing rise in the disorder, especially since there are no real answers for what actually causes autism.
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Hello, Flu Season!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say the vaccine for the 2015-2015 flu season is right on target and should provide better protection this year than last.
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