A sparse form of fat that helps keep newborns warm is more common in adults than previously thought and that discovery that could lead to a new way to lose weight, researchers said on Wednesday.
Once activated by cold temperatures, so-called brown fat burns calories faster than regular fat. It is normally so dormant in adults [...]
Coronary heart disease (CHD) symptoms are attributed to stress more frequently in women than men, according to a new study.
Presented at the 20th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, the study can help understand why there is often a delay in the assessment of women with heart disease.
During the study, the researchers examined [...]
(HealthDay News) — For women worried about the risks of amniocentesis and other currently available tests for chromosomal disorders such as Down syndrome, a new, safer test may be on the horizon, researchers say.
Currently, prenatal genetic tests for Down syndrome, including amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, involve insertion of a needle into the uterus. These [...]
The two major female sex hormones in the body are estrogen and progesterone. They are produced in a pair of organ in the abdomen, known as the ovaries. The ovaries start producing large quantities of estrogen when a girl reaches about 12 years of age. This enables her to grow rapidly and develop into a [...]
When it comes to reducing the risk of breast cancer, the following strategies help to maximize your body’s defense systems.
Shed excess pounds. As many as 20 percent of cancer deaths are due to being overweight or obese. As far as breast cancer goes, studies have suggested that putting on extra pounds after menopause increases the [...]
UMM.edu. It is no longer unusual for women to wait until they are in their late 30s or early 40s to have their first child. Many women have successful pregnancies into their early 40s, but there are increased risks associated with later-age pregnancies.
Here are some things you can do to decrease the likelihood of complications:
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If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant , you probably want to know what medications and herbal remedies are safe to take after you become pregnant. Ideally, it would be best to discuss your current medications with your doctor before you conceive. In any case, as soon as you know you are pregnant, [...]
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