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,
Uterine fibroids and cysts, particularly during childbearing years, are more common than you might think. Statistics put the number at 70-80% of women who experience fibroids or cysts at some point in their lives.
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 MoreThis week, Rita Wilson announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer and decided to undergo a double mastectomy. This is another great example of cancer awareness and prevention. She knew her risk factors and understood the potential outcome. Here's your prevention guide. Pay attention to this. Men, that means you too.
Read MoreDid you know more than 90% of all Lupus cases occur in women? Most people, young and old, aren't very aware of what causes Lupus and the symptoms to watch out for. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreKim Kardashian on the latest episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashian's revealed she had her uterus cleaned to improve her chances of getting pregnant. Should all women looking to get pregnant do this? We explore.
Read MoreSome women face what we call Uterine Fibroids – non cancerous tumors that develop in the uterus. These can be quite painful and it's important for women to understand the symptoms and risk factors. Here's what you need to know.
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