Why UTIs are becoming harder to treat in women
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This is not necessarily the case anymore. Since the early 2000s, there is a growing number of UTIs that are no longer responding to treatment with common antibiotics.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
How much do you know about breast cancer?
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Here is a quiz all women – and men - should take to test their knowledge about breast cancer – the most common cancer diagnosed in women.
Read More5 common misconceptions about PCOS
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The condition is not well understood and therefore many women may be getting bad advice from their physicians while suffering needlessly from the side effects of PCOS.
Read MoreThis Mother’s Day, give mom the gift of good health
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As the years go by, it’s not uncommon for moms to be taking care of everyone else except themselves.
Read More10 must-do habits keeping women healthy
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Women are doers – always doing things for others often forgoing or neglecting their own health in the process.
Read MoreHow to help women experience orgasm
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Women need direct clitoral stimulation to achieve orgasm and that does not happen during intercourse as there is simply not enough direct clitoral stimulation.
Read More6 STD symptoms women should never ignore
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Each year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that nearly 20 million new cases of STDs occur, half among young people aged 15-24.
Read MoreWhen hair loss happens to women
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Unlike men, hair loss in women typically does not result in going completely bald.
Read More12 important reasons to see your OB/GYN
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Any woman experiencing premenstrual syndrome symptoms should discuss this with their OB/GYN.
Read MoreWinning the battle of recurring vaginal yeast infections
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Foods containing gluten and even chocolate are common foods blamed by some women to be the cause of their misery.
Read MorePros and cons of breast reconstruction after breast cancer
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One other decision for some, but not all women with breast cancer is whether to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy and sometimes, even after a lumpectomy.
Read MoreHighly recommended health screenings for women
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A reading at or above 130/80 mm Hg is considered elevated blood pressure which increases the risk for hypertension.
Read MoreUterine fibroids effect on your sex life
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Uterine fibroids are almost always benign, muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus.
Read MoreSimple solutions to better sleep during menopause
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A study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which collected data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), found that almost 20% of all women aged 40 to 59 have trouble falling asleep on four or more nights in the prior week.
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9 Lifestyle changes lowering risk of breast cancer
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It is estimated that in 2017, there will be 252,710 new cases of the disease with one in eight women who will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.
Read MoreHeart disease: A top concern for women with diabetes
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The American Diabetes Association states that one in three women will die of heart disease compared to one in nine women dying of breast cancer.
Read MoreMaintaining healthy skin after menopause
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However, that does not mean you have to simply give up and believe there is nothing to prevent that.
Read More7 Foods helping women stay cancer free
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Carrying excess body fat can increase the amount of hormones in your body which can promote cancer cell growth, and can increase a woman’s risk of breast and endometrial cancers
Read MoreAcupressure brings relief to breast cancer survivors
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These difficulties are often two to four times higher than women of the same age who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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