Soy spells fewer hot flashes for certain women
Soy spells fewer hot flashes for certain women Soy in the diet helps ease hot flashes, but only for women whose bodies can produce the soy metabolite called…
Tea, citrus fruit tied to lower ovarian cancer risk
Tea, citrus fruit tied to lower ovarian cancer risk Tea and citrus fruits and juices are associated with a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, according…
Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease in exercisers
Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease in exercisers Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people who exercise, according to…
Calcium supplements may have too much for some older women
Calcium supplements may have too much for some older women Calcium and vitamin D are commonly recommended for older women, but the usual supplements may send…
FDA advises pregnant women to eat more low-mercury fish
FDA advises pregnant women to eat more low-mercury fish U.S. regulators recommended this week that pregnant women, nursing mothers and women who might become…
Limiting carbs could reduce breast cancer recurrence in women
Limiting carbs could reduce breast cancer recurrence in women Researchers from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College have found that reducing…
Calcium supplements not linked to cardiovascular disease in women
Calcium supplements not linked to cardiovascular disease in women Calcium supplements are widely taken by women for bone health. Previous studies have…
A high protein breakfast helps women control blood sugar
A high protein breakfast helps women control blood sugar In healthy individuals, the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood increases after eating. When…
Taking iron improves women's exercise performance
Taking iron improves women's exercise performance A new study from the University of Melbourne has found that women who take iron supplements, experience a…
High fat diet linked with greater risk of certain types of breast cancer
High fat diet linked with greater risk of certain types of breast cancer High total and saturated fat intake were associated with greater risk of estrogen…