Women are such interesting human beings. Besides the phenomenal fact that females can carry a living thing inside their bodies for 9 months and then give birth to it, they differ so much from the male species — dare we say often one-upping them! Now, this is not a contest, but if it were, women...
Most moms and wives find themselves overwhelmed and stressed out by the numerous day-to-day tasks they are required to juggle. Even more so now than they did before! In addition to being a wife and a mother, women have full-time jobs and careers they have to maintain. Even with the help of babysitters, women today...
Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables will go a long way towards bettering your health. Often, however, we need a bit of extra help to make sure our bodies are functioning at full-form. That’s where supplements come into things. Unfortunately, with so many thousands of them available, it’s hard to know...
Cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. When we think of cancer, we often imagine it as something that mainly affects older individuals. However, recent studies and research have shown a concerning trend – cancer rates among young women are on the rise. This alarming increase requires our attention and a...
A study from Columbia University showed that air pollution weakened bone density in postmenopausal women. The risk of osteoporosis, a chronic condition where bones become more brittle, increases with age. But it’s especially common for women after menopause. So the study authors examined data covering over nine thousand women in this age bracket. The researchers...
The term ‘postpartum’ doesn’t always spark feelings of merriment or good tidings, in fact, it sounds downright depressing which is how many women feel soon after childbirth. The lack of support for new parents is a sad situation. Most employers are not required to provide paid parental leave, and the federal Family and Medical Leave...
There is a painful disease that takes place amongst many women. Endometriosis is a common and sometimes debilitating condition experienced by women of reproductive age, it is estimated to affect 10% of women. This disease can cause chronic pelvic pain and is sometimes associated with infertility. Misplaced endometrial tissue is what defines endometriosis. Typically, endometrial...
Around 20 to 30 years ago, hearing a diagnosis like Multiple Sclerosis was a death sentence. Little was known about the disease or its effects, but everything sounded pretty miserable and heartbreaking. These days, it’s becoming a seemingly more common diagnosis, and some celebrities, including Christina Applegate, have been able to shed some light on...
Period pain is common for a lot of women. Bloating, nausea and cramps are all part of the package that comes with menstruating for the majority. But when the pain becomes unbearable to the point of passing out- that definitely is something to be concerned with. Undiagnosed Dermoid Cyst: Calle Hack’s “Little Monster” Growing up,...
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. It accounts for about 30% of yearly new cancer cases in the United States and approximately 12.5% of annual cancer cases globally. It is vital to understand the early signs of breast cancer as early detection greatly improves the chances of successful treatment and survival....
What would you do with $1 139 000? Take a trip? Buy a house or a fancy car? One professor in the UK donated hers to charity. A Scientific Breakthrough, A New Charity A team of scientists at Newcastle University worked for thirty years to develop Rubraca, a drug that has been approved by the...
Most women expect pregnancy and childbirth to be difficult, while post-birth is where you can start to enjoy the baby that you brought into this world. This was not the case for Selena Gray, because post-birth was when her nightmare began. Gray, 18, from Milton, Florida, delivered a healthy baby girl on June 26, 2019....
