Women's Health : 210 Articles

Women have different nutrition needs than do men and are also at unique risk for nutrition-related health conditions including heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer and weight related problems.  Search this section for articles and study findings relevant to women in all stages of life.

Mediterranean diet may offer protection against breast cancer

According to a new study, the Mediterranean diet has one more health…

Excess weight linked to memory problems in older women

It turns out older women hoping to keep their minds in top form should…

Weight loss helps reduce hot flashes

A new study from researchers at the University of California are…

Fish oil supplements lower breast cancer risk

A new study is adding to the growing evidence that fish oil…

Antioxidants no help at keeping arthritis and lupus at bay

Despite earlier research that found a link between antioxidant intake…

Brisk walking, cycling help older women keep extra weight off

New study findings from Harvard researchers show that even small…

Vitamin D supplements may cut breast cancer risk

Toronto researchers are reporting in the American Journal of Clinical…

Processed meat ups risk of ovarian cancer

New study findings from Australian researchers have found that women…

Childhood body size linked to breast cancer risk

New study findings from Swedish researchers suggest that childhood…

High GI foods increase heart disease risk in women

New study findings suggest that consuming carbohydrates with a high…

Exercise one hour a day to prevent weight gain

According to a U.S. study in this week's issue of the Journal of…

Mediterranean diet linked to better fertility treatment success

The Mediterranean diet, already linked to lower rates of cancer and…

Red wine may help women maintain a healthy waistline

According to study findings published in the March issue of the…

Plant-based diet may cut breast cancer risk

Diets high in vegetables, fruits and soy might cut the risk of…

Study links beer with bone health

Calcium, vitamin D…and beer?   …

Study links intake of processed foods to mood disorders in women

Australian researchers studying how diet effects mental health in…

Soy supplements do not prevent bone loss in women

Supplements containing soy isoflavones do little to preserve…

Eating soy reduces breast cancer recurrence

Although there is a concern regarding the safety of soy food…

Sodium and artificial sweeteners may harm women's kidneys

A diet high in salt and artificially sweetened drinks increases…

Meat and dairy may boost risk of breast cancer

Cutting down on processed meats and red meat cooked at high…