Women's Health Stories
- Donating blood is always encouraged as long as you fit the criteria. Here are a few tips for female donors who may have to take extra precautions.
- From worsened symptoms of PMS to an elevated risk of urge incontinence, here are five of the lesser-known dangers of smoking.
- What could you include or exclude from your diet to ease your premenstrual syndrome? Here are a few suggestions from health experts and studies.
- Women on the pill may not be as accurate in identifying complex emotional expressions compared to their counterparts, German researchers suggested.
- Due to toxic shock syndrome, a 30-year-old Indiana woman had to have her arm and leg amputated. However, this case was not linked to tampon use.
- Due to a quality-related defect, certain lots of Kotex Sleek Tampons (Regular Absorbency) were recalled after reports of vaginal irritation and infections.
- Though many consider chest pain or chest pressure as a classic symptom, women may not necessarily experience this when having a heart attack.
- Is it normal for women to experience pain during or after sexual intercourse? It depends on how frequently it occurs and how severe the pain is, experts say.
- To improve the chances of early detection, here are some of the common symptoms of HIV infection in women, a couple of which are gender-specific.
- New reports have once again shed light on the possible risk of a rare cancer (known as ALCL) associated with breast implants. Here is what you should know.
- When comparing plant-based alternatives to milk, studies have shown soy milk to be the healthiest option. Experts note some of the benefits and drawbacks.
- While menopause is influenced by factors like genetics and exercise, your diet can also play an important role in easing the transition and reducing symptoms.