Women's Health. Find daily tips on women's health from Dr. David Samadi. Discover latest news and health benefits for common issues related to women's health such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, female cancer screenings and prevention,
Rape is a very serious issue in the United States. Every year in the United States, 1,270,000 women experience rape. One in four women have reported surviving or attempted rate and it's estimated that roughly 68% of rape cases go unreported.
Read MoreWhen it comes to weight loss, many so-called "facts" have been thrown around. It's important to understand the facts when it comes to losing weight. Here are 15.
Read MoreA drug dubbed ‘female Viagra’ won backing from an FDA panel yesterday. This pill is aimed at women who have lost their sex drive, and could help them regain some of their youthful vigor in the bedroom. The FDA advisory committee voted 18-6 to recommend that the FDA approve the little pink pill.
Read MoreThe female viagra is here. The FDA has approved the first female libido drug, from Sprout Pharmaceuticals called flibanserin. Many women who suffer from sexual dysfunction and lack of sexual desire are in support of the pill but critics worry that hard side effects may be a major concern.
Read MoreThe FBI is investigating a surgical device used typically in hysterectomy procedures (removal of the uterus) that may cause uterine cancer to spread. They're also looking into the Johnson & Johnson, the largest manufacturer of the tool. Evidence may suggest they know about the tool's hazards before pulling it off the market in 2014.
Read MoreAyaan Hirsi Ali of the AHA Foundation has gained the support of the Google Executive Chairman, Eric Schmidt in her fight to end female genital mutilation and honor killings. Both practices are two of radical Islam’s most barbaric practices that are still currently being practiced, even in the United States.
Read MoreThe Mediterranean diet is inspired by traditional diet and eating habits of people living along the Mediterranean coast. This includes places like southern Italy, Greece and Spain which have greatly influenced the foods that make up the diet.
Read MoreA recent study identified that 80% of weight loss surgery patient are women in the United States. Now new findings show this type of surgery may increase their risk for osteoporosis. We explore.
Read MoreHere’s a statistic: Preventive bilateral mastectomy reduces breast cancer incidence by 90% in women who have a strong family history of breast cancer (National Cancer Institute). This might be why a growing number of women are opting for preventative breast removals.
Read MoreNew research shows that a new HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine can prevent more than 80 percent of cervical cancers. The new vaccine is called Gardasil-9. This vaccine is a newer version of a previous HPV vaccine (Gardasil) that has been on the market for years.
Read MoreSandra Lee – celebrity chef and longtime girlfriend of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo – announced she will have a double mastectomy this week after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Read MoreMany women experience menstrual pain during their cycle. It can inhibit your everyday activities, but it's important for women to understand there are natural ways to alleviate the pain, besides popping Advil. Here are 6.
Read MoreStrokes affect both men and women. However, women are more negatively impacted as stroke is the third cause of death in women, compared to the fifth leading cause of death in men. Every year, about 55,000 more women have a stroke than men.
Read MoreBetween 3 and 6 million people in the U.S. have it and it can affect every part of someone's life due to chronic fatigue and other chronic symptoms. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreThe United States Preventive Task Force is speaking out on the criticism they've received this last week after releasing the latest guidelines around mammograms for breast cancer screening for women in their 40s. Here's the latest.
Read MoreOvarian cancer is one of the most deadly types of cancer because it is usually detected then the cancer has developed into an advanced stage. Researchers have developed a new ovarian cancer screening technique that they say can detect ovarian cancer in twice as many women as traditional methods.
Read MoreAccording to a new study, from the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, women may not be considering the health risks to their babies when using shared or donated breast milk from family and friends.
Read MoreAs women enter into menopause, prevention should be the key strategy for chronic diseases like heart disease and osteoporosis. Prevention begins with screening. Pay attention to this essential checklist of health tests you should be getting as this time begins.
Read MoreAfter the debate 6 years ago, the U.S. Preventive Task Force Services has released their latest guidelines reiterating the previous statement that women in their 40s shouldn't get a yearly mammogram as an early prevention method screening test for breast cancer. We couldn't disagree more.
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