http://www.nyp.org/library/audio-podcast.html NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Women's Health Podcast Feeder 1.4.4 http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us (c) NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital webmaster@nyp.org Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:18:32 -0400 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:18:32 -0400 10080 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/wh.jpg http://www.nyp.org/library/audio-podcast.html NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Women's Health Podcast NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Women's Health Podcast Women, Health, Podcast no NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster webmaster@nyp.org no http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0910wh.mp3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT fertility-saving-measures-as-good-as-aggressive-treatment-for-ovarian-cancer NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster For younger women with ovarian cancer, aggressive treatment can end reproductive ability. But a new study from the journal Cancer found that saving the uterus or one ovary of a young woman with early-stage ovarian cancer can preserve her fertility without compromising survival. This is good news for the 17 percent of U.S. women diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 40 or younger. no 3:15 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0909wh.mp3 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT another-reason-to-talk-with-your-doctor-about-hormone-replacement-therapy NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A new study shows that women diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer may have a higher risk for dying if they use estrogen plus progestin hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Also called combined hormone therapy, these hormones are used by some women to help control the symptoms of menopause. Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common form of lung cancer and smoking is the most common cause. no 3:22 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0908wh.mp3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT lower-weight-urged-for-obese-women-planning-pregnancy NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Obese moms-to-be should limit their weight gain during pregnancy to between 11 and 20 pounds to safeguard their health and that of their baby, say experts. no 3:25 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0907wh.mp3 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT experts-discuss-pros-and-cons-of-fish-during-pregnancy NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Women who are pregnant should include fish in their diet for optimal maternal health and fetal growth and development. That much health experts agree on. no 3:03 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0906wh.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT heart-concerns-linked-to-premature-delivery NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Factors that affect a woman's reproductive health can also have an effect on her heart, new research shows. no 3:08 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0905wh.mp3 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT middle-aged-women-who-drink-alcohol-may-have-increased-cancer-risk NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Research involving more than a million middle-age women finds that even moderate drinking raises risks for breast, liver, and other cancers. The report is published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. no 3:06 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0904wh.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT bio-identical-hormone-therapy-questioned NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster They are marketed as "bio-identical" hormones or "bio-identical hormone replacement therapy," and they claim to do everything from helping menopausal women lose weight to preventing senility. They are touted as safer and sometimes even more effective than conventional hormone-replacement therapy. But the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that these claims are "unproven" and that the products are "potentially dangerous." no 3:35 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0903wh.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT egg-donation-risks-and-benefits-reported NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster According to a study that examines the long-term effects of egg donation, women who choose to donate eggs to help infertile couples should be aware of both the psychological and physical risks associated with the procedure no 2:58 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0902wh.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT fertility-problems-and-secondhand-smoke-linked NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Researchers have found that women exposed to second hand smoke, either as adults or children, were significantly more likely to face fertility problems and suffer miscarriages. no 3:11 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0901wh.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-a-concern-for-women-smokers NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Women who smoke are eight times more likely than nonsmokers to suffer a potentially fatal rupture of the body's largest artery, or require surgery to repair the weakening that can cause such a rupture. no 2:32 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0812wh.mp3 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT study-finds-incontinence-in-women-somewhat-common NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Almost 25 percent of American women have a pelvic floor disorder, such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or pelvic organ prolapse, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. no 2:57 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0811wh.mp3 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT hormone-therapy-increases-likelihood-of-reflux NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Women who take hormones to relieve symptoms of menopause have a higher risk of developing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). no 3:02 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0810wh.mp3 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT dietary-fiber-important-in-pregnancy NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Eating more fiber during the first trimester of pregnancy seems to reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia, says a report in the American Journal of Hypertension. no 2:38 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0809wh.mp3 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT ovarian-cancer-diagnosed-by-symptoms-plus-blood-test NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Researchers boosted the level of early-stage ovarian cancer detection by 20 percent through use of a blood test to detect a tumor marker as well as a woman's report of new-onset symptoms. no 3:06 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0808wh.mp3 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT good-nights-sleep-linked-to-happy-marriage NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster New research has found that women in happy marriages tend to sleep more soundly than women in unhappy marriages, according to a report at an Associated Professional Sleep Societies meeting. no 2:53 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0807wh.mp3 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT heart-attack-signs-may-be-missed-by-younger-women NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Many younger women ignore or simply do not recognize the warning signs of a heart attack, often because it does not resemble the typical 'Hollywood heart attack' say authors of a study presented at a recent American Heart Association (AHA) meeting. no 3:14 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0806wh.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT cholesterol-later-in-life-pemature-deliveries-linked NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Giving birth early seems to increase a woman's risk of having high cholesterol later, say researchers at a recent Society for Gynecologic Investigation meeting. no 3:25 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0806wh.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT cholesterol-later-in-life-pemature-deliveries-linked NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Giving birth early seems to increase a woman's risk of having high cholesterol later, say researchers at a recent Society for Gynecologic Investigation meeting. no 3:25 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0805wh.