Study confirms low fat diets benefit women’s health

New research suggests that a low fat diet reduces death risk among women who have had breast cancer, slows down diabetes, and prevents heart disease.

Exposure to mercury, seafood associated with risk factor for autoimmune disease

One of the greatest risk factors for autoimmunity among women of childbearing age may be associated with exposure to mercury such as through seafood, a new University of Michigan study says.

IVF More Successful Among Women With Adequate Levels Of Vitamin D

A new CMAJ Open study has revealed that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is more successful among women who have sufficient levels of vitamin D. The researchers found that women with sufficient levels of vitamin D were more likely to have a successful clinical pregnancy compared to those with insufficient levels…

Women Who Drink Alcohol Before Pregnancy Less Likely To Take Multivitamins

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego Department of Pediatrics and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, a research affiliate of UC San Diego School of Medicine, have found a link between multivitamin use and alcohol consumption before pregnancy, uncovering a need for education about the importance of vitamin supplementation, particularly among women who drink …

Colorectal Adenoma Risk Unaffected By Folic Acid, Vitamins B6 And 12

Combined folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 supplements had no statistically significant effect on the risk of colorectal adenoma among women who were at high risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Between 28% and 35% of the U.S…

Women’s Heart Failure Risk Unaffected By Vitamin E Supplementation

Taking vitamin E supplements does not increase or decrease heart failure risk among women, according to a study in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal. The study is the first to investigate the effectiveness of vitamin E to prevent the development of heart failure…

High Levels Of Vitamin D Appear To Be Associated With Lower Risk Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration In Young Women

High levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream appear to be associated with a decreased risk of developing early age-related macular degeneration among women younger than 75 years, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals…

Give Your Child A Good Start In Life By Losing Body Fat Before Pregnancy

Obesity among women of childbearing age is increasing worldwide.

Fructose-Rich Beverages Associated With Increased Risk Of Gout In Women

Consumption of fructose-rich beverages, such as sugar-sweetened sodas and orange juice is associated with an increased risk of gout among women, although their contribution to the risk of gout in the population is likely modest because of the low incidence rate among women, according to a study that will appear in the November 24 print edition of JAMA…