Blogs Posts in Women Health category; 86 blog posts

Companies in the pink

Great taste for a great cause -- what could be better? Plenty of food companies are thinking pink with special promotions during October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Panera Bread, for example, donates a portion of proceeds f [...]

Posted On : Oct, 11 2007 | Comments : 0

October reminds us how to beat breast cancer

It is Spinach Lovers Month and Vegetarian Month. October also is Self-Promotion Month, Workplace Politics Awareness Month and Women's Small Business Month. How about National Popcorn Poppin' Month, Go Hog Wild - Eat Country Ham Month, Natio [...]

Posted On : Oct, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

Should Pregnant Women Eat More Seafood?

For years, pregnant and nursing women have been warned to limit the amount of fish they eat, because many marine species may contain high levels of mercury, which endangers newborns and fetuses. Yesterday, however, a children’s health [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

Study Shows Alcohol Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Medical researchers have been puzzling for years over the effect alcohol consumption has on health. Many studies have indicated that drinking some alcohol (in particular, red wine) may provide benefits to the heart and circulatory system.Ho [...]

Posted On : Oct, 04 2007 | Comments : 0

15% of Women Struggle With Pregnancy-Related Depression

One in seven women suffers from depression before, during or after pregnancy, a new study finds.The consequences of depression can be devastating to the mother, her baby and her entire family, according to the report in the October issue of [...]

Posted On : Oct, 01 2007 | Comments : 0

Health Issues for Women Ages 25 to 40

Looking good and feeling good happen for those women who invest at least a little effort into maintaining their health. The key? Moderation.Recognizing the symptoms of stress Juggling professional life, family schedules, money issues and c [...]

Posted On : Sep, 20 2007 | Comments : 0

Health Issues for Women Ages 14 to 25

Maturing from girlhood to womanhood is an exciting and challenging phase of life. Now is the time to take charge of your health, understand those changes, be on the look out for red flags and establish good health habits for a lifetime. Yo [...]

Posted On : Sep, 01 2007 | Comments : 0

Pregnancy and Infants

In the last 10 years, the number of overweight people in industrialized countries has increased significantly - so much so that obesity has been called an "epidemic" by the World Health Organization (WHO).In the past, many people [...]

Posted On : Aug, 31 2007 | Comments : 0

How to Cope with Pregnancy Bed Rest

Bed rest is no vacation. Activities you normally enjoy are limited. As a result, you risk the following physical, mental, and emotional effects, according to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's Fetal Medicine Division:Physical Effects [...]

Posted On : Aug, 30 2007 | Comments : 0

Women: You Have Alternatives to Hysterectomy

If you're a woman, receiving the news that you have to have a hysterectomy can be a very scary thing. The good news is that breakthroughs in modern medicine can provide a hysterectomy alternative, but don't take our word for it. When you re [...]

Posted On : Aug, 24 2007 | Comments : 2

Women And Hysterectomy

Women and Hysterectomy: A hysterectomy is a surgical proce [...]

Posted On : Aug, 22 2007 | Comments : 0

Breast cancer: what is it?

Normal cell division. A cell grows a bit larger and then divides into two cells.To understand what breast cancer is, it is important to first understand how the body's cells normally work. The body is made up of tiny cells, e.g., skin cells [...]

Posted On : Aug, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

Study: Babies off breast too early

Nearly three-quarters of new mothers in the United States are breast-feeding their babies, but they are quitting too soon and resorting to infant formula too often, federal health officials said yesterday.A government survey found that only [...]

Posted On : Aug, 03 2007 | Comments : 0