Bladder Health Begins in School
School bathroom habits impact life-long bladder health: Opening the door to the girls room.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/society-for-womens-health-research/school-bathroom-habits_b_8265730.html
Possible Benefit in Old Age of One Drink a Day for Middle-Aged Women
en-usSeptember 16, 2011
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Analysis of data from the US Nurses' Health Study (started in 1976) resulted in the conclusion that women who drink 15 grams or less of alcohol a day (the equivalent of one drink of any alcoholic beverage) at midlife may be healthier when older than women who do not drink at all, who consume more than two drinks a day, or who consule four drinks or more at one time.
Recent Episodes from Dr. Gwen's Women's Health Podcasts
Douching is BAD; S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act
The Toxins in Feminine Hygiene Products (The Atlantic)
Society for Women's Health Research: http://swhr.org/
S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act114th Congress (2015-2016) https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1014
Increasing Amount of Exercise to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
A new study reported in JAMA Oncology suggests increasing the recommended 150 minutes of exercise to 300 minutes/week can reduce fat levels enough to lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
Friedenreich CM, Neilson HK, O'Reilly R, et al. Effects of a High vs Moderate Volume of Aerobic Exercise on Adiposity Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. Published online July 16, 2015. doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2015.2239.
Heart Disease Affects Women of All Ages
I review a recent article in the New York Times about "Young Women's Heart at Risk". Heart disease is the number 1 killer for women and symptoms are different than the typical male experience.
Alarmning Number of Women Think Spousal Abuse is Sometimes OK
This report comes out of NPR and reviews the data that comes from polling performed from 2010-2014 for the World Values Survey.
Dr. Gwen's Women's Health Podcasts
en-usApril 05, 2015
New Pap Smear Guidelines; Probiotics May Improve Blood Pressure
Dr. Morse discusses the new Pap Guidelenes and reviews an early release article regarding use of probiotics in reducing blood pressure.
Controlled Trials Screening for Cervical Cancer -
http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspscerv.htm
Effect of Probiotics on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized,
Hypertension. 2014;HYPERTENSIONAHA.114.03469published online before print July 21 2014
http://hyper.ahajournals.org/content/early/2014/07/21/HYPERTENSIONAHA.114.03469.lon
Eating Tomatoes May Lower Breast Cancer Risk; Hypercholesterolemia Associated with Greater Psoriasis Risk
In the first report I review a recent study that notes a diet rich in tomatoes may lower risk of breast cancer.
Reference
Llanos A.A., Peng J., Pennell M.L., Krok J.L., Vitolins M.Z., Degraffinreid C.R., & Paskett, E.D. (2013). Effects of tomato and soy on serum adipokine concentrations in postmenopausal women at increased breast cancer risk: A cross-over dietary intervention trial. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. [Epub ahead of print].
The second study reviews the association between hypercholesterolemia and psoriasis.
Reference
Wu S., Li W.Q., Han J., Sun Q., & Qureshi A.A. (2013). Hypercholesterolemia and risk of incident psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in US Women. Arthritis & Rheumatism. doi: 10.1002/art.38227. [Epub ahead of print]
Statins, Cataracts and Elevated Blood Sugar; Hormone Use for Women Remains Dangerous in Menopause
Follow-up data from the Women's Health Initiative regarding the safety of the use of hormones in menopause reaffirms complex mix of risks and benefits. In addition, I discuss the recent headlines regarding the relationship of statin use to the development of cataracts (as well as increased blood sugar).
Dr. Gwen's Women's Health Podcasts
en-usOctober 02, 2013
Regular Aspirin Use May Protect Against Melanoma; FDA Raises Alert on Azithromycin
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Dr. Gwen's Women's Health Podcasts
en-usMarch 27, 2013
Changing Our Tune on Exercise; Fat and Fit, or Thin and Unhealthy?
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