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Twice as many women die from stroke every year than from breast cancer

September 25, 2008 – 9:19 am

Overall, stroke is this country’s third-leading killer. About 700,000 Americans will have one this year, according to the American Stroke Association.
But 55-percent of all strokes and 60-percent of stroke deaths occur in women.
About 100,000 women die annually of stroke, 40,000 more than the number of men who die from it. The fact that risk goes [...]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Posted in Stroke | Comments (0)

Too old for the pill?

June 11, 2008 – 3:05 pm

As middle years near, women may need to rethink contraceptive choices
If you’re approaching the middle years of your life, it might be time to review your choice of contraceptives. But don’t be too hasty in putting them away for good.
Middle-age women and teenagers have the highest rates of unintended pregnancy and abortion in the [...]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Oral Contraceptives, HPV and Risk of Cervical Cancer

September 28, 2006 – 10:14 am

Global Research Sources—Asking Questions Ignored by FDA
An analysis of case-control studies has found that use of oral contraceptives for ≥ 5 years in women with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer.  This confirms existing knowledge and emphasises the need for regular cervical screening of all women aged 20-69 [...]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Posted in Cervical Cancer, HPV Infection, PAP Test | Comments (0)