During perimenopause from your early 40s until menopause the birth control methods you used in the past may not be appropriate. Examples: if you have high blood pressure or a history of breast cancer, smoke or are obese, your doctor may recommend...
There are many types of anemia, but the most common form is iron deficiency anemia. Women usually are the ones diagnosed with...
Conditioned to be care-givers rather than care-getters, women frequently downplay their own seemingly insignificant symptoms, such as bloating and headaches. Many doctors...
Until about 20 years ago, researchers generally excluded women from clinical trials of drugs and other therapies, fearing possible harm to women...
Largely unheard of a generation or two ago, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is now a common diagnosis for school children, especially...
A daily multivitamin/mineral supplement helps you meet your nutritional needsI but with so many brands available, it's not easy...
In yet another blow to the dietary supplement industry, researchers find no evidence that multivitamin use helps older women ward off heart...
Certain foods may help ward off subtle age-related cognitive decline or even full-blown dementia, recent research suggests. Nutrients linked to a clear...
Breast-feeding isn't just good for baby, it may also boost mom's cardiovascular health as she ages, new research...
Far more than just a cosmetic problem, varicose veins can cause pain that interferes with daily activities and may lead to serious...
Gender does indeed make a difference when it comes to suffering a stroke, recent research has shown. Not only can stroke show...
Here's some good news for java junkies and tea lovers alike: Two new studies suggest that both beverages may lower...