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Study: HRT could be risky

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have a higher risk of developing lung cancer and dying. Data from researchers at Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbour-UCLA Medical Center suggest that HRT, oestrogen plus progestin in postmenopausa... Read More

Dose-dense chemo improves durvival in advanced ovarian cancer

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ovarian cancer patients who received an intensive 'dose-dense' chemotherapy regimen survived longer and had a higher-rate of progression-free survival, according to a new study by Dr Noriyuki Katsumata, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, and colleagues. ... Read More

Bone loss in breast cancer survivors

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Osteoporosis, which can be caused by certain cancer drugs, is a growing concern among breast cancer survivors and their doctors. Many breast cancer patients also experience secondary causes of bone loss, such as vitamin D deficiency. Primary causes of osteoporosis a... Read More

Majority of women not getting follow-up care

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new Canadian study finds a big gap in cancer screening among women. Less than half of Ontario women with abnormal Pap tests received recommended and potentially life-saving follow-up care. "Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet in Ont... Read More

Weighing benefits and risks of HPV vaccine

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reports quadrivalent human papillomavirus recombinant vaccine (qHPV), used since 2006 to prevent genital infection in women, is associated with a higher than expected proportion of fainting and blood clots. In June 2006 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA... Read More

Study: Breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- According to a new study, women with a family history of breast cancer were 59 percent less likely to develop breast cancer themselves if they breastfed their children. Read More

Pessimism hazardous to women's health

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Don't worry! Be happy! Optimistic women have a lower risk of developing heart disease or dying from any cause compared to pessimistic women, according to new research. Researchers also reported women with a high degree of cynical hostility -- harboring hostile thoughts towar... Read More

Preserving fertility in cancer patients

The vast improvement in cancer treatment and increased survival rates have created a challenge for young cancer patients, since the chemotherapy and radiation treatments that save lives often threaten fertility. Read More

The dos and don'ts of eating during pregnancy

Mothers' health in the days and weeks prior to conception may determine the offspring's health much later in life, according to a group of new studies. Read More

Easier breastfeeding for moms - Research summary

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Prenatal alcohol exposure leads to behavioral problems

Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have significantly weakened social cognition and emotion-processing abilities. Read More

Memories inside the womb

Babies begin learning even before they are born. Scientists in the Netherlands have now demonstrated short-term memory in fetuses at 30 weeks. Read More

Remember your mammogram

Do you forget to schedule those doctor appointments on a regular basis? A reminder program may lead to more women to scheduling regular mammograms. Read More

MRI accurately depicts endometriosis

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Radiologists may correctly diagnose deep endometriosis, a disease affecting about 5 million American women, and its severity through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) prior to surgery, aiding doctors in distinguishing the most appropriate procedure. Read More