Category Archives: Women’s Health

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Still no women’s rights in Egypt

Egyptian women continue the struggle by Randa El Tahawy, Common Ground News 05 July 2012 Cairo – One of the iconic images of Egypt’s revolution was that of men and women standing together, united for positive change. But since then, … Continue reading

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Stem cells linked to cervical cancer

Cervical cancer find solves decades-long mystery By Kerry Sheridan | AFP – June 11, 2012 A scientific discovery about where and how cervical cancer takes root in the body has resolved a decades-long mystery and could lead to even better … Continue reading

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ASCO identifies unnecessary procedures

Five Cancer Practices That Must Stop Zosia Chustecka April 5, 2012 — Five common cancer procedures and tests have been identified that are not supported by evidence and should no longer be used, according to the American Society of Clinical … Continue reading

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More hope for infertility

Israeli Research: Chinese Remedy for Barren Women Ancient Chinese medicine is known to ease pain and treat diseases, but Israeli researchers now think it can help barren women. Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, Arutz Sheva, January 16, 2012 Ancient Chinese medicine is … Continue reading

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IVF has risks

In Vitro Fertilization Should Have One-Embryo Limit, Health Experts Say Natalie Wolchover, Life’s Little Mysteries Staff Writer Date: 15 April 2011 Time: 12:47 PM ET In vitro fertilization often leads to twins born prematurely. Babies conceived through in vitro fertilization … Continue reading

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Hope for fetal alcohol syndrome

Vitamin A could curb fetal-alcohol effects: Israeli research By Mary Agnes Welch, Winnipeg Free Press , March 1, 2011 New research by an Israeli scientist suggests vitamin A could act almost like an antidote to the effects of alcohol on … Continue reading

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Bone drugs may reduce cancer risk

Common Bone Drugs May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk Released: 2/15/2011 11:45 AM EST Source: American Technion Society Newswise — An international team of researchers has found that the use of bisphosphonates – drugs already taken by millions of healthy women … Continue reading

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Beware of antioxidants

Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover: Antioxidants Cause Fertility Problems in Females Press Release, January 18, 2010 Antioxidants are sold over the counter everywhere. They’re added to food, drink and face cream. But according to Prof. Nava Dekel of the Biological Regulation … Continue reading

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