Women's Health Videos

July 14, 2016

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Researchers 3D Print Living Tissue

Reuters - Innovations Video Online (Feb. 16, 2016) — A new method of 3D printing can produce human-sized bone, muscle, and cartilage that survive when implanted into animals. It's potentially a giant step towards fabricated replacement tissue and organs in humans. Matthew Stock reports. Video provided by Reuters ... watch video

Heart Drugs May Help Breast Cancer Patients

AP (Nov. 11, 2015) — Many cancer treatments have a dark side _ they can damage the heart. New research suggests this risk can be lowered in women with breast tumors if they take a heart drug as a preventive measure during their cancer care. (Nov. 11) Video provided by AP ... watch video

Second Cancers on the Rise in U.S.

AP (Aug. 24, 2015) — Second cancers are on the rise. Nearly 1 in 5 new cases in the U.S. now involves someone who has had the disease before. A second cancer means a different tissue type or a different site, not a recurrence or spread of the original tumor. (Aug. 24) Video provided by AP ... watch video

Woman Fighting For Life Claims Surgical Tool Spread Cancer

Newsy (Aug. 13, 2015) — Viviana Ruscitto says a tool used during her hysterectomy caused cancer to spread in her body. She is now battling stage 4 uterine cancer. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

Osteoporosis Drug Brings New Hope To Breast Cancer Treatment

Newsy (May 28, 2015) — According to findings from the University of Sheffield, using bisphosphonates — drugs for osteoporosis — could also help stop the spread of cancer. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

Tumors Grown in Dishes Could Help Customize Cancer Treatment

Reuters - Innovations Video Online (Mar. 23, 2015) — Researchers are using laser light to probe tiny samples of tumors to gauge their metabolic activity when dosed with a variety of cancer drugs. Their goal is to pinpoint the most effective drugs for patients on an individual basis by growing and scanning pieces of their tumor in the lab before they begin chemo. Ben Gruber reports. Video provided by Reuters ... watch video

FDA Calls New Breast Cancer Drug A 'Breakthrough'

Newsy (Feb. 5, 2015) — Newly approved breast cancer drug Ibrance performed well in clinical trials. It kept tumors away twice as long as current treatments. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

One Dose, Then Surgery to Test Tumor Drugs Fast

AP (Jan. 23, 2015) — A Phoenix hospital is experimenting with a faster way to test much needed medications for deadly brain tumors. Patients get a single dose of a potential drug, and hours later have their tumor removed to see if the drug had any affect. (Jan. 23) Video provided by AP ... watch video

Mouse 'Avatars' Guide Cancer Treatments

AP (Dec. 15, 2014) — Scientists often test drugs on mice, but now some cancer patients are doing the same. They're paying a private lab to breed mouse 'avatars' that carry bits of their own tumors so treatments can first be tried on customized rodents. (Dec. 15) Video provided by AP ... watch video

What To Know About The New HPV Vaccine

Newsy (Dec. 13, 2014) — The FDA says the new HPV vaccine, Gardasil 9, has the potential to prevent about 90 percent of cervical, vulvar, vaginal and anal cancers. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

Light, Regular Exercise May Reduce Cancer Risk By 10 Percent

Newsy (Aug. 11, 2014) — A new study shows postmenopausal women who frequently engage in light exercise have a 10 percent lower risk of developing breast cancer. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

Study Links Certain Birth Control Pills To Breast Cancer

Newsy (Aug. 1, 2014) — Previous studies have made the link between birth control and breast cancer, but the latest makes the link to high-estrogen oral contraceptives. Video provided by Newsy ... watch video

Experiment Grows New Muscle in Injured Legs

AP (June 12, 2014) — An experimental implant using part of a pig bladder, along with regular physical therapy, coaxed new muscle tissue to grow in old, debilitating leg injuries. It's a small first step in the complex quest for regenerative medicine. (June 12) Video provided by AP ... watch video

Female Genital Mutilation Prevalent in Somalia

AFP (Feb. 6, 2014) — February 6th is the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation, a practice that still persists in many countries. According to a report released by UNICEF in 2013, the prevalence of FGM in Somalia remains high at 95%. Video provided by AFP ... watch video

Novel Stem Cell Technique Shows Promise for Bone Repair

Reuters - Innovations Video Online (Jan. 23, 2014) — Belgian doctors have successfully repaired bones using stem cells from fatty tissue. They say the new technique could become a benchmark to treat patients recovering from bone tumor surgery and a wide range of bone disorders. Jim Drury reports. ... watch video

RAW VIDEO: Prince William Observes Cancer Surgery

Reuters (Nov. 7, 2013) — While visiting the Royal Marsden hospital in London, the Duke of Cambridge observed a breast reconstruction surgery on a female patient and the removal of a bladder tumor on a male patient. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). ... watch video

How to Cope With Vaginitis

Howdini (Oct. 24, 2013) — Sooner or later, most women have some kind of vaginal infection, known as vaginitis. Dr. Jennifer Wu, an OB/GYN with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, explains the symptoms and treatment. ... watch video

How to Help Women With Ovarian Cancer Advocate for Their Health

Howdini (Oct. 8, 2013) — Annette Leal Mattern, President and Co-Founder of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Arizona, offers advice and shares how she advocates for the health of women with ovarian cancer. ... watch video

How Do Calcium and Vitamin D Affect Your Health?

Howdini (Oct. 8, 2013) — It's a given that calcium and vitamin D are important for strong bones. But what are the other benefits? Dr. Andrew Weil shares the health impact of calcium and vitamin D, the recommended doses and what can be sourced from food, sunlight and how to augment with vitamins and supplements. ... watch video

Breast Cancer Risk Lowered by Walking 1 Hour a Day

CBC (Oct. 4, 2013) — Walking at least one hour a day may lower the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal woman, a large, long-term study suggests. ... watch video

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