Obese Women Have Higher Risk Of Suffering Breast Cancer

University of Granada researchers have proven that overweight women -especially those with morbid obesity- develop this disease at an earlier age. A total of 524 women with breast cancer participated in the study. The researchers found that women who started menstruating at a very early age between 9 and 10 years- developed breast cancer at a younger age…

Gene Combinations Are Found To Be Related To Hip Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women

Women with osteoporosis in their hip suffer menopause two years earlier than healthy women, a study conducted at the University of Granada says. Additionally, although further study is required, researchers have found at least three genetic markers associated with osteoporosis in the hip in postmenopausal women…

When The Doctor Is A Woman Patients Expect Being Involved In Decision Making

A study conducted at the University of Granada reveals that patients have greater expectations of their family doctor listening actively to them, keeping them informed and considering their opinions than in getting involved in decision making. For the purpose of this study, researchers took a sample of 360 patients aged 16-47 years, assisted at the Health Center Gran Capitán in Granada…

About 94% Of Breastfeeding Mothers Do Not Follow A Proper Diet

The study conducted at the University of Granada revealed that 94% of nursing mothers did not follow a proper diet, as they did not consume the recommended diary intake of fat, vitamins A, E and iron, and the intake of proteins was too high. The results obtained will serve to enhance breastfeeding mothers’ diet and increase nutritional supply to the newborn…

Improved Diagnosis Of Fibromyalgia Using New Reliable Method Based On Patients' Gait

A researcher from the University of Granada has designed a reliable method that – combined with the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Reumathology – helps to diagnose fibromyalgia on the basis of patients’ walk parameters, i.e. their gait…