Sugary drink consumption increases endometrial cancer risk
Sugary drink consumption increases endometrial cancer risk Postmenopausal women who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages were more likely to develop the most…
Protein-rich breakfast curbs appetite throughout morning
Protein-rich breakfast curbs appetite throughout morning While North Americans generally consume enough protein, they tend to eat a small amount at breakfast,…
Higher dietary acid load increases risk of diabetes
Higher dietary acid load increases risk of diabetes A study of more than 60,000 women revealed that higher overall acidity of the diet, regardless of the…
Better mid-life diet linked to healthy aging among women
Better mid-life diet linked to healthy aging among women The way women eat in their late 50s and early 60s may have some connection to how well they age later…
Multivitamin and mineral supplement may protect women with invasive breast cancer
Multivitamin and mineral supplement may protect women with invasive breast cancer Findings from a study involving thousands postmenopausal women suggest that…
Eating fish once a week guards against rheumatoid arthritis
Eating fish once a week guards against rheumatoid arthritis Women who have diets high in omega-3 fatty acids from fish are less likely to develop rheumatoid…
Fatty acids in fish linked to lower breast cancer risk
Fatty acids in fish linked to lower breast cancer risk According to a new study, a high intake of fatty acids found in fish is associated with a 14%…
Weight loss improves memory in overweight women
Weight loss improves memory in overweight women Memory improves in older, overweight women after they lose weight by dieting, and their brain activity…
Hot flashes common before menopause
Hot flashes common before menopause More than half of middle-aged women who still have regular menstrual cycles have hot flashes. Asian and Hispanic women…
Calcium supplements linked to longer lifespan in women
Calcium supplements linked to longer lifespan in women Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 milligrams per day can help women live longer, according to…