As the number of women having twins has increased, so has the odds of developing a serious pregnancy complication called twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). This disorder affects as many as 15 percent of identical twin pregnancies, and results in uneven blood flow between the fetuses. Until recently the outcome was usually death or disabilities for the surviving babies. Now a new minimall
Obesity Significantly Cuts Odds Of Successful Pregnancy
Posted by jeni 17 days ago (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com)
Obese women are as much as 28 percent less likely to become pregnant and have a successful pregnancy, according to research that earned a Michigan State University professor a national award. The findings by Barbara Luke, a researcher in the MSU College of Human Medicine's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, focused on data of nearly 50,000 women using assisted repro
Meat, Dairy Won't Up Odds for Breast Cancer
Posted by mamie 84 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Two studies find no clear link; other research supports fiber to ward off the disease
Meat, Dairy Won't Up Odds for Breast Cancer (HealthDay)
Posted by glenna533 85 days ago (http://us.rd.yahoo.com)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- An adult woman's intake of meat, eggs and dairy products should not boost her risk for breast cancer, new research shows.
Hormone Therapy Increases Odds of Ovarian Cancer
Posted by mittan 130 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
But risk remains low and decreases two years after stopping, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Ovarian Cancer
Early Menstruation Lowers Odds of Surviving Ovarian Cancer
Posted by mittan 134 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Patients who had first period before age 12 are at increased risk of death, study shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Menstruation, Ovarian Cancer
Swedish researchers have discovered that babies born by Caesarean section experience changes to the DNA pool in their white blood cells, which could be connected to altered stress levels during this method of delivery, according to the July issue of Acta Paediatrica.
Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia
Posted by mamie 143 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Losing a partner through divorce or death in middle age may triple the risk, study shows
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