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Findings confirm H1N1 flu's toll on pregnant women

New research from Australia confirms that the HIN1 flu hits pregnant women particularly hard-especially if they have asthma, obesity or diabetes.

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Hot-flash fitness

An Ottawa-area therapist and her trainer have developed a unique exercise program to battle menopausal symptoms.

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Antidepressant shows benefits for low sex drive

The antidepressant bupropion may hold promise for improving symptoms in younger women diagnosed with so-called hypoactive sexual desire disorder, a small study suggests.

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Winter skin survival tips

Watching alpine Olympic events on the slopes of Whistler means standing for hours along courses for the chance to cheer in the cold. And although fans' 2010 Winter Games spirit may keep them warm, it ...

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Hormone replacement tied to lung cancer risk

Women who use hormone replacement therapy combining estrogen and progestin may have a higher risk of lung cancer than non-users, a new study finds.

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Nvey Eco organic lipstick at Carbon Environmental Boutique.

Demand grows for purely organic, chemical-free products

Consumers might wish they had a couple of science degrees to help them understand the ingredient list on most cosmetics and beauty products. Lucky for Marni Devlin Moses, she does.

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Love the body you have

"Everything you have can change in the blink of an eye," says j Karene Rietschin.

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Acupuncture may relieve menstrual cramps: Paper

Acupuncture may be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, which affects up to half of all young women, an extensive review of past studies has found.

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Anorexic B.C. woman dying needlessly, dad says

Bryan Dubinsky says he's watching his daughter Samantha die, slowly, right before his eyes.

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Gout increases heart attack risk in women: Study

Women with gout have a 40 per cent increased risk of fatal and non-fatal heart attacks compared to women without the disease, a new British Columbia study says.

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Antidepressant reduces effectiveness of cancer drug

Paxil, an antidepressant commonly prescribed to women with breast cancer, can reduce or even abolish the effects of the breast-cancer drug tamoxifen, increasing a woman's risk of death.

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Counseling helps moms-to-be with abusive partner

In a large study conducted in Washington, D.C., a short intervention reduced repeat episodes of domestic violence among a group of pregnant African-American women. The intervention also made it less likely...

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Let women in labour eat and drink, study says

Pregnant women should be given the choice to eat and drink during labour, says a Queen's University professor whose new research finds no benefit from restricting food and fluids.

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