Women's Health - Original Articles

No-Period Pills: Are They Safe?

Is this method safe, or does it go against the natural course of nature?

Who Ages Faster: Women or Men?

In so many ways, women and men couldn't be more different. But what about when it comes to aging?

Private Affairs: Why Do People Cheat?

Here, the facts and myths surrounding why couples are unfaithful.

Pregnancy and Diabetes: 7 Things You Should Know

Today pregnancy and diabetes is more manageable than in previous decades. Here are seven essential things you should know to protect your health and have a healthy baby.

Does Menopause Have to Disrupt Your Life?

Whether you re experiencing hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia (or all three), here s how to talk to your doctor about finding relief.

How Can I Recover from My Relationship Slip-Ups?

Don t speak first and think later. Here are some tips for those times when your reactions rule.

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging for Breast Cancer

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, or thermography, may be the best breast cancer screening tool you ve never heard of.

The Worst Foods for Your Skin

What your dinner plate looks like plays a big role in what your skin looks like.

Varicose Veins: Causes and Cures

Learn about common causes of varicose veins, plus get a leg up on possible treatment options.

Are You Addicted to Tanning Beds?

It's not possible to be addicted to tanning...is it?

The Perils of High Heels

Sky-high stilettos may be fashionable, but podiatrists advocate more down-to-earth footwear.

Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill and the Patch

An overview of the side effects of the birth control pill and the birth control patch.

Is PMS Ruining Your Relationships?

If every month brings mood swings, meltdowns, and migraines, you may not be the only one who s suffering. Your loved ones may be, too.

Probiotics and Pregnancy

New study indicates that ingesting probiotics during pregnancy prevents obesity.

How Do I Stop Falling in Love So Quickly?

Postpone those candlelight dinners and sex too soon. The flame and the rush can trick you into falling in love quickly and too often with the wrong person.

Is Viagra Safe for Women?

Without a sexual performance drug for women many are turning to the number one sex enhancer on the market, Viagra. But is it safe for women?

Expert Q&A: Is My Sex Life Normal?

Victoria Zdrok, Ph.D., answers a reader's question about whether his sex life with his wife is normal.

Too Tired for Sex? How to Put the Pep Back Into Your Step

Are you feeling too tired for sex? Survey after survey shows that busy couples are choosing sleep over sex. Try these tips to reawaken your love life.

Sex after Menopause

Is there sex after menopause? You bet, say doctors and sexual health educators.

Pregnancy and Neonatal Lupus

A look at pregnancy and neonatal lupus. Get information and tips on how to have a healthier pregnancy.

Expert Q&A: Treatment Options for Herniated Discs

Orthopedic and spinal surgeon Dr. Sean McCance answers a reader's question about herniated discs.

How to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Work

Can long-distance relationships work? For millions of modern couples, they do.

Should You Get a Bone Mineral Density Test?

A bone mineral density (BMD) can help detect osteoporosis in its early stages so that treatment can begin. At what age should you get this important test, and how often should it be repeated? Get the facts here.

Why Alcohol Affects Women More Than Men

Sure, many women have small frames so they can t process alcohol as quickly as men, but the reasons women get drunker quicker go deeper than that.

Higher Risk for New Moms of Multiples

Statistics show that up to 15 percent of women report moderate to severe depression after their babies are born. But for mothers of multiples, the numbers and the problems can be even bigger.

Is it PMS or Something More?

Do you ever feel so angry, irritable, or sad during the days leading up to your period that it affects your ability to lead a normal life? If so, read on.

Can Cranberries Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?

If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you're all too familiar with the painful symptoms. But can a diet rich in cranberries or cranberry juice prevent a UTI?

10 Summer Sleep Tips

Learn how to get a better night's sleep during the hottest nights of the year.

Which Nuts Are the Healthiest?

Numerous studies have confirmed that people who eat nuts several times a week enjoy better heart health and protection from some serious diseases.

Emotional Intelligence Means Better Sex for Women

New study suggests that women with high emotional intelligence get more enjoyment from sex.