In a study of women who received the “birth control shot” — also known as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera), nearly half lost at least 5 percent of their bone mineral density in the hip and lower spine within two years. Women who were smokers, who had never given birth and who didn’t consume much calcium were at highest risk, and they continued to experience significant losses in the third year of use, according to the report published in the January issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. ... read more >>
Posts Tagged ‘Women’
Contraceptive Depo-Provera May Weaken Bones
Monday, February 8th, 2010
Emotions keep women on cigs
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Women have more trouble quitting cigarettes because – more than men – they tend to take up smoking to relieve emotional problems, according to a leading medic. The claim comes after a survey of women smokers by the University of Hong Kong’s school of public health. Since 2006, the school has offered gender- specific counseling under a “Smoking Cessation Service for Female Smokers.” ... read more >>
Women have more trouble quitting cigarettes because – more than men – they tend to take up smoking to relieve emotional problems, according to a leading medic. The claim comes after a survey of women smokers by the University of Hong Kong’s school of public health. Since 2006, the school has offered gender- specific counseling under a “Smoking Cessation Service for Female Smokers.” ... read more >>
Men and Women Smoke—and Quit—Differently
Monday, January 11th, 2010
In 2001, a group of young cigarette smokers was fitted with opaque goggles and nose clips at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. After lighting up, the women in the group collectively rated their cigarettes less “satisfying” than the men did. In another study, women who sampled both standard and low-nicotine cigarettes noted less of a difference in their enjoyment and perceived nicotine intake than male participants did. ... read more >>
In 2001, a group of young cigarette smokers was fitted with opaque goggles and nose clips at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. After lighting up, the women in the group collectively rated their cigarettes less “satisfying” than the men did. In another study, women who sampled both standard and low-nicotine cigarettes noted less of a difference in their enjoyment and perceived nicotine intake than male participants did. ... read more >>
RP youth smoking more –WHO report
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Young Filipinos—including women—are smoking more tobacco than ever before, says the World Health Organization (WHO) in its latest report. The report issued last December 9, titled “WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2009,” covers 179 countries and territories. The smoking percentage of Filipinos in the age group 13 to 15 years is now 22.7% compared to the 15.9% that WHO reported in 2008—a jump of 6.8%. ... read more >>
Young Filipinos—including women—are smoking more tobacco than ever before, says the World Health Organization (WHO) in its latest report. The report issued last December 9, titled “WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2009,” covers 179 countries and territories. The smoking percentage of Filipinos in the age group 13 to 15 years is now 22.7% compared to the 15.9% that WHO reported in 2008—a jump of 6.8%. ... read more >>
‘Breast cancer risk rises’ for women living with smokers
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Living with a smoker increases a woman’s chance of developing breast cancer, research suggests. A study found that regular exposure to second-hand smoke raised the chances of the disease by around a quarter. It revealed that women married to heavy smokers – or who spent a lifetime working in smoky offices and bars – are most at risk. ... read more >>
Living with a smoker increases a woman’s chance of developing breast cancer, research suggests. A study found that regular exposure to second-hand smoke raised the chances of the disease by around a quarter. It revealed that women married to heavy smokers – or who spent a lifetime working in smoky offices and bars – are most at risk. ... read more >>
Smoking: Women’s Health Perspective
Friday, December 4th, 2009
We all have heard the warnings– cigarettes can cause cancer and increase our risk of heart disease. But the sad fact is that approximately 23 million women in the US (23 percent of the female population) still smoke cigarettes. Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in this country, yet more than 140,000 women die each year from smoking related causes. The highest rate of smoking (27 percent) occurs among women between twenty-five and forty-four. ... read more >>
We all have heard the warnings– cigarettes can cause cancer and increase our risk of heart disease. But the sad fact is that approximately 23 million women in the US (23 percent of the female population) still smoke cigarettes. Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in this country, yet more than 140,000 women die each year from smoking related causes. The highest rate of smoking (27 percent) occurs among women between twenty-five and forty-four. ... read more >>
Fertility and the Adverse Effects of Tobacco
Monday, November 30th, 2009
Fertility and tobacoo do not mix well and the adverse effects can be devastating to your chance of getting pregnant. ... read more >>
Fertility and tobacoo do not mix well and the adverse effects can be devastating to your chance of getting pregnant. ... read more >>
Smoking when pregnant is linked to hyperactive children
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy more than double the chances of their children suffering from hyperactivity, claim researchers. ... read more >>
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy more than double the chances of their children suffering from hyperactivity, claim researchers. ... read more >>
Women smokers unaware of smoking impact
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
TORONTO, Nov. 5 (UPI) — Most women smokers know smoking can lead to cancer, heart disease and premature death but they are unaware of other health effects, a Canadian survey indicates. ... read more >>
TORONTO, Nov. 5 (UPI) — Most women smokers know smoking can lead to cancer, heart disease and premature death but they are unaware of other health effects, a Canadian survey indicates. ... read more >>
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