News on Europe

Novartis drug may help older breast cancer patients

2011-09-25T05:30:07Z

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Novartis's bone drug zometa" class="inform">Zometa extended survival in older breast cancer patients but failed to improve disease-free survival among younger women patients in a large-scale clinical trial, resear...

Girls in girl-boy twin pairs may be a bit heavier

2011-03-18T15:00:04Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Girls who have a male twin seem more likely to put on a few extra pounds as they get older, suggests a new study.

Previous studies have suggested that women with a male twin have higher levels of aggressiveness and rule-breaking behavior, as well as a lower risk of eating disorders.

For this study, published in the International Journal of Obesity, Dr....

Alternative medicine: Health benefits of gamma linolenic acid

2010-11-29T15:13:12Z

...

Uses of cypress essential oil

2010-11-29T15:13:16Z

...

Use of motherwort in herbal remedies

2010-11-29T15:13:06Z

...

Womanly desires

2010-11-03T09:32:26Z

...

Scientists move closer to early menopause test

2010-10-18T07:00:46Z

One in 20 women starts the menopause before the age of 46 -- which can affect chances of conceiving as early as a decade beforehand.

The study, by scientists from the University of Exeter and the Institute of Cancer Research, found that four genes working in combination appear to significantly raise the risk of early menopause.

The findings could eventually help identify women at...

Herbal medicines for women

2010-11-02T21:01:06Z

...

Natural Menopause Relief Supplements and Treatment that You Should Know

2010-10-07T20:20:37Z

Supplements that handle menopause are there and most of them are herbal; these natural products are well proven to wade off the symptoms and deliver the much needed relief. Lessening the pain and severity with a view to shutting off the prolonged episodes of this situation is the core of these supplements. The fight is all about the war on night sweats, sleeplessness, mood swings, weight gain etc.

At your door step is one component called "DON'T PAUSE" which comes with pomegranat...

What Are the Different Milk Thistle Benefits?

2010-11-05T11:03:58Z

...

Today on New Scientist: 9 August 2010

2010-09-11T11:42:01Z

...

Almirall signs a co-promotion agreement with Pfizer to commercialise Conbriza in Spain, a new therapeutic option to treat osteoporosis

2010-11-02T12:39:40Z

...

Women's Height Loss May Indicate Spinal Fracture

2010-10-27T08:45:24Z

...

'Miracle' Second Baby for Ovarian Transplant Woman

2010-11-03T09:03:51Z

...

Medroxyprogesterone Found Helpful in Prostate Cancer

2010-10-24T10:52:28Z

...

Sex Differences in Body Fat Parameters from the Early Reproductive to the Postreproductive Period of Life A Multivariate Analysis

2010-10-22T12:05:21Z

...

Positive Data from Wyeth Drug

2010-10-22T07:26:44Z

...

LG GD910 watch phone in U.K.: Cheaper, still ludicrously expensive

2010-10-22T07:59:20Z

...

CoQ10 Benefits for Women

2010-09-09T12:47:03Z

CoQ10 benefits women at all stages of life. A natural energy producer and powerful antioxidant, coq10 supplements could play an important role in maintaining health from pregnancy through menopause and beyond.

CoQ10 is a natural substance produced by the body and found in every cell. It's primary function is the production of energy at the cellular level, but it also has very strong antioxidant properties. As such, it can prevent or repair damage done by free radic...

How to Manage Menopause Mood Swings

2010-10-21T11:32:53Z

...

Nonobstetric D&Cs Linked to Low Complication Rate

2010-10-24T09:49:55Z

...

Endometrial Polyp Diameter Points to Risk of Cancer

2010-10-23T22:21:52Z

...

How to Get Quick Relief For Hot Flashes

2010-10-21T11:05:56Z

...

Menopause Drug Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence

2010-10-26T12:00:43Z

...

Menopause drug linked to breast cancer relapse: study

2010-09-01T12:17:48Z

A synthetic steroid used to treat menopause symptoms and prevent osteoporosis significantly increases the risk of a relapse in breast cancer patients, according to a study released Tuesday.

The steroid, called tibolone, should not be prescribed to a woman who has had or is suspected of having breast cancer, concluded the study, published in the British medical journal The Lancet Oncology.

Women with breast cancer undergoing ...

Menopause Drug Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence

2010-10-23T20:48:45Z

...

Women can spot 'cute' babies best: research

2010-04-16T15:14:34Z

Women are much better at spotting a cute baby than men, according to university research out Wednesday.

Psychologists at the University of St Andrews in Scotland used computer image manipulation to produce subtle variations in baby faces.

They found that women could distinguish a "cute" baby -- chubby cheeks, large forehead, big round eyes and butt...

Scant evidence herbal remedies ease menopause: study

2010-06-30T15:11:26Z

There is little or no evidence to back claims that herbal treatments can alleviate the symptoms of menopause, according to a medical review published on Wednesday.

The paper appears in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, published by the British Medical Association (BMA).

It looks at clinical studies into plants whose extracts are becoming increasingly popular among women eager to ease mood ...

Menopause eases sex rivalry between women: study

2010-04-16T14:29:28Z

Hormonal changes caused by menopause soften the biologically-driven rivalry between women for healthy and virile male partners, according to a study published Wednesday.

Scientists showed that menopause alters the way women judge attractiveness in younger members of the same sex, resulting in a greater preference for feminine facial characteristics.

Previous studies have shown that fertile women -- especially around the time of ovulation -- are more likely to downgrade the go...

'Road map' test can predict when the menopause will start

2010-04-16T15:00:12Z

A test to predict when a woman will go through the menopause has been developed by scientists who believe it will provide a 'road map' of fertility for older would-be mothers.

The breakthrough will also help women prepare mentally for losing their fertility and allow those in their late 30s and 40s who are considering trying for a baby pinpoint just how long they have left to conceive.

One of the country's leading experts in fertility and women's health last night welcomed th...

Gender Wars: Staying in Shape

2010-10-26T12:11:32Z

...

Healthy heart diet

2010-11-02T12:35:47Z

...

Soybean Phytoestrogen May Prevent Bone Loss in Women

2010-10-22T22:56:53Z

...

Hawks Kings Basketball

2011-01-04T22:01:17Z

Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford,left, shoots over Sacramento Kings guard Beno Udrih, of Slovenia during the first half of an ...

Blue Jackets Coyotes Hockey

2011-01-04T21:01:31Z

Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger (18) scores a goal against Phoenix Coyotes' Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, during the second period of an New Jersey Devils' Andy Greene (6) and Minnesota Wild's Martin Havlat (24), of the Czech Republic, compete for the puck during the first period of an Italy's Manuela Moelgg competes during the first run of an alpine ski women's World Cup slalom event, in Zagreb, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Russia Schwarzenegger

2011-01-04T09:32:15Z

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 file photo, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, invites then California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for a ride in his vintage car, a Soviet built Chaika luxury car, during their meeting in the Gorki residence outside Moscow, Russia. The Russian president and the Terminator are tweeting, and m...