The Greatest Story Never Told
Womens eNews By Suzanne Braun Levine WeNews guest author Sunday, January 8, 2012 Despite conventional wisdom dictating that intimacy ends at midlife for women, Suzanne Braun Levine says this is untrue in her new book “How We Love Now.” In this except, she describes how love actually changes and deepens. Being in love knows no Continue Reading …
Researchers evaluated sexual activity and satisfaction as reported by 806 older women whose health has been tracked for medical research for 40 years. The study measured the prevalence of current sexual activity; the characteristics associated with sexual activity including demographics, health, and hormone use; frequency of arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and pain during sexual intercourse; and sexual desire and satisfaction in older women. A majority of study participants report frequent arousal and orgasm that continue into old age, despite low sexual desire.
FDA Press Release For Immediate Release: December 30, 2011 Media Inquiries: Rita Chappelle, 301-796-4672, rita.chappelle@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA Prevnar 13, a pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine, was approved today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people ages 50 years and older to prevent pneumonia and invasive disease caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae. Pneumococcal Continue Reading …
The Women’s Media Center
By Dr. Sharon Ufberg
August 1, 2011
Authored by Lisa Cosgrove of the Harvard Center for Ethics, a recent statistical analysis of studies assessing the relationship between breast and ovarian cancer and antidepressant drug use finds possible link.
Are you one of the thousands of women currently taking antidepressants? A recent review indicates that these medications are not risk free, particularly for women.
The analysis of published studies suggests a link between breast and ovarian cancer and antidepressant drug usage. The review, which found an 11 percent increased risk overall in both breast and ovarian cancer for patients taking such medication, points to a need for further investigation, particularly since the results varied widely depending on who funded the research.
NY Times
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS
July 20, 2011
What makes a female athlete different from a male athlete? Watching Abby Wambach leap above defenders in a World Cup soccer game to head the ball decisively into the net, or seeing her teammate Megan Rapinoe streak a pass down the pitch, the answer might seem to be: not much. As a group, female athletes, like their male counterparts, display coordination, strength, grace, speed, stamina and a bracing competitiveness.
WYDDTY
What Your Doctor’s Don’t Tell You
July 14, 2011
Strawberries should be included in your five-a-day diet of fruits and vegetables. They improve the quality of your blood, and neutralise ‘free radicals’ that can accelerate ageing and your general physical condition.
Natural News
Saturday, June 04, 2011 by: Richard Stossel
Water is one of the most amazing and mysterious elements in all of nature. Research conducted in various universities throughout the world has repeatedly shown that it is the structure or alignment of the molecules within water that are of much greater importance than its chemical purity. It has also been shown that positive thoughts, intent, and words of blessing directed at water can alter its structure in positive ways and thus increase its life giving properties.
The Star Online
Malaysia
May 29, 2011
WOMEN’S WORLD By Dr NOR ASHIKIN MOKHTAK
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the body that regulates many physiological processes.
Live in the Now
Your Guide to Natural Health
June 1, 2011
Posted by John Phillip
Melatonin is a powerful natural hormone that is well known for its association with circadian rhythms that promote a healthful sleep cycle. Now, researchers from the University of Granada reporting in the Journal of Pineal Research have found that melatonin has another remarkable benefit.
Health Medical and Science Updates
May.19, 2011
A new national study shows that from 2005 to 2009 (the most recent year with available figures) there was a 49-percent increase in emergency department visits for drug related suicide attempts by women aged 50 and older — from 11,235 visits in 2005 to 16,757 in 2009. This increase reflects the overall population growth of women aged 50 and older.
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