Acupuncture and physical exercise improve hormone levels and menstrual bleeding pattern in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), reveals research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. In the study, a group of women with PCOS were given acupuncture where the needles were stimulated both manually and with a weak electric current at a DELETE”VERY” low [...]

New research shows that the irritating symptoms many women experience at menopause, such as hot flashes and mood changes, may indicate a reduced risk for breast cancer. The study reported that women who had the most severe hot flashes also had the lowest risk for postmenopausal breast cancer.  Compared with women who never had the [...]

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has reportedly “infuriated cancer experts” by describing sun screen as “poison”.  Bundchen refuses to use it because of the chemicals they contain. According to the Daily Mail: “[Bundchen] made the comments at the launch of her own organic skin care range, which presumably doesn’t include sun care lotions.” Gisele Bundchen, incidentally, [...]

According to a study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, whey commonly used as a protein supplementation may improve blood lipid profiles and reduce liver fat by as much as 20 percent. For the study, “Eleven obese women received a 60 grams a day of whey protein supplement for 4-weeks” to supplement their regular diet. [...]

A new study in the journal Clinical Cardiology finds that a Super Bowl loss for a home team was associated with increased death rates from heart issues in both men and women and in older individuals. Sports fans may be emotionally involved in watching their favorite teams. When the team loses, it can cause some [...]

CBC.ca Reduce Breast Cancer Risks, Delay Hormone Therapy During MenopauseDaily Health ReportNew studies found that women who delay hormone replacement therapy after starting menopause may be at lower risks of breast cancer when compared to women who begin hormone therapy close to the start of menopause. Additionally, women experiencing hot …Study ties hot flashes to [...]

CBC.ca Hormone therapy ups breast cancer riskTimes of IndiaA new study has shown that starting hormone therapy at around the time of menopause is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer compared to starting after a longer gap. In this large, prospectively followed cohort of women, those who started …Earlier Hormone Therapy Elevates Risk [...]

THe FDA announced a possible association between saline and silicone gel-filled breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a very rare type of cancer. Data reviewed by the FDA suggest that patients with breast implants may have a very small but significant risk of ALCL in the scar capsule adjacent to the implant. The [...]

According to research published in the journal Cancer Survivorship, women who have survived childhood cancer should be advised to breastfeed if they can, because breastfeeding can offset some of the negative health effects of their earlier cancer treatment. It is well established that breastfeeding confers a number of health benefits to both infants and their [...]

Vaginitis, or yeast infection, is a painful condition that many women experience at some point.  The Global Healing Center has assembled some of the most common natural remedies for yeast infections.  Here are a few of them: Probiotics If you are taking any form of antibiotic, the likelihood of a yeast infection is increased. Probiotic [...]