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Women are at significantly higher risk than men for osteoporosis, the disease that weakens bones and leads to fractures. Risk increases with age. Previous USPSTF guidelines, set in 2002, recommended bone density testing to screen all women age 65 and older that...
Women smokers with certain gene variants are at increased risk for menopausal hot flashes compared with smokers without these genetic differences, a...
Moxibustion is a safe remedy for menstrual cramps, if used correctly. This traditional Chinese technique uses moxa-wool made from the dried leaves...
According to current cervical cancer screening recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for women age 30 and older,...
The annual visit to the gynecologist provides an opportune time for heart disease screening, a new study suggests. Heart disease is a...
Some women experience menopause quite early in life-even in their early or mid-40s. If this describes you or someone you're...
It's scary to be told that your carotid arteries-the big blood vessels in your neck that supply oxygenated blood to...
Caffeine changes women's estrogen levels and has different effects in Asian and Caucasian women, a recent study reveals. Estrogen is...
Until about 10 years ago, menopausal women were routinely advised to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including estrogen, to prevent heart disease,...
After menopause, a woman has less need for iron. Most women can get what they need from a balanced diet. However, some...
A poor diet is associated with a greater risk of developing anemia among postmenopausal women, a study has found. Study Details Researchers...
Crying may be nature's way of telling men to give women some space. A study indicates the smell of women&...