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Women's Health Archive

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Living Well | Prevention Practice | Treatment and Medication | Fertility and Pregnancy | Sexual Health and Behavior | Mental Health | Exercise and Nutrition | Personal Stories

Living Well

All forms of smoking are bad for you Alternative therapies to quit smoking Antibacterial products: can you be too clean? Are cellular phones dangerous to your health? Boutique options offer greater choice in medical care BPA raising concerns Computing in comfort Control the craving to smoke Coping with fatigue from chemotherapy Coping with hair loss from chemotherapy Dealing with hair loss in women Diabetes and alcohol: caution when mixing Domestic violence: recognizing abuse Eat well, exercise well, be well: dietary and fitness guidelines E-cigarettes: a safe substitute for smokers? Facts about fibroids Feathering your empty nest Fighting period fatigue Fluoride and your bones: a mixed bag Good intentions gone awry: how to keep your health habits in balance Having trouble catching those z's? Health is the whole…body, mind, and soul Health problems linked to where you live Health spending accounts: a complement to regular health insurance How your clothes protect you from the sun Interpreting prescription drug advertising Job-related weight gain: battling the bulge at work Managing symptoms of menopause Mastalgia Mastalgia: benign breast pain Napping: medicine for the weary Natural tips for better sleep No more sleepless nights: dealing with insomnia Ordering your own lab tests Permanent makeup: why and how? Protect your skin: how to avoid sun exposure Quitting smoking after a heart attack Reasons to quit smoking Safe bet: seat belts improve your odds Sleep: are you getting enough? Sun exposure: finding a balance Sunless tanning: What are your options? Support for smokers wanting to quit Symptoms of menopause: could your thyroid be the cause? Teeth whitening: what are your options? The American Heart Association’s guidelines for women The hygiene hypothesis: how valid is it? The role of family medical history in your health Tips for getting a good night sleep Tips on coping with anemia related to chemotherapy Understanding hair loss Using cosmetics safely Vitamin D: let the sun shine? When a loved one has chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia Women's health myths Your body fat percentage: what does it mean?

Prevention Practice

Achieving and maintaining a healthful weight Antibacterial products: can you be too clean? Are you allergic to your jewelry? Breast cancer screening: research and guidelines Breast self-exam (BSE) Brush your teeth—it’s good for your heart Cancer tests that can save your life Cholesterol and your heart: what's new? Decision making tool: should I have a mammogram? Diabetes and cardiovascular disease: what’s the link? Do you have prehypertension? Fibrocystic breast changes: lumps that are normal FluMist: a painless option to the annual flu shot Foot problems: could you be wearing the wrong shoes? Health screenings for women Heart attack in women (myocardial infarction) High blood pressure linked to inflammation How to wash your hands properly HPV DNA testing approved for cervical cancer screening Irritable bowel syndrome: strategies for managing a complex condition Isolation precautions Learn your diabetic ABCs Lowering heart disease risk is more than just lowering your cholesterol number Metal toxicity: your brain under siege New recommendations to prevent high blood pressure Preventing errors and infections during surgery: steps for hospital staff and patients Preventing infections in the hospital: steps for hospital staff and patients Preventing liver disease Real-life stories of weight loss Reducing your risk of heart disease when you have diabetes Skin self-exam Stay safe and sound with self-defense The immune system and organ transplant: what you should know The latest in breast cancer screening: computer-aided mammography Tips to help you stop smoking Toxic shock syndrome: tampons and more Ulcers and the bacteria that causes it Watch your back Ways to prevent osteoporosis Why you should be smoke-free for surgery Women's health myths

