Breastfeeding is considered beneficial for both mother and baby. Breast milk is believed to give infants the nutrients they need, while breastfeeding has been associated with a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers. But new research suggests that women diagnosed with diabetes before or during pregnancy are less likely to initiate or continue breastfeeding […]

Following a breast cancer diagnosis, many women opt for removal of both breasts, called a double mastectomy. But new research from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests around 70% of women do so, even though they face a very low risk of cancer in the healthy breast. The researchers, led by associate professor […]

Women’s sexual satisfaction in long-term heterosexual relationships may be influenced by changes in hormonal contraceptive use, research from the University of Stirling shows. The study, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, was carried out by researchers from the universities of Stirling, Glasgow, Newcastle, Northumbria and Charles University in Prague. The […]

Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are known to increase the risk of female breast and ovarian cancers. But a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute finds that breastfeeding, taking oral contraceptives and tubal ligation may reduce ovarian cancer risk for women with these mutations. The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are […]

In healthy individuals, the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood increases after eating. When glucose increases, levels of insulin increase to carry the glucose to the rest of the body. Previous research has shown that extreme increases in glucose and insulin in the blood can lead to poor glucose control and increase an […]

Yoga could reduce the risk of expectant mothers developing anxiety and depression, according to the first study on this subject. Stress during pregnancy is related to negative outcomes for both mother and child. Premature birth, low birth weight and increased developmental and behavioral problems in the child as a toddler and adolescent have all been linked to […]

Women going through menopause most likely think of it as the time for an end to predictable monthly periods. Researchers at the University of Michigan say it’s normal, however, for the majority of them to experience an increase in the amount and duration of bleeding episodes, which may occur at various times throughout the menopausal transition. The […]

HIV-positive women respond well to a vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV), even when their immune system is struggling, according to newly published results of an international clinical trial. The study’s findings counter doubts about whether the vaccine would be helpful, said the Brown University medical professor who led the study. Instead, the data support the World […]

The Easter Bunny is the bearer of all things sweet, delicious, and right with the world. But this holiday doesn’t have to induce the same sugar high as Halloween. Instead, fill those Easter baskets with some healthy alternatives. Yes, I’ve included veggies and fruit, but I promise chocolate still has a strong presence in the […]

Regular aerobic exercise seems to boost the size of the area of the brain (hippocampus) involved in verbal memory and learning among women whose intellectual capacity has been affected by age, indicates a small study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The hippocampus has become a focus of interest in dementia research because it is […]