Pregnant women should avoid 'diet' soft drinks that have been artificially sweetened, experts have said, after a study linked them with premature birth.

BOSTON, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Women who have a high risk of psoriasis may consider avoiding higher intake of non-light beer, U.S. researchers suggest. Beer - Psoriasis - Low-alcohol beer - Health - United States

Of the generation of women who won the right to vote under the 19th Amendment 90 years ago, few are around to recall those days. And of those who are still living, most suffer from failing health and are unable to share their stories.

An international study of more than 60,000 women has drawn new light on the relationship between osteoporosis and fractures. Scientists call for more to be done to identify and treat patients at the highest risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is more common in women who have fractured bones when they were younger - and they experience a similar loss in health-related quality of life as those with ...

Plan UK HEALTH is deteriorating rapidly in flood-hit Pakistan with sickness and infection sweeping through camps sheltering the homeless. Food is scarce, living conditions cramped and medicine in short ...

HEALTH bosses are urging women not to let ongoing problems with the county’s breast screening service stop them from seeking help.

U-M Health System study shows blacks are prescribed fewer pain medications, women get weaker doses from primary care doctorsBlack patients are prescribed fewer pain medications than whites and few women receive medications strong enough to manage their chronic pain, according to a study in the August issue of Journal of Pain.University of Michigan Health System researchers studied nearly 200 ...

Training health visitors to help mothers after childbirth can reduce post-natal depression rates, a study suggests.

A shortage of highly trained health visitors is leading to postnatal depression, according to a report published today.

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The Democratic women's political group EMILY's List launched a new campaign Tuesday, taking on conservative candidates endorsed by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Washington (CNN) - The Democratic women's political group EMILY's List launched a new campaign Tuesday, taking on conservative candidates endorsed by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. "We didn't want Sarah Palin's voice [...]

( University of Michigan Health System ) Black patients are prescribed fewer pain medications than whites and few women receive medications strong enough to manage their chronic pain, according to a study in the August issue of Journal of Pain. University of Michigan Health System researchers found other racial and gender gaps in the pain care journey that suggests changes are needed beginning ...

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The study found those who ate two servings of fresh or processed red meat daily were 30 per cent more likely to suffer heart disease than women who ate just half a portion.

Women buy sexier clothes when they're ovulating, researchers from the University of Minnesota found in a study they say could impact how products associated with looks are marketed.

It’s important for everyone to watch what they eat, but when it comes to wellness and nutrition, women often have special needs of their own. Society can place more pressure on women to stay thin and youthful than it does on their male counterparts. It can be hard to sort out the conflicting information they receive regarding diet and weight. The weight loss industry advertises supplements and ...

Women who drink beer regularly seem to have a higher risk of developing psoriasis, according to a study published in Archives of Dermatology, a JAMA/Archives journal. The link does not apply to light beer or wines or spirits (liquor), the researchers say. The authors write: Psoriasis is a common immune-mediated skin disease. The association between alcohol consumption and increased risk of ...

Women susceptible to the skin syndrome psoriasis may want to put down the stout and reach for a light beer. A new study finds that drinking regular beer increases the risk of psoriasis in women by over 70 percent.