Breast cancer patients seem to suffer more serious side effects from chemotherapy than previously thought.
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Advanced X-ray technology has helped scientists spot a new target that drug designers might use to attack the dreaded bird flu virus.
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Women whose mothers took a common pregnancy drug are at risk of early menopause, research shows. A study of thousands of women revealed that those who were exposed to the ‘wonder drug’ DES in the womb were 50 per cent more likely to start the menopause early.
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A famous obstetrician has warned that the rising numbers of “middle age pregnancy” cases are as big a public health problem as “teenage pregnancy” cases.
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has published a report, which notes that 17.3% of women who gave birth in 2003 smoked during pregnancy. The report noted that one in five Australian women smoked during pregnancy.
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Pregnant women with breast cancer can be safely treated with a common chemotherapy combination during both the second and third trimesters, researchers report.
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Have you ever wondered if non-nutritive sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin and sucralose are safe to consume during pregnancy?
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The women who are taking antidepressants known as SSRI ( selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ), and who are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, should discuss the situation with their doctor due to potential risks to the baby.
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Exercise may be especially helpful in reducing the size of fat cells around the waistline — more so than diet alone, a study suggests. That’s important, because fat specifically in the abdomen has been linked to the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
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Bathing suit season inspires many women to set – and passionately pursue – fitness goals. But even the most committed woman can find her fitness regimen derailed by very real exercise issues specific to her gender. Hormones, a woman’s physical structure, the toll of care giving for a family, and even footwear choices make women more likely than men to incur injuries that can put a sudden halt to summer fitness activities.
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