Iron deficiency can be a health hazard at practically any age, since the blood needs adequate levels of the mineral in order to transport oxygen throughout the body. A new study has determined that being obese during pregnancy increases the likelihood that a woman’s child will be iron-deficient. The research, which was presented at the
While maintaining a healthy diet is important for everyone, women may want to be especially careful not to eat a lot of foods with a high glycemic index, as it may place them at a greater risk for developing heart disease. According to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, consuming carbohydrates
The first-ever study has found that pregnant women who reside in the U.S. are gaining more body fat, which is causing their babies to do the same, according to findings presented at the Pediatric Academic SocietiesÂ’ annual meeting. According to a study that took place from 1990 to 2005, researchers measured the body mass index
The number of diabetes-related hospitalizations in young women is on the rise, according to a study published in the Journal of Women’s Health. Diabetes is often diagnosed among overweight people, which suggests that the growing obesity rate nationwide could be associated with those who are hospitalized for the condition. Researchers suggest that women aged 20
A new study suggests that people who suffer from depression are also at risk for low bone mineral density. The study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry pooled data from both depressed and non-depressed individuals compiled over the past 14 years. It finds that those who suffer from depression had less dense bones and increased
A new study has found that college students who integrate exercise into their daily routines may be at a lower risk of developing heart problems or diabetes, according to findings published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. During a nine-year trial, a team of researchers from Tufts University in Boston examined metabolic risks,
Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center recently discovered that children who have high blood pressure are much more likely to develop learning disabilities, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), compared to children who do not have high blood pressure. By examining 201 patients who were between 10- and 18-years-old, the researchers found that
In recognition of National Colon Cancer Month, the American Cancer Association (ACA) has released a new study outlining the lifestyle changes that Americans can make to reduce their risk of developing the disease. The report, called Colorectal Cancer Facts and Figures 2011-2013, said that the 49,000 deaths that occur each year in the U.S. due
Women who receive hormone replacement therapy may be increasing their risk of developing breast cancer, new research suggests. Findings presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium sound a warning bell about menopausal hormone therapy that consists of estrogen plus progestin, linking it to an increase the deadly disease. Lead researcher Rowan Chlebowsky of Harbor-UCLA
A new University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine study aims to learn whether women at high risk of breast cancer can use exercise to reduce their risk of developing the disease. The Women in Steady Exercise Research (WISER) Sister trial will investigate two different levels of regular treadmill exercise as a possible method of breast