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Oestrogen - the new testosterone?
5/5/2008
Oestrogen fuels feelings of power and competition in women similar to how testosterone does in men, claim researchers.
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Abuse has lasting affect on women
4/4/2008
Injuries inflicted to women by violent male partners extends well beyond the short term, according to a 10-nation survey of domestic violence released recently.
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Pelvic disorder affects 1 in 3
3/3/2008
One-third of women in the United States have one or more pelvic floor disorders, and age has no significant effect on these disorders, says a Kaiser Permanente study.
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PMS, nervous system link
21/12/2007
A depressed nervous system may contribute to severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), suggests a Japanese study.
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Early periods, early death
6/12/2007
Women who had their first menstrual period at a younger-than-average age may live shorter lives than their peers, the results of a new study suggest.
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Hysterectomy, incontinence linked
26/10/2007
Women who undergo hysterectomies for benign conditions more than double their risk of needing subsequent surgery for stress urinary incontinence, a new study finds.
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Chinese meds relieve cramps
17/10/2007
Chinese herbal medicine may help relieve painful menstrual cramps.
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Lead found in lipsticks
15/10/2007
Tests of 33 top-brand lipsticks sold in the US showed more than half had detectable levels of lead, says a report released Thursday by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
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Irregular periods, asthma link
10/10/2007
Women who have irregular menstrual periods with unpredictable flow are more likely than other women to have abnormal lung function and asthma, according to a new report.
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Why girls prefer pink
21/8/2007
Females have a preference for pinkish colours that males do not, a new study finds.
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