Study reveals young women with the BRCA mutation feel different and misunderstood
(Medical Xpress)—A study authored by Rebekah Hamilton, RN, PhD, associate dean of the Rush University College of Nursing, found that young women with a BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation felt different and misunderstood.
Cancer
Sep 26, 2012 |
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World's first mum-to-daughter uterine transplants in Sweden (Update)
Two Swedish women received new uteruses at the weekend in the world's first mother-to-daughter uterine transplants aimed at helping them have babies, Gothenburg University announced on Tuesday.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Sep 18, 2012 |
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Decrease in early mortality in STEMI attributed to changing patient profile and behavior
Data from four French nationwide registries of STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) patients initiated five years apart and covering more than 15 years show that mortality rate decreased by 68% over this period, from ...
Cardiology
Aug 27, 2012 |
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High potency and synthetic marijuana pose real dangers in first weeks of pregnancy
Marijuana is up to 20 times more potent than it was 40 years ago and most pregnant women who use the drug are totally unaware that it could harm their unborn child before they even know they are pregnant.
Addiction
Aug 15, 2012 |
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'Sexting' may be just a normal part of dating for Internet generation
(Medical Xpress) -- For young adults today who were weaned on iPods and the Internet, the practice of "sexting," or sending sexually explicit photos or messages through phones, may be just another normal, healthy component ...
Health
Jul 24, 2012 |
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Young African women risk HIV infections from older men
Poverty drove single teenage mother Kate Mzungu to seek out a rich older man, who buys her food and pays for her housing in exchange for the pleasures of her young company.
HIV & AIDS
Jul 23, 2012 |
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HIV drugs reach 8 million in needy countries
More than eight million people -- a record number in low- and middle-income countries -- are now taking antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV, according to data released Wednesday by UNAIDS.
HIV & AIDS
Jul 18, 2012 |
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Bladder control an issue for young women
(Medical Xpress) -- Traditionally considered an older women’s condition, urinary incontinence (UI) affects one in eight healthy young women, causing depression in some, according to a new study.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 17, 2012 |
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HPV vaccine reduces infection, even in unvaccinated
The HPV vaccine not only has resulted in a decrease in human papillomavirus infection in immunized teens but also in teens who were not immunized.
Pediatrics
Jul 09, 2012 |
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Eating disorder behaviors and weight concerns are common in women over 50
Eating disorders are commonly seen as an issue faced by teenagers and young women, but a new study reveals that age is no barrier to disordered eating. In women aged 50 and over, 3.5% report binge eating, nearly 8% report ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jun 21, 2012 |
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Canadian teen moms run higher risk of abuse, depression than older mothers
(Edmonton) Teen mothers are far more likely to suffer abuse and postpartum depression than older moms, according to a study of Canadian women's maternity experiences by a University of Alberta researcher.
Pediatrics
Jun 18, 2012 |
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Children's body fat linked to Vitamin D insufficiency in mothers
Children are more likely to have more body fat during childhood if their mother has low levels of Vitamin D during pregnancy, according to scientists at the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU), ...
Health
May 23, 2012 |
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Cyber partners help you go the distance
A new study, testing the benefits of a virtual exercise partner, shows that the presence of a moderately more capable cycling partner boosts motivation to stick to an exercise program. The work by Brandon Irwin and colleagues, ...
Health
May 16, 2012 |
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Study identifies 5 factors that promote a positive body image in women
Women with high family support and limited pressure to achieve the 'thin and beautiful' ideal have a more positive body image. That's according to a new study looking at five factors that may help young women to be more positive ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 09, 2012 |
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Scientists find link between biological processes and young breast cancer patients
Breast cancer in young women is linked to age-related biological processes, a new study shows. Because it is a biologically unique disease, it calls for tailor-made management strategies, researchers reported ...
Cancer
May 07, 2012 |
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