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Women Often Experience Myriad Heart Attack Symptoms 2 Mar 2012 | 07:29 am
Unlike men, women often do not experience classic chest pain symptoms during a heart attack. Instead, they may feel less obvious sensations, such as pain in the jaw, neck, shoulders or back; stomach d...
Time To Say "Goodbye" 1 Dec 2011 | 02:00 am
After 14 years as your About.com Women's Health Guide, the time has come for me to say "goodbye." It's time for me to explore the many other options that have been available to me for a long time. How...
Sleep Without Drugs 30 Nov 2011 | 04:45 am
Do you have trouble getting to sleep at night? If so, you've probably tried many things including prescription and non-prescription drugs to help you sleep, often without relief. A few weeks ago, I r...
The Most Common Vaginal Infection 17 Nov 2011 | 12:48 am
Vaginosis or vaginitis is an inflammation which occurs in the vagina and includes several strains of germ that cause bacterial vaginosis yeast infections and trichomoniasis. Many women mistakenly beli...
Women and AIDS 15 Nov 2011 | 09:33 am
Did you know that 20 million women worldwide are living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) fully ha...
You've Heard Of Low Iron Anemia, But Can You Have Too Much Iron? 11 Nov 2011 | 08:08 pm
As women, we are used to having our blood checked for iron deficiency anemia at our annual GYN exams. Anemia is common among menstruating women. Maybe you've even taken iron supplements, or added more...
Do You Have Gallbladder Disease? 6 Nov 2011 | 02:26 am
Gallbladder disease is twice as common in women than in men. While 20 million in the US have gallbladder disease, 1 million more cases are diagnosed each year. Find out ... Read Full Post
Do I Have PMS? 4 Nov 2011 | 09:03 pm
Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS can range from light cramps during your period to crying spells and irritability. Some women crave sweets just before menstruation, while other crave salty foods. The fac...
Do You Have Problem Periods 2 Nov 2011 | 12:24 am
Period problems happen to most women at some point during their reproductive lives. Problem periods run the gamut from having no periods or amenorrhea, to heavy bleeding, PMS, PMDD, and menstrual cram...
Tips To Prevent Or Reduce Your Risk Of Skin Cancer 28 Oct 2011 | 01:22 pm
Did you know that there are three types of skin cancer? The two most common forms are call squamous cell and basal cell, with treatment these types usually don't lead to death. However, the third most...
