Mammography is considered the gold standard in early breast cancer detection but some members of the medical community had hopes that adding ultrasound screening would improve the detection rate even further. A recent study funded by the Avon Foundation and…
More and more research is being done to explore a child’s lifelong benefit from breastfeeding but new research has identified a link between breast feeding and a mother’s reduced risk of developing crippling rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a recent…
One popular form of contraceptive has been found to decrease specific arterial function that is vital to good cardiovascular health. The study raises the question of the safety in using the contraceptive today at the risk of developing cardiovascular disease…
It is well known that people in different regions of the world have rates of breast cancer that vary considerably. Is this simply because the genetic makeup of certain populations differ? Japanese women have a low rate of breast cancer.…
Has the “free love” generation lost its mojo?
If you talk to baby boomer gals, it seems the answer is yes. Indeed, as millions of women enter perimenopause and then transgress to menopause and beyond, many say they check their…
Just like in the fairy tale where the papa bear was too much, baby bear was too little, and mama bear got it just right, so should real-life moms-to-be when it comes to getting their pregnancy weight just right. Too…
The amino acid, homocysteine, has been linked directly to cardiovascular risk in repeated studies and certain B vitamins, especially folic acid (B9), B6, and B12, are known to reduce homocysteine levels in the bloodstream. The findings from a recent study…
Within just five years of quitting cigarette smoking, women enjoy a reduced risk of coronary heart disease and a lowered risk of death from cancers related to smoking by about 20%. These are the findings from an extensive observational study,…
If you’re wondering if those hormone-based fertility treatments you had in your 30’s or 40’s are going to come back to haunt you again in the form of an early or extended menopause - take a deep breath and relax.…
In a society where we are all “stressed out,” we can add another entry to our worry list.
Stress may increase the risk of developing cervical cancer. A study published this month in “Annals of Behavioral Medicine,” found that women…
