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Women who undergo treatment for breast cancer may be offered the possibility of reconstruction if they opt for mastectomy. This may lead to a discussion on whether or not to do reconstruction immediately during the initial surgery or delay it until any other treatments like chemotherapy are complete. Two new studies published in the September [...]
A new report by the Institute of Medicine issued on Sept. 23, concludes that there has been some progress in women’s health over the past two decades especially in lessening the burden of disease and reduced deaths among women in the areas of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer and cervical cancer, specifically. The effort has yielded [...]
Did you know that perishable food carried in an old-fashioned brown bag can be unsafe to eat by lunchtime? Now that children and teens are back in school, it may be a good idea to take a look at how you are packing your kids’ lunches. Most food experts recommend that an insulated lunch box [...]
Older men may be at risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease, earlier in life than older women, according to a study appearing today in Neurology. The study raises the question of whether there may be a gender difference in the development and progression of MCI. Scientists evaluated the [...]
Today,more than 200 health professionals attended the Institute for Women’s Health Research at Northwestern University’s first educational research forum of the 2010-2011 school year that featured Bonnie Spring, PhD, a behavioral psychologist at Northwestern. Her lecture entitled “Untangling the Web of Women, Smoking and Weight” made me realize how much we still need to learn [...]
For some unknown reason, we are suddenly receiving a lot of comments on our March 2010 posting on Endometriosis. Maybe it is because endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, affecting more that 5.5 million women in North America alone. There is a comprehensive fact sheet available from the National Institute of [...]
The millions of middle-aged and older adults who suffer from insomnia have a new drug-free prescription for a more restful night’s sleep. Regular aerobic exercise improves the quality of sleep, mood and vitality, according to a small but significant new study from Northwestern Medicine and the Feinberg School of Medicine. Insomnia is more prevalent in [...]
An understanding why women experience more stress-related mental disorders like depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has eluded scientists but a new study in rat brains may help explain why women are more prone to mood and anxiety disorders than men. In order to better understand this study, I found it helpful to look [...]
Our monthly women’s health e-newsletter is now available on the Institute for Women’s Health Research web site. Learn more about smoking, women and lung cancer. You can also check out our website every month to get the lastest e-newsletter for free.
Contrary to some commonly held beliefs, men, more than women will likely benefit more from expanded healthcare coverage. According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research June 2010 Fact Sheet, men represent a majority of non-elderly US adults who lack health insurance across all age groups but particularly ages 18-34. Under age 18, boys and [...]
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