A mammogram is one of the best defenses of women against breast cancer. With a mammogram, any lumps or questionable thickening of breast tissues can readily be found and examined by your doctor. Women should make it a point to have a mammogram at the very least once a year especially when they reach the [...]
(Continued from Part 1) Depression is a highly treatable condition, so early recognition is important. After significantly devastating events, such as death or illness of a loved one or loss of a job, it is normal for a person to feel low – yes, depressed. This is part of the normal process of grief and [...]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US for both men and women. In the US, heart disease claims about half a million lives every year. Women about age 55 and with a family history are at greater risk of developing the disease. Here are some practical tips that can help reduce [...]
Many women are facing problems with health care access mainly due to religious beliefs that are preventing them from getting the best options in terms of health care. Many cases have been reported of pharmacists refusing to sell products due to beliefs, hospitals who’s doctors couldn’t do their jobs because their patient’s beliefs prevent them [...]
image source: www.campusi.com Gynecological health Regular pelvic exam and pap test are vital components 0f women’s health. These exams can detect signs of abnormalities in the reproductive organs. It is better to catch any disease in its early stages, when it may be easier to treat. Self-Exam Self exam will help you better understand your [...]
“Study show that women who got the most calcium from dairy products actually broke more bones than women who rarely drank milk”. This seems to be different from what you and I know. Every year, the dairy industry keeps trying to convince us, spending several billion dollars, that you we cannot live without drinking two [...]