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Ultrasound screening may catch ovarian cancer early
A new study suggests that ovarian cancer screening with a technique called transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) may catch ovarian cancer early, at a more curable stage.
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Fetuses, babies said at high risk from pollutants
There is a risk of disruptions at key stages of growth that could lead to brain damage, malformation or cancers.
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Secret to perfect skin is in vitamin A
Find out how you can keep your skin looking radiant and youthful.
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Hormone therapy safe for most women under 60
Hormone therapy should still be offered and can benefit younger women going through menopause.
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Lumpectomy safe for younger breast cancer patients
Breast cancer tends to be more aggressive when it occurs in younger women, and doctors often advise radical surgery.
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Nod for pill that eliminates women's monthly periods
Lybrel is the first such pill to receive FDA approval.
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Women may benefit less from aspirin for the heart
Aspirin works by preventing platelets, the cells that cause blood to clot, from sticking together.
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Estrogen pretreatment can help restore fertility
Pretreatment with estrogen before stimulation of the ovaries improves the likelihood of ovulation.
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Pregnant scare
Will watching horror films like Don't Look Back be harmful to you and your baby?
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Barbecue lovers may have higher breast cancer risk
Postmenopausal women who like barbecued and smoked meat would be wise to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables too.
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Monthly therapy keeps depression at bay for some
Women who recover from depression with the help of psychotherapy alone can stay well for as long as two years with monthly "maintenance" therapy.
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Studies hint at unexpected heart rhythm problem with bone-building drugs
Several experts said they would be cautious about those who also are at risk for a condition called atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm that can cause strokes.
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Study suggests hormones may ward off dementia
If women take them soon after menopause.
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Left-handed women may have a shorter life-span
Study suggests that women who are left-handed have a higher risk of dying, particularly from cancer and cerebrovascular disease.
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Testosterone cream fails as sex drive booster
Testosterone cream does not appear to boost the sex drives of women cancer survivors suffering from low libido.
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Why alcohol boosts breast cancer risk
Moderate alcohol consumption stimulates the growth and progression of breast cancer by fueling the development of new blood vessels.
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Yoga gives immune boost to breast cancer survivors
Psychosocial tests showed that the "demands of illness," which reflects the burden of hardship of being a breast cancer survivor, fell in the yoga participants.
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Drug combination helps certain breast cancer cases
A cocktail of three targeted drugs may help women with a specific type of breast cancer far better than any of the drugs used alone.
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