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Not Just a Lump: Many Women Miss Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2023
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The vast majority of women know a lump in their breast likely signals the presence of cancer, a new survey finds, but that's not the only sign of the disease.
"Screening mammography is our No. 1 defense in detecting and addressing breast cancers at their earliest, most ...
Childhood Trauma Can Affect a Woman's Adult Sex Life, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2023
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A stressful or traumatic childhood experience -- anything from parents divorcing to a sibling's drug problem -- may have long-term effects on a woman's sexual health.
These adverse childhood experiences may be linked to sexual inactivity and dysfunction in women later in...
Infertility Treatment May Put Women at Greater Risk for Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2023
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Scientists have spotted an elevated risk of stroke in women who became pregnant after fertility treatments.
Although the absolute number of strokes reported in the new study<...
Aerobic Exercise Might Ease Pain for Women Who've Survived Ovarian Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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Patients being treated for ovarian cancer often experience peripheral neuropathy, a side effect from their chemotherapy that can cause both pain and numbness for months, or even years.
Now, a new study suggests that six months of aerobic exercise may ease this unpleasant...
Why Stairs Might Be a Bigger Hazard for Young Women
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2023
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When it comes to falling down stairs, young women are more prone to take a tumble than their male counterparts.
According to a new study, this is because they are more likely to be distracted or to wear impractical footwear.
Going down a staircase while talking or ...
Hot Flashes & What to Do About Them
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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Hot flashes are a common -- and uncomfortable -- symptom of menopause.
More than 80% of menopausal women experience sudden, often debilitating bursts of heat that last several minutes...
HPV: What It Is, Symptoms in Men vs. Women & Treatment
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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Talking about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be uncomfortable. But whether you're talking to your partner, child or doctor, these are important conversations to have.
Is Douching Safe? What to Know About the Controversial Process
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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Millions of women practice douching for what they think are its health benefits, but exactly what is douching and is it really safe?
Here, experts warn that it may do more harm than good, and advise you about what you can do instead of douching.
What is dou...
Postpartum Depression: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatments
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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Becoming a mother is an experience like no other -- a time of joy, anticipation and love. But, for some women, new motherhood can come with challenging emotions.
Many women struggle with feelings of sadness, anxiety and overwhelming exhaustion. These emotional struggles,...
Do Older Patients Need Radiation Rx After Breast Cancer Surgery?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2023
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Many older women with early-stage breast cancer can skip radiation without harming their survival odds, a new clinical trial finds.
The study involved women age 65 and older who had surgery for small breast tumors deemed to be low risk of coming back. Typically, those wo...
Many Women Over 65 Are Dying of Cervical Cancer. What Needs to Change?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2023
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A new study shows that many women diagnosed with and dying from cervical cancer are older than 65 -- a group for whom routine screening is usually not recommended.
Cervical cancer screening has been credited with a sharp drop in deaths from the disease in the decades sin...
Diet Drinks May Not Affect Urinary Function in Women
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 28, 2022
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If you struggle with urinary incontinence and worry that diet drinks may make matters worse, new research suggests they may not have a significant effect.
"This study is important in that it may guide clinicians counseling women with urinary incontinence to focus more on...
States That Restrict Abortions Have More Maternal, Infant Deaths
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 14, 2022
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In U.S. states with more restrictive abortion policies, rates of pregnant women, new mothers and infants dying were higher, a new report finds.
Instagram 'Post-Baby' Body Shots Don't Reflect Average Women, Study Finds
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2022
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Millions of women routinely check Instagram after giving birth, only to see posts by other new moms showing off how fast they got back into svelte shape.
Of course, photos like those can be a real downer for women who don't have the time or resources to lose
1 in 5 Young Women Has No Plans to Get a Mammogram
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2022
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Terlisa Sheppard knows the value of tracking changes in her body.
The Orlando Health patient was eight and a half months pregnant and just 31 years old when she felt a lump under her arm. She left work to get it checked out and "didn't return back to work because that i...
Screening Test Leads to Fewer Women Included in Autism Studies
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2022
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A frequently used screening test for autism creates a gender gap that could hinder diagnosis an...
Hunger, Poor Diet More Likely for Women With Disabilities
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2022
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Researchers working to better understand the diets of younger women with disabilities found this group was more likely to report a poor diet and food insecurity.
"Eating ...
Air Pollution May Do More Harm to Women Than Men
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2022
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Breathing in fumes from diesel exhaust may be more damaging to women than to men, a new, small Canadian study claims.
"We already know that there are sex differences in lung diseases such as
Women More Susceptible Than Men to Long COVID
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2022
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Women are far more likely than men to suffer from long COVID, according to a broad new research review.
