A new review confirms that the addition of radiation therapy to lumpectomy in the treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a noninvasive early form of breast cancer, substantially decreases the risk of recurrence of either DCIS or invasive breast cancer in the affected breast. In addition, there appear to be no long-term side effects from the radiation, such as damage to the heart or lungs. Co-author Dr.

Title: Hunger Control: Women the Weaker Sex?
Category: Health News
Created: 1/21/2009
Last Editorial Review: 1/21/2009

Fetal heath affected by mother's diet In the United States, there has been a recent dramatic rise in the number of children classified as obese and diagnosed with obesity-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). One factor thought to contribute to this rise is obesity of the mother during pregnancy.

Fetal heath affected by mother's diet In the United States, there has been a recent dramatic rise in the number of children classified as obese and diagnosed with obesity-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). One factor thought to contribute to this rise is obesity of the mother during pregnancy.

Dr Sarah Cant, Policy Manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, says: "This research, whilst interesting, is only relevant to a very small proportion of women - those with a strong family history but without a BRCA gene fault. The researchers suggest that these women could benefit from extra breast screening and taking tamoxifen to reduce their breast cancer risk. However, tamoxifen is not currently licensed for this use in the UK.

PREVIEW: Please join us for lunch and a preview on 27 January 2009, 1 - 2.30pm, Breast Cancer Haven, Effie Road, London, SW6 1TB Speakers: Caroline Hoffman, Clinical Director, Breast Cancer Haven. Dr Andrew Vallance-Owen, Bupa's Group Medical Director. Professor Dudley Sinnett, Consultant Breast Surgeon.

Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders (http://www.remudaranch.com), the nation's leading eating disorder treatment center, reports there's a new pressure to look perfect while pregnant. "With the media giving so much focus to pregnant celebrities, there's an increased pressure to look perfect and thin during pregnancy," said Brenda Woods, MD, director of medical services at Remuda Ranch.

As the nation's growing population of breast cancer survivors ages, many patients will likely develop common chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, and they'll need specialized care to balance those problems with the late effects of cancer therapies they received. They'll also need screenings and advice about new strategies for preventing recurrences of their disease.

Title: Women in Coastal Areas Have Higher Mercury Levels
Category: Health News
Created: 1/20/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/20/2009

Title: Older Women Get Fewer Kidney Transplants Than Men
Category: Health News
Created: 1/20/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/20/2009

Title: HIV Drug a Double-Edged Sword for Infants
Category: Health News
Created: 1/19/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/20/2009

The Seattle Division of Safeway Inc., (NYSE:SWY) announced that it raised $1,324,977.77 for breast cancer research and prevention programs during its annual October fundraising campaign at its Western Washington stores. The company will donate the funds to top cancer centers and researchers in Washington State with reputations for conducting leading-edge research.

Maggie Alexander, Director of Policy and Campaigns at Breakthrough Breast Cancer says: "We hope today's Health Bill ensures the NHS achieves high quality care for all. Involving patients and public in shaping their local health services is particularly important so that the NHS accurately reflects the needs and wishes of those it is trying to help.

To better understand preeclampsia, a sudden rise in maternal blood pressure and onset of kidney disease during pregnancy, researchers from Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medical College are studying mice that have the same affliction. Preeclampsia is the leading cause of both maternal and fetal death -- killing more than 500,000 women worldwide each year and causing 15 percent of all premature births -- yet the condition is not well understood. Dr. Robin Davisson, Dr.

The following highlights efforts and grants that seek to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities. Framingham, Mass.: The Framingham Mental Health & Substance Abuse Health Disparities Project, which seeks to identify and address barriers to mental health care and substance abuse treatment services for local Hispanics, will launch on Friday, the

A heart-to-heart chat with a peer has proven an effective way to prevent postnatal depression in high risk women, cutting the risk of depression by 50%, according to a University of Toronto nursing study published in BMJ Online. Dr. Cindy-Lee Dennis, an associate professor at the Lawrence S.

Gene Therapy Studied for Preeclampsia - New Clues to a Mysterious Pregnancy Condition To better understand preeclampsia, a sudden rise in maternal blood pressure and onset of kidney disease during pregnancy, researchers from Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medical College are studying mice that have the same affliction.

Several studies had previously suggested that regular physical exercise reduces the breast cancer risk of women. However, it had been unknowned just how much exercise women should take in which period in life in order to benefit from this protective effect. Moreover, little was known about which particular type of breast cancer is influenced by physical activity.

Women in the world's least developed countries are 300 times more likely to die in childbirth or from pregnancy-related complications than women in developed countries, according to UNICEF's latest State of the World's Children report, released here.

Grease star and cancer campaigner Olivia Newton-John is returning to her Cambridge roots on Wednesday 14 January when she visits Addenbrooke's Hospital to find out about the latest research into breast cancer. Olivia - who won her own battle with the disease in the 1990s - is helping Addenbrooke's to launch its new Pink Rose Valentine's Appeal, which will raise money to support the Cambridge Breast Cancer Research Unit.