News articles tagged with 'women'
Women, minorities face special hurdles in job market
— 18 Aug 2009 13:33 | HealthA new study from North Carolina State University shows that white men receive significantly more tips about job opportunities than women and racial minorities - particularly among people... — full story
MRI may be unnecessary prior to treatment in most newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
— 15 Aug 2009 13:52 | HealthNew research findings published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons challenge the routine use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a means to improve... — full story
Like their lives, women's exercise passes through phases
— 14 Aug 2009 13:01 | HealthMilestones such as marriage and motherhood - or retirement and widowhood - can affect the amount of exercise women get, according to a large new study from Australia... — full story
Lifting weights reduces lymphedema symptoms following breast cancer surgery
— 13 Aug 2009 09:57 | HealthBreast cancer survivors who lift weights are less likely than their non-weightlifting peers to experience worsening symptoms of lymphedema, the arm- and hand-swelling condition that... — full story
The ugly truth about one night stands
— 12 Aug 2009 10:41 | HealthMen are far more interested in casual sex than women. While men need to be exceptionally attractive to tempt women to consider casual sex, men are far less choosy. These findings by... — full story
Breastfeeding associated with reduced risk of breast cancer among women with family history
— 11 Aug 2009 12:56 | HealthWomen with a family history of breast cancer appear to have a lower risk of developing the disease before menopause if they have ever breastfed a child, according to a report in the... — full story
Seizures during pregnancy associated with risk of preterm and small babies
— 11 Aug 2009 12:46 | HealthWomen with epilepsy who have seizures during pregnancy appear more likely to give birth to preterm, small or low-birth-weight babies than women without epilepsy, according to a report... — full story
Optimism appears to lower women's risk of death, heart disease
— 11 Aug 2009 09:40 | HealthOptimistic women have a lower risk of developing heart disease or dying from any cause compared to pessimistic women, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American... — full story
Young early stage ovarian cancer patients can preserve fertility
— 10 Aug 2009 06:24 | HealthA new study finds that young women with early-stage ovarian cancer can preserve future fertility by keeping at least one ovary or the uterus without increasing the risk of dying from... — full story
An HIV-blocking gel for women
— 10 Aug 2009 06:19 | HealthUniversity of Utah scientists developed a new kind of 'molecular condom' to protect women from AIDS in Africa and other impoverished areas. Before sex, women would insert a vaginal... — full story