Category Archives: Women’s Health

Food allergies often result in an abnormal immune response to certain types of food, whether it be peanuts, eggs, or gluten. Most reactions tend to be mild, typically resulting in itching and hives, but a severe allergy causes anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction that causes shortness of breath, low pressure, and tongue swelling. It isn’t ...click here to read more

Bad news for women who experience or who have gone through menopause: research suggests it could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. The researchers found that metabolic changes occur in perimenopausal women. Two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S. are women. The exact mechanisms that link menopause with Alzheimer’s disease are still unknown, but previous studies ...click here to read more

There are many forms of contraceptive available for women, all with varying degrees of effectiveness for the prevention of pregnancy. The intrauterine device or IUD is a small “T-shaped” birth control device that is inserted into a woman’s uterus and is considered one of the most effective forms of birth control currently offered today. New ...click here to read more

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death affecting women. It is estimated that women have a one in 75 chance of getting ovarian cancer in her lifetime with the average age of diagnosis being 63 years old. One of the reasons why ovarian cancer can be so prevalent is the fact ...click here to read more

Women who have just given birth must make a choice early on: should they choose to breastfeed their baby, or strictly bottle feed. Both are considered valid healthy options, with the decision being a purely personal choice. While many will argue that breastfeeding is the best choice, baby formula has some vitamins and nutrients that ...click here to read more

Seeing a person clutch their chest as they collapse to the ground is never a good sign. Universally, this means that a person has suffered a heart attack. Over 600,000 people died of heart disease in the United States in 2008, with the condition being the cause of almost 25 percent of all deaths. While ...click here to read more

Attention ladies: Finally, a beer company has you in mind. The Portsmouth Brewery in New Hampshire has developed a craft beer to help you combat those nasty menopausal symptoms. Common symptoms of menopause include insomnia, hot flashes, and headaches. Women experience these symptoms as a result of changing hormones which take place during menopause. The ...click here to read more

Depression is often practiced in silence. This can lead to persistent sadness affecting our behavior and emotions. If help is not found or sought after, depression may lead someone to see suicide as an acceptable choice. An estimated 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It can affect ...click here to read more

Being pregnant can a joyous time in a woman’s life, but it comes with a lot of responsibility—women have to refrain from drinking alcohol and not perform excessively strenuous tasks. One aspect of pregnancy that not many women pay much attention to is diet, as we all know that what a pregnant woman wants to ...click here to read more

Sleep is no doubt an important part of an overall healthy life study, yet the amount of time sleeping has dropped significantly in the U.S. over the past 20 years. Sixteen percent of men and about 25 percent of women experience insufficient sleep. This lack of sleep may not only be making us feel unrested ...click here to read more

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and is diagnosed after you’ve gone 12 months without having a period. While this time in a woman’s life does come with many biological changes, a new study finds that the brain of menopausal women uses less energy, a characteristic similarly seen with Alzheimer’s disease patients. ...click here to read more

In the United States, about one in three births happen by cesarean section. This is a dramatic increase over the past few decades, jumping from five percent in 1970 to 20 percent as of 1996. This may not be of much concern to many people, but a new study involving mice finds that C-sections cause ...click here to read more

Uterine polyps are growths that form on the inner walls of the uterus. They may also be referred to as endometrial polyps, as the tissue lining the uterus is called the endometrium. These polyps are usually less than one centimeter in diameter and have the ability to flatten and conform to the shape of the ...click here to read more

An enlarged ovary is one that has become larger than normal. There are many different causes of enlarged ovaries and they have varying degrees of severity. A woman’s ovaries are part of her endocrinal and reproductive system. They are responsible for the release of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, which play a part in ...click here to read more