Survivors Of Hurricane Katrina Struggle With Mental Health Years Later, Study Says

Survivors of Hurricane Katrina have struggled with poor mental health for years after the storm, according to a new study of low-income mothers in the New Orleans area. The study’s lead author, Christina Paxson of Princeton University, said that the results were a departure from other surveys both in the design and the results…

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.

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