Tag: Women’s Health

Almost half of pregnant women gain an excessive amount of weight during the nine months of their pregnancy.

Younger women tend to dismiss the signs indicating that they may be having a heart attack.

According to new research, certain areas of the political spectrum may be associated with an earlier mortality.

Long time couples who team up in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle are more likely to achieve their goals than...

Taking hormonal contraceptives is associated with a higher chance of developing a glioma, a rare type of brain tumor that...

As drivers get older, the risk of making certain errors on the road due to combining texting with driving increases...

According to new research, simply texting on a smartphone changes the complexion of certain regions of the brain.

According to new research, women are much more likely than men to shrug off chest pain and other signs of...

The risk of gestational diabetes can be cut nearly in half for women if they adopt some healthier habits before...

Survival rates for breast cancer patients are not significantly improved when their healthy breast is removed for prophylactic purposes.

aving excess weight around the midsection has been linked with serious disease, even in those with a normal body mass...

A new study out of the UK has found that mothers have a lower chance of being diagnosed with RA...

According to research, Hispanic girls who express pride in their ethnicity have a much more positive attitude about their appearance...

New research has found that the use of oral contraceptives may raise the risk of developing glaucoma as a woman...

Supplementing with pomegranate makes sense if you are looking at cancer prevention, heart health, reducing bad cholesterol, lowering blood pressure,...

Research has discovered a drug-free way to reduce some of the symptoms of menopause and improve the sex lives of...

Out the thousands and thousands of questions we've received over the last year, I've selected some that I think might...

Women have a higher death rate from coronary artery disease than men and receive less thorough medical care for it...

According to new research, many women were found to be happier and more content with their lives all around once...

In our last newsletter, we explored the anatomy of the skin. In this issue, we'll discuss its physiology…and more particularly,...

Children of depressed mothers may have a lower risk of developing an emotional disorder themselves if they are placed in...

Your skin is more than just a shrink wrap designed to cover your body. It is a major organ of...

You may be surprised to learn that the kola nut (aka kolanut) is the origin of the word “cola,” and...

According to recent research, women are frequently overly modest about their personal input, especially when working with men.

A new study has found that post-menopausal women who do a greater amount of physical activity have lower estrogen levels.