Heart 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.
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You’ve found a breast lump: What’s the next step?
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Keep in mind, the vast majority of lumps found by women are not breast cancer – in fact, four out of five breast lumps end up being benign.
Read MoreKeeping healthy skin after menopause
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During menopause, lower levels of estrogen have a big impact on the health and appearance of your skin. As estrogen levels plummet, your skin will be more prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling.
Read MoreThe biggest mistakes women make harming their health
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Women, for the most part, are better at taking care of their health than men. They are generally very good at keeping appointments with their doctor and taking prescribed medications as directed.
Read MoreScreening tests women should know about
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Cholesterol
- Ages 20 and older: Get a cholesterol test regularly if you are at increased risk for heart disease. Ask your doctor how often you need your cholesterol tested.
Diabetes
- Ages 18 and older: Get screened for diabetes if your blood pressure is higher than 135/80 or if you take medicine for high blood pressure
7 reasons breast cancer survivors can safely eat soy
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The question of whether soy foods can be consumed safely by breast cancer survivors has perplexed not only patients but even health professionals over the years. There was often confusion on what to advise breast cancer survivors on what to do. Now we have evidence that people’s fears of soy foods raising the risk of hormone-related cancers are unwarranted and soy can safely be consumed.
Read MoreDysmenorrhea: Painful Menstruation
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When that time of the month comes around, many women suffer from severe cramps, sometimes for several days. This can make for a long menstrual cycle. Popping the Midol, Aleve or Advil is not always the only solution. There are two causes for these types of cramps, one being chemical the other being functional. What actually happens is the uterine muscles contract due to stimulation by a chemical series called prostaglandins.
Read MoreAre you at risk for toxic shock syndrome?
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Women are raising concern about the use of certain tampons after a California model named Lauren Wasser lost her leg as a result of developing toxic shock syndrome from a tampon. Wasser lost her leg in 2012 and is now suing the tampon brand Kotex Natural Balance after almost dying from using them.
Read MoreThe Everything Guide to the Female Libido
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Here we go, the age-old question, what do women really want? In the bedroom, that is. Sexual health varies in every way for men and women and when it comes to their libido, we couldn't be more different.
Read MoreObese & postmenopausal women have higher risk for breast cancer
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Anew study suggests that women who are obese and postmenopausal may have a higher risk for developing breast cancer compared to thinner women.
Read MoreOne step closer to female viagra
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one step closer to approving flibanserin, otherwise known as the female version of Viagra. An advisory committee to the FDA voted last week to recommend that the FDA approve the drug under certain conditions.
Read MoreCollege Rape Program Decreased Risk by 50%
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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 MoreWomen: 15 Facts about Weight Loss
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When 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 MoreFemale Viagra and Natural Remedies for Low Libido
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A 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 MoreNatural Remedies for Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts
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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 MoreCan a Hysterectomy Help Spread Uterine Cancer?
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The 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 MoreWomen’s fight against genital mutilation backed by Google exec
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Ayaan 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 MoreBenefits of the Mediterranean Diet for Women
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The 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 MoreWomen: Weight Loss Surgery Links to Osteoporosis Risk
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A 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 MoreWhy Cancer-Free Women Are Getting Preventative Mastectomies
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Here’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.
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