Progress In Pursuit Of Global Reproductive Health And Rights May Be Hampered By Good Intentions

Serious global discussions have begun in the lead-up to the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) deadline of 2015. Governments and international agencies are asking what has been achieved, what still needs to be done and how best to proceed after the deadline…

Oral Contraceptive Use Tied To Prostate Cancer

There is a significant link between use of oral contraceptives or birth control pills and the incidence of prostate cancer, said researchers who set out to investigate the suggestion that byproducts of these drugs get into the environment, for instance the water supply, and lead to an increase in low level estrogen exposure in affected populations…

The Dish on Detox: Destination Spas Bust the Myths and Offer Healthy Tips

Beyoncé has done it. So have Gwyneth Paltrow and Megan Fox. We’re not talking about starring in movies or being on the cover of magazines. Instead, detoxes and cleanses take center stage. When it comes to safe places for conducting or learning about cleanses, Destination Spas lead the way. “You don’t want to go into a detox without direction. Destination Spas have doctors, nutritionists and trainers on staff to walk people through every facet of a safe, effective and successful detox,” said Destination Spa Group Executive Director Debra Koerner.

(PRWeb September 02, 2011)

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Women and Exercise: Too much can bring on menopause too soon

Study finds lots of exercise may trigger earlier menopause An active lifestyle and a heart healthy diet–it’s what many women strive for but now Japanese study finds both may lead to early menopause.

Estrogen Works In The Brain To Keep Weight In Check

A recent UT Southwestern Medical Center study found that estrogen regulates energy expenditure, appetite and body weight, while insufficient estrogen receptors in specific parts of the brain may lead to obesity. “Estrogen has a profound effect on metabolism,” said Dr. Deborah Clegg, associate professor of internal medicine and senior author of the study published Oct. 5 in Cell Metabolism…

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