Women's Health News And ResearchNews and research on infertility, breast cancer, diet, menopause, sexually transmitted diseases, female sexuality and wellbeing.STDs And Urinary Infections Appear To Trigger Birth Defect- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Women with both an STD and urinary tract infection during early pregnancy were four times more likely to have babies with gastroschisis...http://www.aphroditewomenshealth.com/news/20080523052506_health_news.shtml You Aren't What You Eat- (Found June 24, 2008 ) A fascinating new study shows that increased eating does not necessarily lead to increased fat...http://www.aphroditewomenshealth.com/news/20080504021328_health_news.shtml Celebrity Worship Not All Bad- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Researchers say that "connections" to celebrities can allow people with low-self esteem to view themselves more positively...http://www.aphroditewomenshealth.com/news/20080505235236_health_news.shtml Bright Light Therapy Benefits New Moms- (Found June 24, 2008 ) So-called "bright light therapy" appears to improve a new mother's nocturnal sleep, decrease daytime sleepiness and be generally beneficial to her well-being, say researchers...http://www.aphroditewomenshealth.com/news/20080510051039_health_news.shtml Scientists Slam Benfotiamine Supplement- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Benfotiamine, a popular vitamin supplement, is being advertised using claims that are demonstrably untrue, say researchers...http://www.aphroditewomenshealth.com/news/20080512040132_health_news.shtml Testosterone Gel Study Seeks Participants- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Women are being recruited to participate in a new study into the safety of testosterone gel for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire...http://www.aphroditewomenshealth.com/news/20080516033843_health_news.shtml Extra Flavoring Can Help You Lose Weight- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Women can lose weight by flavoring their food with calorie-free seasonings and sweeteners, which researchers speculate may make them feel full faster...http://www.aphroditewomenshealth.com/news/20080517003629_health_news.shtml Culture Of Blame Surrounds Obesity- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Obese people feel "a culture of blame" against them, which they say has been made worse by media reports about the health risks of obesity, a new study has found...http://www.aphroditewomenshealth.com/news/20080517210344_health_news.shtml Caesareans Linked To Infant Asthma- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Babies born by caesarean have a 50 percent increased risk of developing asthma and for emergency c-sections, the risk is even higher...http://www.aphroditewomenshealth.com/news/20080518200242_health_news.shtml Probiotic Hayfever Hope- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Scientists have found that probiotic bacteria can beneficially modify the immune system's response to grass pollen, a cause of hayfever...http://www.aphroditewomenshealth.com/news/20080503033047_health_news.shtml |