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What is Breast Thermography?

What is Breast Thermography?

Breast thermography, also known as Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is a simple, safe non-invasive test of the breast. Thermography can provide early detection of breast conditions beyond what is possible through monthly self-exam, doctor exam or mammogram.

September 5th, 2010 | Posted in Health, ♀ Women's News | Read More »

Fluoride Linked to Pre-term Birth and Anemia in Pregnancy

Fluoride Linked to Pre-term Birth and Anemia in Pregnancy

Fluoride avoidance reduced anemia in pregnant women, decreased pre-term births and enhanced babies’ birth-weight, concludes leading fluoride expert, AK Susheela and colleagues, in a study published in Current Science (May 2010).

September 5th, 2010 | Posted in Health, ♀ Women's News | Read More »

Meditation, Yoga and Other ‘Mindfulness’ Practices for Mental Illness

Meditation, Yoga and Other ‘Mindfulness’ Practices for Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is providing a new dimension to its Hearts & Minds initiative, an educational program that promotes “mind and body” health practices for individuals who live with mental illness.

September 1st, 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »

Urgent Nationwide Egg Recall

Urgent Nationwide Egg Recall

An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) that has sickened hundreds of people across the country has led to a recall of shell eggs.

August 20th, 2010 | Posted in Health, ♀ Women's News | Read More »

Active Women Say Their Lifestyle Makes Them More Confident And Sexy

Active Women Say Their Lifestyle Makes Them More Confident And Sexy

New poll shows these go-getters are constantly searching for new and simple ways to stay energized; results support Propel® new consumer campaign

August 19th, 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »

Gender Bender: Do Gender Knee Implants Provide Better Outcomes?

Gender Bender: Do Gender Knee Implants Provide Better Outcomes?

Study finds gender-specific total knee prostheses provide no clinical benefits compared to standard prostheses in women.

August 18th, 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »

Antagonistic People May Increase Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

Antagonistic People May Increase Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

Antagonistic people have greater thickening of neck artery walls than agreeable people, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Those deemed the least agreeable had a 40 percent increased risk of artery narrowing compared to those who were the most agreeable.

August 16th, 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »

Moderate Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower Risks of Heart Failure

Moderate Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower Risks of Heart Failure

Eating moderate amounts of chocolate is linked to lower risks of heart failure among middle-aged and older women, compared to eating no chocolate at all. Check out the first study to examine long-term effects of eating chocolate on heart failure rates.

August 16th, 2010 | Posted in Health, ♀ Women's News | Read More »

Would You Forgo a Job Promotion to Lose 10 Pounds?

Would You Forgo a Job Promotion to Lose 10 Pounds?

New Consumer Survey Shows Many Americans Struggling and Giving Up on Health, Diet and Weight Loss.

August 12th, 2010 | Posted in Health, ♀ Women's News | Read More »

Omega-3s May Benefit the Lungs, Uterus and Ears in Addition to the Heart

Omega-3s May Benefit the Lungs, Uterus and Ears in Addition to the Heart

Research continues to unveil potential benefits of omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood, pointing to healthful effects on the lungs in children, the uterus in women and hearing in older adults.

August 11th, 2010 | Posted in Health, ♀ Women's News | Read More »