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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Annual injections of a common osteoporosis medication greatly reduced older women's risk for fractures, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
Women who eat diets rich in unhealthy trans fats have three times the risk of heart disease as those with the lowest intake, say researchers in the medical journal Circulation.
Hispanic women develop cardiac risk factors much earlier than Caucasian women, typically exhibiting the heart health status of a Caucasian woman 10 years older, according to a report from a recent Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention conference, sponsored by the American Heart Association.
Researchers have identified a gene variant associated with the early signs of heart disease and stroke in women, according to a report in the journal Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.
Women are at higher inherited risk for the most common type of stroke than men, says a new report in The Lancet Neurology.
Even though men are more likely to experience a traumatic event, women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a report in the Psychological Bulletin.
The message is clear, but not enough women heed it: Taking an aspirin a day can help prevent heart attacks and stroke in some women, and may even prevent further problems in women who already have cardiovascular disease.
Women whose brothers are affected with painful rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to develop a severe form of the disease, says a report in Arthritis & Rheumatism.
High blood levels of two proteins may tip physicians off to the development of preeclampsia, a dangerous and often unpredictable complication of pregnancy, says a report in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Scientists have homed in on some gene variations that may one day help to identify younger women at a higher risk of stroke, according to a report the journal Human Molecular Genetics.
A healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, no smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, and a healthy diet can help cut a woman's stroke risk, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Blood pressure medications known as ACE inhibitors cannot be considered safe to take even in the first trimester of pregnancy and should be avoided altogether by pregnant women, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine.
New research shows that many women newly diagnosed with lung cancer have normal lung function, according to a report in the medical journal Chest.
While dieting is a common practice among college women, a study reported in the Nutrition Journal has found that 83 percent of them diet no matter how much they weigh.
Calcium and vitamin D supplements in healthy postmenopausal women provide a modest benefit in preserving bone mass and prevent hip fractures in certain groups including older women according, to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine.
While controversy on the safety of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) continues, a study reported in the Journal of Women's Health suggests that when a woman begins the therapy may be key to whether or not it will protect her from heart disease.
The battle of the sexes may even extend to aspirin: A new "study of studies" finds the cardio-protective medication benefits men differently than it does women, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Ovarian tumors classified as serous borderline or low malignant potential (LMP) are not early precursors in the development of aggressive ovarian cancer, but may instead be part of an entirely different class of tumors, according to a study reported in Cancer Research.
The National Women's Health Information Center states that more than 30 million women in the US have asthma. And more women than men suffer from asthma, and have a much higher death rate.
Combination therapies that include cutting-edge steroids or the latest biologic agents are effective against early stage rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study reported in Arthritis and Rheumatism.
Folic acid fortification of foods, mandated since 1998 in the US, continues to help reduce the incidence of severe birth defects such as spina bifida, according to a study reported in the journal Pediatrics.
New research is underway to find the most effective medication combinations for persons with advanced osteoporosis, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
Measuring total and HDL cholesterol along with a third blood marker, C-reactive protein (CRP), appears to be the best strategy for assessing women's cardiovascular risk, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
A diet rich in calcium appears to reduce the risk of developing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by as much as 40 percent, researchers report in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Simple lifestyle measures may reduce the risk of recurrence of certain types of cancer, according to researchers reporting at the American Society of Clinical Oncologists meeting.
A happy camper is a healthy camper, say British researchers who have unearthed evidence of a biological connection between a positive sense of well-being and reduced risk for disease among middle-aged men and women.
Persons who live with migraine headaches show a
Women who take folic acid supplements during their childbearing years to prevent certain birth defects could also be lowering their risk for high blood pressure, according to a study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Fibromyalgia is now accepted as a diagnosable illness, and as more is understood about the syndrome better treatment becomes available, experts say.
A US government review of more than 50 studies on the effect of melatonin on sleep has found little evidence that the supplement helps people drift off.
Experts are warning Americans that it is time to bone up on bone health, with a recent US Surgeon General's report estimating that at least half of those over age 50 will suffer osteoporotic fractures by the year 2020.
New research shows that the presence of fat within the abdominal wall can indicate the extent of a condition called metabolic syndrome in obese, postmenopausal women, according to a report in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Forty percent of American women of childbearing age now get enough folic acid to help prevent birth defects, according to a new March of Dimes Gallup survey published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
Many of life's experiences that bring women great joy and fulfillment, such as close relationships, a promotion, having a baby, or buying a home, also can cause stress on her mental health, say experts at the Office on Women's Health, US Department of Health and Human Services.
Migraines can attack with a vengeance during a woman's menstruation, but taking medication before it begins may help stave off excruciating headaches, according to new studies reported in the medical journal Neurology.
New medications are aiding physicians in the treatment of psoriasis, a chronic illness in which the body suddenly begins overproducing skin cells. August is Psoriasis Awareness Month.
Dark Chocolate provides improved cardiovascular function and lowered risk for heart disease, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
For women who are iron deficient or anemic, iron supplements may help improve mental sharpness, say researchers at the Experimental Biology 2004 meeting.
Two new studies on hysterectomy and quality of life conclude that, while there is a place for surgery in easing abnormal bleeding, making this choice usually depends on the individual woman.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disease that remains a quiet mystery despite the fact that physicians believe it affects an estimated 30 million people in the US, nearly 65 percent of whom are women.
For women looking to stop hormone replacement therapy and switch instead to the bone-enhancing drug Raloxifene, there is good news: You will not experience any increase in hot flashes.
If you view your obstetrician-gynecologist as your primary-care physician, make certain to let him or her know, or you may not get all the medical attention you need and deserve.
Researchers report that women have a greater burden of hypertension than their male counterparts and they receive more aggressive treatment for it, yet they obtain no better blood pressure control.