Archive for April, 2009
Preparing For Your First Mammogram: What Every Woman Needs To Know
If you are scheduled for your first mammogram process, it helps to know what to expect, and how to prepare. Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in Hispanic women, and the second most common cause of cancer death among women of other ethnic groups. Because this test can be so important [...]
The Silent Disease, Chlamydia, Spreads Because Of Lack Of Testing
The most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States is Chlamydia with over one million cases reported every year. If left untreated it can cause permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive organs, exposure to the bacteria will increase a female’s chance of getting the HIV virus by five fold. For men however there are [...]
5 Common Mistakes Women Make Concerning Pap Smears
Most women understand the importance of having a pap smear completed. However, recent studies have shown that there are many misconceptions about how the process should be completed. There are many things that should be planned, and taken into consideration when having a pap smear completed. If it is time to have your annual checkup [...]
4 Effective Ways To Cure Breast Rash
Many women suffer from discomfort, or even pain, caused by breast rash. Breast rash is a condition where the area of skin under, or on, the breast becomes red, irritated, and chaffed. This condition is usually caused by sweating, or wearing an ill fitting bra. It can also be the symptom of an allergic reaction [...]
Million Women HRT Study Findings Part Two
By studying the findings of the unique Million Women Study that was carried out at Oxford University between 1996 and 2001 an overall picture has unfolded of the various aspects of women’s health. Professor Valerie Beral who founded the study is optimistic about the findings because, as she explains, in nearly all cases teenage bad [...]
Diet Tips To Prevent Arthritis In Women
The National Institute of Health shows that one out of every five women suffers from arthritis and its associated symptoms, symptoms that can be alleviated to a large extent with the proper diet and food intake. Remember; arthritis is not just one single disease, but is a category of diseases that includes more than a [...]
Insulin Resistance And PCOS: Understanding The Relationship
If you suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS as it is more commonly known, then you probably struggle with being overweight. You may have wondered how a problem with something as small as your ovaries can affect your entire body. The answer lies in insulin. PCOS comes hand in hand with insulin resistance, so [...]
One Million Women HRT Survey Part One
The key to any useful research is in the numbers that are involved and the scientists at England’s University of Oxford have just broken all records. Back in 1993, Professor Valerie Beral, in charge of the epidemiology unit, decided that to study hormone replacement treatment in a way that answered all the concerns that women [...]
