According to a recent study, women who survive cervical cancer face a higher risk for developing other cancers. The report, conducted by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, studied 104,760...
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A good friend of mine told me that she wasn't going to breastfeed, not because she didn't believe in the health benefits, but because she was afraid her breasts would sag. I can now tell her...
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How much, if any, should a woman drink during pregnancy? That's the issue being debated among health professionals. The battle is between the UK Department of Health who says pregnant women can...
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Let the sunshine! Let the sunshine in! Why? Because according to the American Journal of Epidemiology, exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of breast cancer. The study says because the "body...
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If you follow the exercise and diet craze, then you know, recent claims were made that exercising doesn't help you drop those unwanted pounds. Do you suffer from this problem? If so, I found a...
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How bad are your period cramps? Have you taken everything, but nothing seems to work? Then, maybe you should try Chinese Herbs. That's right, herbs. A recent study reported that herbs could be...
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This really doesn't have anything to do with health, but I thought it was worth writing about. First, men were respected more than women. Next, men could vote before women. Then, man made more...
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Could the state you live in do more to ensure women are getting routine mammograms, help fight against obesity and high blood pressure? Yes. Are they? No. According to an article on MSNBC, a majority...
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On an episode of Grey's Anatomy last year, a woman who had a history of breast cancer in her family, decided to get ahead of the disease and have a double mastectomy. Afterwards, I wondered how a...
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Filed in archive Beauty
by Terah Shelton on October 21, 2007
If you need another strong excuse to eliminate sugar from you diet, then consider this. Experts believe that consuming too much sugar can leave your skin wrinkled. That's right. I said the...
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Let's face it. When some people hear tragic news, they don't know how to react. When my beloved dog died when I was 15, my brother's best friend laughed. When my brother got into some...
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Researchers at the McGill University in Montreal have discovered a new screening test that's twice as accurate at diagnosing cervical cancer than the old and outdated Pap smear. Even more, with...
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I love studies that can benefit me. I drink at least two cups of green tea every day. Mostly, to control my Dr. Pepper intake, but also for its antioxidants. And according to a new Australian study,...
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Can you imagine eating two eggs omelets loaded with bacon, sausage, ham, cheese, and hash browns smothered in sausage gravy everyday for breakfast? Well, Hardee's would like you to. Today, Hardees...
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Filed in archive Weight
by Terah Shelton on October 15, 2007
As if we didn't need another reason to slim down those unwanted and unwelcomed pounds, according to a Yahoo! health article, obesity is now being linked to colorectal cancer. The latest obesity...
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It's time for my annual checkup. And as a woman you know what I mean, my annual gyno visit. Over the years, I've grown accustomed to these visits, but I still experience a little anxiety when...
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Filed in archive Beauty
by Terah Shelton on October 12, 2007
Ladies, put down your lipsticks and back away! Why? A U.S. consumer right group discovered at least half of all lipsticks contained lead. And yes, that includes your expensive Cover Girl and...
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If you are taking the breast cancer pill, tamoxifen, you may need to consult your doctor. Several reports released today stated that the side effects are causing women to stop taking the pill. Side...
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According to a recent study, one in every four women who seeks treatment for persistent yeast infections actually has one. A yeast infection is a fungus responsible for vaginal itching, a thick white...
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According to an article on MSNBC Health page, a bad or troubled marriage can lead to a broken heart. Literally. A study listed in Monday's Archives of Internal Medicine revealed that marital...
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If you're looking to become pregnant or have young children, the National Healthy Mothers, Health Babies is recommending women eat at least 12 ounces of fatty fish a week. According to the...
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