The review, published June 21 in the journal Current Medical Research and Opinion, included 1.3 million patients, and revealed women were 22% more likely to d...
Fewer U.S. Doctors Will Get Trained in Abortion if Roe v. Wade Overturned
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2022
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There could be far fewer U.S. doctors trained to provide an abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court in a decision that is expected by the end of June, researchers report.
That's because nearly 45% of 286 obstetrics and gynecology residency programs acr...
Among Minority Women, Low Vitamin D May Raise Breast Cancer Risk
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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Insufficient vitamin D may play a role in breast cancer, especially among minority women, new research indicates.
Black and Hispanic American women with low vitamin D levels have...
Mediterranean Diet May Cut Preeclampsia Risk During Pregnancy
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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A Mediterranean-style diet is known to help protect the heart, and now new research suggests it can also lower an expectant mother's risk for life-threatening preeclampsia.
Marked by a sudden spike in blood pressure, protein in urine, or other problems during pregnancy, ...
New Law Expands Care for Rape Victims
- March 16, 2022
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Expanded care for sexual assault victims is a main feature of the Violence Against Women Act that was signed into
Even Washing Dishes Helps an Older Woman's Heart
- February 22, 2022
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You don't need to run marathons or sweat it out on your indoor bike to boost your heart health.
This is the main message of a new study that found everyday household activities includin...
Loneliness Can Be Unhealthy Heartbreaker for Older Women
- February 7, 2022
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It's a fate many older women fear: loneliness and isolation as they age. Now, new research suggests those feelings may also predispose them to heart disease.
The findings may be especially relevant now because of social distancing required by the pandemic.
"We are ...
Could a Pap Test Help Detect Breast, Ovarian Cancers, Too?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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Pap tests have long been used to detect cervical cancer early, but preliminary research suggests that cervical cells collected during those tests could also be used to catch other cancers, i...
Fragile Male Egos Have Many Women 'Faking It' in the Bedroom
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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A trio of new studies are confirming what millions of women already know: Reacting to your man's insecurities can have you pretending the sexual satisfaction you do not feel.
The more a woman thinks her partner's ego is fragile, the more likely she is to protect those fe...
Young Women at Higher Risk for Stroke Than Male Peers: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2022
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Strokes aren't common among young people, but when they do happen, they strike more often in women than men, a new review finds.
Of the nearly 800,000 Americans who suffer a stroke each year, 10% to 15% are adults age 45 or younger, according to the American Heart Associ...
Weight Loss May Not Affect Fertility Treatment Success
- Robert Preidt
- January 24, 2022
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Losing weight before beginning fertility treatment doesn't boost the odds that a woman who is obese will have a successful pregnancy, a new study shows.
Obesity has been linked wi...
Why Quitting Smoking Might Be a Bit Tougher for Women
- Robert Preidt
- January 17, 2022
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Quitting smoking is a daunting challenge for anyone, but a new international study suggests that women may struggle more than men to kick the habit.
Women were less likely than men to be successful on their first day of trying to quit, a critical predictor of long-term s...
Skipping COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Brings Big Risks to Mothers, Babies
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 14, 2022
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Unvaccinated pregnant women are putting themselves and their baby at risk for serious complications of COVID-19, according to new research out of Scotland.
For women who have the virus within 28 days of their delivery date, those complications include preterm births, sti...
Immune-Based Drug Fights Advanced Endometrial Cancer: Study
- Cara Murez
- January 13, 2022
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A drug used to treat several types of cancer is also an effective treatment for aggressive forms of endometrial cancer, the second most common cancer in women worldwide, a new clinical trial shows. The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus.
"These findings sugges...
Deaths Linked to High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women Are Soaring
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2022
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The number of American women with chronic high blood pressure who are dying during and after pregnancy is up sharply, a new study warns.
Of 155 million births in the United States between 1979 and 2018, more than 3,200 mothers died of high blood pressure-related causes--...
New Clues to How Ovarian Cancer Begins -- and Might Be Prevented
- Cara Murez
- December 29, 2021
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Researchers say they may be closer than ever to detecting ovarian cancer earlier and improving the odds for women with this life-threatening disease.
In a new study, scientists used stem cells created from the blood samples of women with BRCA mutations and ovarian cancer...
Exercise Soon After Breast Plastic Surgery Is Safe, Healthy
- Cara Murez
- December 28, 2021
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While some plastic surgeons recommend no exercise for weeks after breast augmentation, new research suggests the ban may not be necessary.