Treatment and Medication

A look at thyroid disease Alternative therapies for allergies Antibiotics: to prescribe or not prescribe? Appendicitis: what you need to know Autoimmune disease and women Bone mineral density testing: who needs it? Botulism: killer or wonder drug? Cold medicines Cosmetic "non-surgery" Cosmetic surgery: a rundown of procedures Easing a headache the natural way Fulvestrant–another option for breast cancer treatment Genetic testing: look before you leap Ghrelin, the hunger hormone: could it be the key to weight loss? Health check-ups for women Health insurance: choosing the plan that's right for you Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): does it reduce heart disease risk in postmenopausal women? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Hormone replacement therapy: a look at the options How to choose a therapist or counselor How to safely dispose of medications In search of the perfect physician Islet-cell transplants: the end of insulin shots? Liposuction: weighing the risks and benefits Medical care for the DES daughter Medication for women with advanced breast cancer Organ donation: the gift of life Preventing medical errors Silicone breast implants: are they safe? Surgery at the doctor's office: what you need to know Taking care of your diabetes when you are away from home Taking care of your diabetes when you are at school or work Taking care of your diabetes when you are sick Traveling for treatment: weighing the risks of medical tourism Treating latex allergy Variant angina: heart spasms What can I do about kidney disease? What you need to know about managing lupus

Fertility and Pregnancy

Baby on the way? Keep smoking at bay Birth control for breastfeeding women Bladder control during pregnancy Breastfeeding and working: you can do it Breastfeeding successfully Breastfeeding with breast implants: can you do it? Cancer treatment and fertility in women Common discomforts and bodily changes during pregnancy Dealing with miscarriage Eating for appropriate weight gain during pregnancy Group B strep screening: don’t wait until it’s too late In-home pregnancy tests: your questions answered Is a cesarean delivery right for you? Is it safe to eat fish during pregnancy? Managing symptoms of pregnancy Medications and pregnancy Mommy massage: for a healthy, relaxed pregnancy New dimensions in prenatal ultrasound: 3D and 4D One couple's triumph over infertility Pain management during childbirth: what are your options? Postpartum fitness Pregnancy and housework: could you be putting your baby at risk? Pregnancy and sleep: a contradiction in terms? Pregnancy skin: glowing, stretching, darkening and more Reducing food-borne risks during pregnancy Rh explained The debate over rising rates of cesarean delivery The flu shot and pregnancy The labor dispute: epidural or natural childbirth? True or false: you can predict your baby’s gender by how you carry the pregnancy Watch out for pregnancy pitfalls after age 40

Sexual Health and Behavior

A less invasive sterilization option for women Contraception: what are your options? Dating safety: reducing the risk of date rape Learning about birth control pills Lupus and intimacy Oral contraceptives: risks and benefits Pregnancy and STDs Reclaiming sexuality after gynecologic cancer There is sex after breast cancer When a woman loses desire: sexual dysfunction in women

Mental Health

Do women handle stress better than men? Eating disorders: when food and weight take control Growing up sober: a challenging journey for adult children of alcoholics Helpful tips: holidays with your children's grandparents How to choose a therapist or counselor Now it's time to say goodbye: ending friendships Parasomnias: things that go bump in the night Resolving conflicts at work and at home Taking risks in love and life True or false: depression and suicide rates rise during the holiday season Understanding seasonal affective disorder When your best friend has breast cancer

Exercise and Nutrition

Heart healthy physical activity A family's guide to tackling eating disorders Anemia: how food and vitamins can help Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables Exercise for chronic disease relief Femme fitness: women and performance Fighting your inner sloth: getting into a daily exercise routine Finding folate Foods designed for women: healthful snacks or a marketing ploy? Gluten-free MyPlate Health clubs: getting the most for your money Healthy chocolate: too good to be true? Heels that hurt In the kitchen with rosacea Iron: are you getting enough? Just how much food is on that plate? Understanding portion control Kegel exercises Mind-body walking: medicine for body and spirit Nutrition and menopause Pilates: a classic workout for a new body Soothing the pain of bursitis and tendonitis Supermarket savvy The importance of counting carbs if you have diabetes Walk this way to fitness Weight loss: what are your options? What is the glycemic index? What to eat if you have diabetes Women running marathons: do benefits outweigh risks?

Personal Stories

In her own words: Living with asthma Living with breast cancer Living with endometriosis Living with fibromyalgia Living with glaucoma Living with lupus Living with menopause Living with migraines Living with ovarian cancer Living with premenstrual syndrome Living with rheumatoid arthritis Living with scleroderma

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