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1. Rising Costs Affects Women's Health; Women Short-Changed in Heart Treatment; Women who Work have More Belly Fat
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Almost half of women surveyed in a national poll report they failed to seek health care treatment for themselves or their families over the previous year because the cost was too high. Some recommended treatments for heart attacks are delayed and underused in women, U.S, researchers have found. Wome
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public date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:47:55 -0800 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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2. Women's Hands Home to More Types of Germs; Almost Half of Women have Sexual Problems
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Women's hands have more germs compared to men's hands is the subject of the first report. The second report is regarding a recent study noting that almost half of women report sexual problems with a small minority quite distressed.
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public date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:26:23 -0800 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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3. Oral Contraceptives May Ease Suffering of Women with Severe PMS; Conflicting Messages on What to Eat When You're Pregnant
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A new clinical trial at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill using a popular low-dose contraceptive could uncover a more effective treatment for the 5-10% of women who suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Conflicting reports about safe levels of mercury in fish have a major
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public date: Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:36:47 -0700 - (11 MB Type: MPEG)
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4. Ways to Avoid Blood Pressure Increase at Menopause; Testosterone Predominance Increases Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome During the Menopausal Transition; Current Exercise Recommendations May Not be Sufficient for Overweight Women to Sustain Weight Loss
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Women's systolic B/P increases with menopause. Recommendations are provided to help reduce B/P that include: a) exercise, b) healthy eating, c) reduction of dietary sodium, d) limiting alcohol intake, and e) healthy weight. As testosterone progressively dominates the hormonal environment during meno
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public date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:49:44 -0700 - (12 MB Type: MPEG)
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5. Female Crash Dummies; Aspirin in Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis; Smoking and Bladder Cancer
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The US Transportation Department announced that in 2010 female dummies will be used as part of crash testing in passenger seats. Researcher at USC, School of Dentistry report potential health benefits of aspirin in the fight against osteoporosis. Even though cigarette smoking accounts for up to half
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public date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:59:59 -0700 - (10 MB Type: MPEG)
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6. Symptom Screening Plus a Simple Blood Test Improves Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer; Personal Benefit, Helping Others Motive Clinical Trial Participants
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Women's reports of persistent, recent-onset symptoms linked to ovarian cancer (abdominal or pelvic pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, abdominal bloating) when combined with the CA125 blood test may improve early detection of ovarian cancer. Individuals participating in a clinical trial
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public date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:38:07 -0700 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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7. Men and Women Metabolize Fructose Differently; Plastics and Cosmetics May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
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The first article reviewed is related to differences between the way men and women metabolize fructose (common sweetener used in drinks and food). The second report looks at how cosmetics and plastics may increase breast cancer risk. New Cornell videos on reducing breast-cancer risk are available a
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public date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:21:50 -0700 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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8. Black Women have Incontinence Half as Often as White Women; Environment Key Early: Genes' Role Expands in Alcohol Independence
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Good new for black women--they have less than half the chance of developing urinary incontinence as do white women. Bad news is that when they get it, it tends to be worse than in white women. Also reviewed is a study looking at the influence of genetics as young women transition from taking their
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public date: Thu, 1 May 2008 17:26:03 -0700 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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9. Large Waists and Risks of Early Death; Limited Media Coverage of Prevention of Breast Cancer
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Women with waists of 35 inches of greater have a 79% higher chance of premature death compared with women 28 inches or less. Also reported is the lack of prevention awareness and strategies to reduce risks of breast cancer starting in children through adulthood.
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public date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:34:56 -0700 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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10. Breast Cancer and Obesity; Gender Differences in Eating Habits
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Women with breast cancer have more aggressive disease and lower survival rates if they are overweight or obese. Also discussed are differences between men and women's eating habits.
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public date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:23:19 -0700 - (8 MB Type: MPEG)
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11. Serotonin Sex Differences; Obese Middle Aged Women and Strokes
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Dr. Gwen discusses the new report that strokes are increasing for middle-aged women. This is most likely due to an increase in obesity and abdominal circumference. Also discussed are the sex differences in the brain's serotonin system.
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public date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:50:57 -0800 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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12. How to be Heart Smart with Your Shopping Cart
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What you eat has a huge impact on your heart health. It is important to read food labels before putting in your grocery cart. This podcast reviews a report that has tips from a nutrition expert on what to look for on food packages to ensure you are buying heart-healthy items.
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public date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:21:38 -0800 - (10 MB Type: MPEG)
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13. Acrylamide and Breast Cancer and Pharmaceutical Market Fails Pregnant Women
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Stop eating french fries and potato chips! This study reports a positive association between a diet high in acrylamide and breast cancer. The second study reports on the lack of pharmaceutical drug trials on pregnant women with the authors noting this as a "drug drought" leaving health issues unde
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public date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:14:33 -0800 - (10 MB Type: MPEG)
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14. Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Brain Response Differences for Pain; Exercise and Menopausal Anxiety, Stress and Depression
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Happy New Year! The first podcast of 2008 focuses on brain response differences found in the way women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) anticipate and react to pain. Also explored is the effects of walking in reduction of anxiety, stress, and depression related to menopause.
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public date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:22:16 -0800 - (12 MB Type: MPEG)
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15. Heart Attack Symptoms in Women and Treatment of Women with Heart Disease is Poorer than for Men
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One study says that there is no need to differentiate heart attack symptoms from those in men and the other states that treatment for heart disease is much poorer than for men. The confusion between these two reports is discussed.
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public date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:25:23 -0800 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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16. Sex Differences Revisited; Stereo Mammography
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Women's health differences is revisited and reports of a new screening mammography exam is discussed.
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public date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:06:50 -0800 - (12 MB Type: MPEG)
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17. Antidepressant's for Hot Flashes and Obesity Risk for Colorectal Cancer
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Antidepressant's are emerging as a common treatment for hot flashes and obese women are at higher risk of developing colorectal cancer.
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public date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:54:59 -0700 - (13 MB Type: MPEG)
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18. Sex Differences in Heart Disease Risk and Relationship of GERD to Obesity
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Family history of heart disease is as relevant for women as men and early lifestyle intervention needs is needed. Also discussed is the relationship of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD) to obesity in women.
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public date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:34:23 -0700 - (11 MB Type: MPEG)
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19. "The Falling Man" and Women's use of the Internet for Health Research
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9/11 remembered and "The Falling Man" and a review of the recent research regarding women's use of the Internet for health research.
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public date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:15:18 -0700 - (7 MB Type: MPEG)
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20. Western-style 'meat-sweet' diet and breast cancer. Sex differences and disease risks.
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Study finds Western-style 'meat-sweet' diet increases risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Sex differences in brains reflect disease risks.
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public date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 17:07:37 -0800 - (13 MB Type: MPEG)
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