Tag Archives: Women

Women nearly as ‘distressed’ as men over compulsive sexual urges and behaviour, study finds

The part of me that lurks underneath isn’t finished grappling with this French journalist acting the tough, hard-bitten reporter The tests claim to be able to identify food sensitivities associated with headaches, lethargy, brain fog, depression and an huge array of other symptoms We concluded that practically all of western Canada, and the sizeable conservative… Read More »

Women who sold fake diet and cancer treatments ordered to pay £820000

Two women who sold fake diet and cancer treatments have been ordered to repay more than £820,000. Helen Buchan, 52, and Carol Wiseman, 50, were directors of the Aberdeenshire firm Secret Diet Drops. The women from Fraserburgh had previously admitted breaking consumer protection and trading regulations. A confiscation order has been granted under proceeds of… Read More »

Hispanic Women at High Risk for Neural Tube Defects, May Not Have Adequate Dietary Folic Acid

Because folate deficiency in pregnant women has been associated with an increased risk of neural tube defects, including anencephaly and spina bifida, it is recommended that all women take folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy.  In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required (since 1996) the addition of folic acid to many… Read More »

Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Bipolar Disorder

In treating pregnant women with mood or anxiety disorders, we tend to focus primarily on the reproductive safety of psychotropic medications; however, it must be recognized that withholding or withdrawing pharmacologic treatment for depression or anxiety during pregnancy may carry some degree of risk. Untreated psychiatric illness in the mother cannot be considered a benign… Read More »