Women can reduce the risk of premature death over half by not smoking, exercising regularly, eating a good diet including drinking alcohol in moderation, and keeping their weight down.
Study Drinking while pregnant and its effects on the size of infants at birth has been studied in earlier research. This study examined the link between drinking while pregnant and children’s height and weight from birth to age 10. Data came from 7,597 mother-child pairs. Occasional or light daily drinking while pregnant was not linked …
The risk of ovarian cancer is not linked to drinking alcohol. Not even with heavy drinking. Overview Ovarian Cancer Risk of Ovarian Cancer Resources I. Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer (OC) is a very serious disease. It is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in women in the U.S. But if …
The women leaders of temperance and prohibition worked hard to promote their vision of a better world. They believed that temperance would lead to better family life. To stronger morals. To improved behaviors. And to greater prosperity. Overview I. Background II. Women Leaders III. Other Noteworthy Women IV. Resources I. …
The risk of breast cancer in African-American women is slightly lower than among white women. But black women are more likely to have aggressive forms of breast cancer. They are also more likely to develop the disease at an earlier age. So, the risk of breast cancer in African-American women is more serious than for …
