AFP – A new screening approach to detect early stage ovarian cancer in post-menopausal women has proven promising, researchers said of results to a study released Thursday. …
» More: New early screening for ovarian cancer ‘promising’: study (AFP)

Reuters – Researchers have found a new way to use an existing blood test that may provide a way to screen women for ovarian cancer, perhaps in time to cure more women of the deadly disease. …
» More: New approach to old test may detect ovarian cancer (Reuters)

Reuters – To help guard against the pain syndrome fibromyalgia, best to maintain a healthy weight and stay active, according to a new study from Norway. …
» More: Obesity ups risk of painful fibromyalgia (Reuters)

HealthDay – THURSDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) — Women who are overweight
or obese appear to have an increased risk of developing the chronic pain
syndrome known as fibromyalgia, a new study suggests. …
» More: Exercise, Weight Control May Keep Fibromyalgia at Bay (HealthDay)

Reuters – An experimental drug from AstraZeneca that blocks a cell repair enzyme known as PARP has shown promise as a treatment for ovarian cancer, as well as breast cancer, researchers said on Monday. …
» More: AstraZeneca drug shows promise in ovarian cancer (Reuters)

Reuters – Walking for 45 minutes a few times a week may help women in the “battle of the bulge” that often accompanies menopause, and at the same time improve overall well being, hints new research from Canada. …
» More: Walking may ease some burdens of menopause (Reuters)

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by
pain throughout the body, and “tender points” of particular pain. …
» More: Health Tip: If You Have Fibromyalgia (HealthDay)

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, March 24 (HealthDay News) — Women who consume high
levels of trans fats have a 48 percent increased risk of endometriosis,
while those who eat diets rich in omega-3 oils are 22 percent less likely
to develop the condition, a new study finds. …
» More: Omega-3 May Reduce Endometriosis Risk (HealthDay)

Reuters – Women who eat lots of tuna, salmon and other foods rich in essential omega-3 oils might be less likely to develop endometriosis than those whose diets are loaded with trans fats, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. …
» More: Trans fats may promote endometriosis (Reuters)

Reuters – There isn’t enough evidence to back or debunk the claim that vitamin D can help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, despite several recent studies making this claim, the authors of a new review of the scientific literature conclude. …
» More: More study needed on vitamin D-ovarian cancer link (Reuters)