Health News Roundup

8 of the latest health stories you should know about…

Want to get buff, ladies? Avoid contraceptives

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Young women seeking a sculpted, muscular silhouette may want to avoid taking oral contraceptives, U.S. researchers said on Friday.

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The pill may trigger lupus in some women:

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Certain women may be prone to develop lupus when they start taking combined oral contraceptives, according to investigators at McGill University in Montreal.

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Silent heart attacks more common than first thought

CHICAGO (Reuters) – A study using new imaging technology found “silent” heart attacks may be far more common, and more deadly, than suspected, U.S. researchers said Friday.

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Russia Says SARS Did Not Kill Chinese Woman

MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Chinese women who suddenly died on a Russian train this week in the country’s Far East was not struck down by the SARS virus, Interfax news agency quoted a top Russian health official as saying on Friday.

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Mother’s Sun Exposure May Affect Kids’  Bone Growth

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Women who get some sun during the last trimester of pregnancy may have children with stronger bones, a new study suggests.

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Lifetime exercise may cut breast cancer death risk

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Women who participate in recreational exercise and sports over their lifetime may be lowering their risk of death from breast cancer and breast cancer recurrence.

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Excessive meat and dairy may harm sperm quality

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Men who eat lots of processed meat and full-fat dairy may have poorer quality sperm than those who eat more fruit, vegetables and low-fat diary, a small study suggests.

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Coffee, tea tied to lower uterine cancer risk

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Women who drink a few cups of coffee and tea each day may have a lower risk of endometrial cancer, new study findings suggest.

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