Prune Consumption Preserves Bone Strength in Postmenopausal Women: New Study
A new study suggests that daily consumption of prunes may help older women maintain strong bones. 3D scans revealed that women over 50 who ate a small daily handful of…
Got prunes? Prunes may preserve bone density and strength in older women
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Dairy isn’t the only food that’s good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study…
Ascorbic acid supplementation and immune response in healthy women during high-intensity exercise
The benefits of taking extra Ascorbic Acid (AA) while exercising are not well known. This study aims to investigate the effects of AA supplementation on oxidative stress, immune response, and…
Women get the same exercise benefits as men, but with less effort
A new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows there is a gender gap between women and men when it comes to exercise. The findings, published in the Journal…
Effects of Multispecies Probiotic Supplementation on Serum Bone Turnover Markers in Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
AbstractProbiotics have been found to have beneficial effects on bone metabolism. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, the effects of multispecies probiotic supplementation on bone turnover markers were evaluated after…
Study finds women who consumed sugar sweetened beverage daily had higher risk of developing liver cancer and chronic liver disease
Approximately 65% of adults in the United States consume sugar sweetened beverages daily. Chronic liver disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and can result in liver…
Vaginal suppository containing lactobacilli can prevent recurrent cystitis in women
Recurrent cystitis (RC) is a frequent infection of the urinary tract and bladder, which is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women. Under healthy circumstances, the human vagina is home to a…
Shattering the myth of men as hunters and women as gatherers
Analysis of data from dozens of foraging societies around the world shows that women hunt in at least 79 percent of these societies, opposing the widespread belief that men exclusively…
Why women with multiple sclerosis get better when pregnant
Women suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis temporarily get much better when pregnant. Researchers have now identified the beneficial changes naturally occurring in the immune system during pregnancy. The…
A myth no more: Cranberry products can prevent urinary tract infections for women
Drinking cranberry juice has long been a mythical prevention strategy for women who develop a urinary tract infection – and new medical evidence shows consuming cranberry products is an effective…
Global study finds some women experience heavier menstrual flow after COVID-19 vaccination
A new international study finds that women vaccinated for COVID-19 have a slightly higher risk for a heavier period after vaccination. The study, led by Oregon Health & Science University…
How women can reduce the risk of hip fracture
How women can reduce the risk of hip fracture Increasing protein intake by 25g a day could reduce hip fracture risk by up to 14% Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way…
Homicide is a leading cause of death in pregnant women in the US
Women in the US are more likely to be murdered during pregnancy or soon after childbirth than to die from the three leading obstetric causes of maternal death (high blood…
Women urged to eat potassium-rich foods to improve their heart health
Sophia Antipolis, 22 July 2022: Women who eat bananas, avocados and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in the diet, according to a study published today in European Heart…
Women run, bike, step faster after taking newly developed nutrient combo, study finds
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr98hhHcO_A&w=448&h=252&hd=1]Women run, bike, step faster after taking newly developed nutrient combo, study finds Researchers examining the nutrient demands of active females tested a combination of nutrients that greatly enhanced performance…
Burning question of the day: 1950s newspaper clipping shows how far women’s rights have come
By Jessica Jerreat PUBLISHED: 16:16 EST, 31 August 2013 | UPDATED: 16:16 EST, 31 August 2013 Women's lib has come a long way in a short time, as this…
The ‘leftover’ women: China defines official age for females being left on the shelf as 27
Millions of women say they have been thrown on the scrap heap Chinese government worries that unmarried men could cause social havoc By Peter Simpson PUBLISHED: 09:04 EST, 21 February…
Turkish health workers condone wife beating
Domestic violence is an inherent problem in Turkey, and healthcare workers are doing little to combat the prevalence of wife beating, according to research published in the online open access…
Turkish health workers condone wife beating
Public release date: 12-Dec-2007 Domestic violence is an inherent problem in Turkey, and healthcare workers are doing little to combat the prevalence of wife beating, according to research published in…
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