Women's Health - Original Articles

There are some simple steps you can take to make sure you don't become a walking biohazard, regardless of the state of the public bathroom you find yourself in.

"Brain fog" is a common complaint of women during menopause. They feel they should be at the top of their game, but instead find themselves dropping the ball by making small errors and forgetting details like never before.

Your surgeon will instruct you on a list of do s and don ts to help you get ready and minimize risks. Some surgeries have very specific instructions and your surgeon will make sure you know what to do. Many, however, include these general instructions.

Exhibiting defensive qualities is usually viewed as negative, but this may not always be the case for men.

Your favorite fragrance may be giving off more than just a nice scent.

Is it possible that certain widely-used pain relievers may have a role in cancer prevention and treatment?

If you're feeling a definite lack of sparkle and sizzle in your love life, it may just be all in your head. You can look glowing, desirable, self-confident and utterly sexy again, but it has to start with you.

New research links the consumption of red meat to an increased risk of bladder cancer, the tenth most common cancer in the U.S.

Kickboxing is a total-body, booty-kicking workout that's fun, makes you fast on your feet, and kicks you into the best shape of your life.

If you have painful periods, irregular bleeding, pelvic pain, or have even had trouble getting pregnant, you could be among the 9 percent of American women with endometriosis.

A perfectionist is someone who constantly strives to achieve extremely high standards. You would expect perfectionism to be a good personality trait, but it usually isn t.

Do you believe that most people will tell a lie if they think they can gain by it? If you answered yes to this question, chances are you have a bit of a cynical streak.

You and your partner have a caring, mutually supportive relationship, except for one little sticking point: he s still friendly with his ex. You don t know whether this is perfectly healthy and natural, or whether you should call him on it. Here s how to know when it s okay and when it s not okay.

Find out what makes this form of cancer so fatal.

Some of us have been led to believe that going on and off the birth control bill is a good way to give our bodies a "break." The truth is, though, this constant "back and forth" could be harmful to our health.

Sure, there may be some difficulties now that you're older. But it s never too late to get your intimacy back.

Being married seems so easy at first: everything's new and fresh, from the bone china to the queen-sized comforter to "officially" sharing a last name. But at some point, the honeymoon's clearly over and you both find yourselves marveling at how tough being married can be.

Produced naturally by our bodies, the hormone DHEA has been touted as the key to longevity. And some people have begun to supplement their bodies' own DHEA with a synthetic version of the hormone. But are they effective?

Seat belts save more than 13,000 lives every year in this country, but they can do so only if you wear them the right way.

Some studies estimate that up to 88 percent of women have breast assymetry. While it's usually harmless and likely not noticeable, many women feel self-conscious nonetheless. So what can you do?

If you re considering adding a bundle of joy to your family, you may be in for a surprise to find that getting pregnant isn t necessarily as easy it seems. Still, there are plenty of low-tech ways that you and your partner can increase the odds of becoming parents.

Ask any guy and he'll tell you that he believes it's the women in his life who are the emotional or vulnerable ones. Though that may be true in some circumstances, a recent study has found that men are actually the ones who are most affected by rocky relationships.

Approximately 3.9 billion prescriptions were filled in 2009-and 1.7 percent of which were wrongly dispensed. This translates into 66 million drug mistakes a year.

There are many benefits nursing can bring, such as a special bond with your newborn and a boost to his immune system. However, for a few women, the very act of breastfeeding can put their own health at risk.

Your birth control method: how well does it work? Here, 3 factors that may be affecting it.

Whether you blow dry your hair daily or just for special occasions, your goal is to always look your best. But all your efforts will be in vain if you end up harming your hair.

According to the National Cancer Institute, about 55 million pap smears are performed each year and of those, only 3.5 million are abnormal, requiring further medical follow-up.

Do you command attention? Are you quick to get into a fight? Did you engage in sex at an early age? While these questions may seem inquisitive, various studies suggest that these queries, among others, can be answered simply by the sound of your voice.

Most women are all too familiar with the moodiness, cravings, cramps, and bloating that coincide with their menstrual cycle. But for those suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), digestive symptoms tend to get worse during this time. Find out the reasons as well as what can be done to ease your symptoms.

It sounds so perfect: a libido-boosting pill for women that would magically erase all the cares, exhaustion and worries of the day and put her in the mood for sex. But while hopes ran high for a female version of Viagra, it appears that such a medication is not yet ready for prime time.