Health
Fish oils healthier for women's hearts than men's, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—When it comes to matters of a healthy heart women may benefit more from eating oily fish than men, a new study has found.
Oct 12, 2012
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Medical research
Nerve and muscle activity vary across menstrual cycle: May help explain higher rates of knee injuries in female athletes
Numerous studies have shown that female athletes are more likely to get knee injuries, especially anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and chronic pain, than their male counterparts. While previous research has focused ...
Oct 11, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study tests potential new drug to reduce pain and symptoms of endometriosis
(Medical Xpress)—According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), endometriosis, a gynecological disorder in which cells from the uterus lining grow in other areas of the body, is the number one reason for a hysterectomy ...
Oct 9, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study suggests women with severe forms of endometriosis are more attractive
(Medical Xpress)—In a truly odd study undertaken by a group of OB/GYN researchers in Italy, volunteer women were judged to determine if a medical condition known as endometriosis causes those afflicted to be viewed as more ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Doctor calls for debate on using frozen versus fresh embryos for IVF procedures
(Medical Xpress)—New evidence from a study done by Aberdeen University showing that using frozen embryos implanted in the womb instead of those implanted fresh tends to reduce the risks for both mother and child, have led ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Timing crucial in achieving pregnancy
A survey of women seeking fertility assistance to become pregnant found most did not know which days of the menstrual cycle they were fertile and most likely to conceive.
Sep 3, 2012
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Genetics
Early menopause in mice: A model of human POI
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists have established a genetic mouse model for primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), a human condition in which women experience irregular menstrual cycles and reduced fertility, and early exposure ...
Aug 30, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Menstrual cycles may affect women's shopping patterns
(HealthDay) -- The hormonal fluctuations associated with women's menstrual cycles could color their shopping habits, research suggests.
Jul 31, 2012
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Health
Exercise and attitude may be thermostat for hot flashes
(Medical Xpress) -- Attitude may play an important role in how exercise affects menopausal women, according to Penn State researchers, who identified two types of women -- one experiences more hot flashes after physical activity, ...
Apr 12, 2012
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Other
Hisss and hers: When women are best at spotting snakes
Women who have just finished ovulating are better at detecting snakes than at other times of their menstrual cycle, according to an unusual study that sheds light on in-built reflexes for survival.
Mar 8, 2012
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