Bladder Trouble Worsens With Age for Women, Study Confirms
- Robert Preidt
- December 17, 2021
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A new study confirms what many older women already know: Bladder problems in women worsen with age.
The researchers found that postmenopausal women between 45 and 54 years of age are more likely to have
Drug Combo May Fight a Tough Form of Breast Cancer
- December 15, 2021
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An experimental drug, added to chemotherapy, may benefit women with an aggressive form of breast cancer, suggests an early study offering much-needed good news.
The study involved women with "triple-negative" breast cancer, which accounts for about 15% to 20% of breast c...
Too Many Fertility Specialists Still Use a Painful, Useless Procedure: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2021
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Couples struggling to conceive a child through in vitro fertilization (IVF) sometimes are offered an often-painful procedure known as "scratching the womb" as a desperate last hope to get pregnant.
As many as one-third of IVF clinics offer the practice in Australia, New ...
Stress May Be Stronger Trigger for Problem Drinking in Women Than Men
- Robert Preidt
- December 15, 2021
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When someone says "I need a drink," it's usually because they've had a rough day. Now, new research suggests that stress is more likely to trigger heavy drinking in women than in men.
"Some people can intend to have one or two alcoholic beverages and stop drinking, but o...
Removing Ovaries During Hysterectomy Before 50 Can Bring Health Risks
- Cara Murez
- December 9, 2021
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New research on hysterectomies among women who don't have cancer determined there is an age at which it is safer to also remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes and an age at which it isn't.
Canadian scientists studied the cases of more than 200,500 women who had a hyster...
Gastro Symptoms of Menopause May Vary by Race
- Robert Preidt
- December 8, 2021
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When a woman's periods begin to slow down and finally stop, digestive problems often pick up -- and new research suggests race and ethnicity play a role.
With menopause, levels of estrogen decrease, while cortisol levels increase, triggering an adrenaline boost that chan...
WHO Approves First Long-Acting Device to Shield Women From HIV
- Robert Preidt
- December 1, 2021
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With HIV a continuing threat to women's health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first long-acting device to protect women from sexually transmitted HIV.
The device is a vaginal ring made of silicone elastomer, a flexible rubber-like material that mak...
Study Links Muscle Mass to Severity of Hot Flashes in Women
- Robert Preidt
- November 12, 2021
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Older women with muscle loss are less likely to have menopause-related hot flashes, a new study finds.
The loss of muscle mass and function (sarcopenia) is one of the most significant changes that occurs with age, and older women are at increased risk due to sex hormone ...
Women Feel More Stigma From 'Spare Tire' Around Middle Than Men
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2021
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Belly fat. No one wants it, but women are much harder on themselves about extra pounds wrapped around their middle than men are, regardless of how much they weigh.
And the more they beat themselves up about their "spare tire," the more likely women are to gain weight in ...
Table Set for One May Be Tough on Women's Hearts
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2021
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Eating alone may be a recipe for heart trouble if you're an older woman, Korean researchers suggest.
Those who eat by themselves are likely to eat faster and less healthily, which can lead to weight gain, higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels, increasing the risk ...
Women Less Likely to Ask for More Time When Deadlines Loom
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2021
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It's a case of being your own worst enemy: New research shows that women are more reluctant to ask for deadline extensions at work than their male colleagues are, in part because they worry about being seen as incompetent.
In a series of studies, researchers found that o...
When Climbing Corporate Ladder, Women Are as Competitive as Men: Study
- Robert Preidt
- November 2, 2021
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Women are as competitive and as willing to take risks as men when it comes to advancing in the workplace, according to a new study on the gender pay gap in the United States.
"If we're finally going to close the gender pay gap, then we have to understand the sources of i...
PTSD Symptoms May Vary Throughout Menstrual Cycle: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 28, 2021
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Women's symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may vary with their menstrual cycle, which could have implications for diagnosis and treatment, researchers say.
Their study included 40 women between 18 and 33 years of age who had PTSD after experiencing or witn...
Too Little Vitamin D Could Raise Colon Cancer Risk in Black Women
- Robert Preidt
- October 27, 2021
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Black American women with low levels of vitamin D have higher odds of developing colon cancer, according to a new research that echoes previous findings in white women.
Researchers used a vitamin D prediction model for nearly 50,000 participants in the Black Women's Heal...
Vision Troubles Could Raise Midlife Depression Risk for Women
- Robert Preidt
- October 27, 2021
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Midlife vision problems could increase women's risk of depression, new research suggests.
Rates of eye problems and depression rise during midlife, but knowledge about how vision affects depression at that time has been limited. The new study identified a significant lin...