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What Is a Hysterectomy?
Having your uterus removed during a hysterectomy is a big step, but recovery is usually complete in about six weeks and the benefits may be worth it for you.
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WOMEN'S CARE
Little Known Breast Cancer Facts
Among little known facts about breast cancer: There are now almost 3 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
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WOMEN'S CARE
Cases of Uterine Cancer Are Rising
Most cancer rates, both occurrence and survival trends, are getting better. More women, however, are dying from uterine cancer— especially women of color.
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WOMEN'S CARE
Statin Side Effects in Women
Should women older than 75 take statins? Age not only increases the danger of heart disease but also sensitivity to side effects. Here's what you should know.
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WOMEN'S CARE
How to Save on Skincare
Skincare doesn’t have to be expensive. Here's what you can do to substitute alternatives to your favorite beauty products and how to save on skincare.
A Poor Pregnancy Diet Could Lead to an Obese Child
What you eat during pregnancy may predict whether your baby one day becomes obese. Here's what you should know about eating a nutritious diet when you're pregnant.
Postpartum Depression Is Underreported
Don’t hide your postpartum depression symptoms. There’s new help for women who have lingering mood symptoms before or after a birth.
Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
While they are not cancer, uterine fibroids, growths inside your uterus, can become uncomfortable and cause bleeding as they grow. Here's what you should know.
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
Heart attack symptoms in women are sometimes hard to spot. Here is why heart disease is often missed in women — and what you can do about it.
How Hormone Replacement Therapy Affects Dementia Risk
Taking hormone replacement (HRT) during menopause has some risk, but there are good reasons to take the medication. Here’s what you should know.
Intimacy Is Good for Your Health
Reported benefits of having sex include improved immunity, better sleep and heart health, delayed menopause, protection from prostate cancer, and pain relief.
Do Diet Pills and Supplements Work?
There are proven, healthy ways to lose weight — but there’s no pill or supplement you can take to make pounds magically disappear.
How to Be Comfortable with Your Body Image
Cultural perception of beauty — our own and that of the media — changes, over and over again. Here’s what you can do to find self-esteem in any body shape era.
What Is Endometrial Cancer?
Endometrial cancer occurs when cells in the inner lining of the uterus (or endometrium), which is shed during menstruation, grow out of control.
When Can You Stop Having Mammograms?
Mammograms are extremely important for detecting breast cancer early, but you can typically stop them once you’re 75. But if you have dense breasts, you might continue having them even past that age.