There are several issues that have been raised regarding giving birth in the lithotomy position (laying on your back with your legs pulled up). Critics suggest that this position is for the convenience of the doctor, not the welfare of the mother. One study has shown that the lateral or side lying position decreases...
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Vitamin D Reduces Crohn’s Risk
Vitamin D is known to have a positive effect on the immune system. A new study looked to see if a higher level of Vitamin D might be associated with a lower risk of Crohn’s disease. What the researchers found is that those women with higher levels of Vitamin D could essentially cut their...
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Smoking and Bladder Issues in Women
There are many reasons not to smoke. And if you look carefully at the scientific literature, you will notice that the list is growing. Among the more recent additions is a study that looked at the relationship between smoking and bladder control in women. The study concluded that “urgency and frequency are approximately three...
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Women Who Eat Faster Get Bigger
When your mother told you to chew your food and eat slowly, she knew what she was talking about. A new study looked at whether how fast you eat has an impact on your body mass index (BMI). This is the calculation that determines if you are overweight or obese. After studying the eating...
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Sunscreen Chemicals Cause Endometriosis?
A recent study published in Environmental Science and Technology found that certain ingredients in most sunscreen products could be contributing to endometriosis in women. Endometriosis is a painful gynecological condition that affects 5% – 10% of women, particularly during child-bearing years. Severe cases can result in lesions or cysts in the pelvic area usually...
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Low-Risk Lifestyle Dramatically Reduces Sudden Cardiac Death in Women
Sudden cardiac death currently accounts for more than half of all cardiac deaths. But a woman’s lifestyle can greatly reduced the odds of a sudden cardiac death every happening. A low risk lifestyle includes “not smoking, body mass index of less than 25, exercise duration of 30 minutes/day or longer,” and a diet that...
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Inactivity Doubles Risk of Pulmonary Embolism for Women
A pulmonary embolism is where a main artery to the lungs is blocked by a blood clot. This can cause difficulty breathing, chest pain and even death. A recent study found that “the risk of pulmonary embolism was more than twofold in women who spent the most time sitting compared with those who spent...
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Cardiovascular Disease Can Cause Depression for Women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is commonly caused by weight gain and obesity. One type of CVD is coronary artery calcification, or calcium on the arteries of the heart. New research has found that depression is associated with the progression of coronary artery calcification in midlife women. Another reason why staying in shape makes you happier....
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Mom’s Antidepressant Use Greatly Increases Risk of Autism in Newborns
According to a report released by the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately one out of every 10 Americans over the age of 12 is taking antidepressants. Women are more than two and a half times more likely to be taking antidepressants than men, with a third of those women taking the antidepressants for...
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Monounsaturated Fats May Lower Cognitive Decline in Women
Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) is commonly found in olive oil, avocadoes and nuts. A new study found that “MUFA intake was associated with lower cognitive decline.” According to the study, the “effect of MUFA intake was primarily in the visual and memory domains.” Read the Abstract
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