Women

Sharp rise in alcoholism among Swedish women: report (AFP via Yahoo! News)

30 Aug 2008

Alcoholism among women in Sweden rose by 50 percent between 2003 and 2007 as beer, wine and spirits have become more accessible in the country long known for its restrictive alcohol policy, a report on Saturday said.

Older women on hormone treatment sleep better (The New Straits Times)

30 Aug 2008

OLDER women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have improved sexual function, less insomnia and fewer hot flushes, a study released recently has found.

Supporters see Sarah Palin as key to values voters as well as women (Dallas Morning News)

30 Aug 2008

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A self-described "hockey mom," Sarah Palin worked her way up from her children's PTA meetings to Alaska governor. Now, supporters say the vice presidential hopeful could pull two groups to Republican John McCain this fall: social conservatives and moderate women.