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT calcifications-seen-in-blood-vessels-in-mammograms-may-predict-stroke NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster In addition to detecting breast cancer in its early stages, new research suggests that mammograms may also help predict which women are at risk for strokes, say researchers at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference. no 2:20 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0804wh.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT womens-heart-risks-increase-with-high-blood-sugar NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Increased blood sugar levels signal a heightened risk of heart disease, especially among women, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. no 2:41 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0803wh.mp3 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT womens-heart-risk-linked-to-coronary-calcium NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster About five percent of women condsidered at low-risk for heart disease still face potential cardiovascular problems becuse of calcium build-up in their arteries, according to a study in the Achives of Internal Medicine. no 2:54 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0802wh.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT depression-linked-with-low-bone-density NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Pre-menapausal women struggling with depression have lower bone mass than do non-depressed women in the same age range, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. no 3:00 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0801wh.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT ovarian-cancer-lowered-with-fiber-low-fat-diet NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Older women who stick to a low-fat high-fiber diet could cut their odds for ovarian cancer, according to a report in the journal of The National Cancer Institute. no 3:50 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0712wh.mp3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT hormone-replacement-study-findings-not-well-known NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Most women are unaware of the results of a large scale study that found significant cancer and heart risks linked with long term Hormone Replacement Therapy also called HRT. no 3:19 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0711wh.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT some-birth-defects-linked-to-mothers-who-smoke NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Women who smoke during pregnancy may be in for an unhappy surprise because smoking increases the odds that the baby will be born with finger or toe deformities. no 3:18 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0710wh.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT heart-risk-for-younger-women-may-be-lowered-with-estrogen NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Women in their fifties who take estrogen therapy have lower levels of dangerous calcium deposits in their arteries. This suggests that they are at reduced heart disease risk says a new report. no 3:59 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0709wh.mp3 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT plan-good-health-and-fitness-before-pregnancy NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Would be mom's often want to know the best way to slim down after having a child. But how actively do they seek tips for getting their bodies in great shape before getting pregnant? no 2:52 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0708wh.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:00:00 -0400 heart-disease-risk-lowered-with-physical-activity NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Middle-aged women who move around more in their daily life have lower levels of intra-abdominal fat, a risk factor for heart disease, according to a report from the American College of Sports Medicine. no 2:47 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0707wh.mp3 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:00:00 -0400 onceayear-osteoporosis-treatment-on-the-horizon NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Annual injections of a common osteoporosis medication greatly reduced older women's risk for fractures, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). no 3:40 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0706wh.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0706wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Women who eat diets rich in unhealthy trans fats have three times the risk of heart disease as those with the lowest intake, say researchers in the medical journal Circulation. no 4:01 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0705wh.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0705wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Hispanic women develop cardiac risk factors much earlier than Caucasian women, typically exhibiting the heart health of a Caucasian woman 10 years older, according to a report from the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention meeting. no 3:25 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0704wh.mp3 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0704wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Researchers have identified a gene variant associated with the early signs of heart disease and stroke in women, according to a report in the journal Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. no 3:07 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0703wh.mp3 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0703wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Women are at higher inherited risk for the most common type of stroke than men, says a new report in The Lancet Neurology. no 2:55 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0702wh.mp3 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0702wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Even though men are more likely to experience a traumatic event, women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a report in the Psychological Bulletin. no 3:29 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0701wh.mp3 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0701wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster The message is clear, but not enough women heed it: Taking an aspirin a day can help prevent heart attacks and stroke in some women, and may even prevent further problems in women who already have cardiovascular disease. no 3:17 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0612wh.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0612wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Women whose brothers are affected with painful rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to develop a severe form of the disease, says a report in Arthritis & Rheumatism. no 4:14 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0611wh.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0611wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster High blood levels of two proteins may tip physicians off to the development of preeclampsia, a dangerous and often unpredictable complication of pregnancy, says a report in the New England Journal of Medicine. no 3:12 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0610wh.mp3 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0610wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Scientists have homed in on some gene variations that may one day help to identify younger women at a higher risk of stroke, according to a report the journal Human Molecular Genetics. no 3:21 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0609wh.mp3 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0609wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, no smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, and a healthy diet can help cut a woman's stroke risk, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. no 3:07 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0608wh.mp3 Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0608wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Blood pressure medications known as ACE inhibitors cannot be considered safe to take even in the first trimester of pregnancy and should be avoided altogether by pregnant women, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine. no 3:24 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-womenshealth/0607wh.mp3 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0607wh.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster New research shows that many women newly diagnosed with lung cancer have normal lung function, according to a report in the medical journal Chest. no 3:19