Women's Health

Feeling Itchy?


Study: Vaginal itching can be the result of "damaging hygiene," such as cleaning with irritating agents.

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Health Myths


From breast cancer to tampons, we bust through the common misperceptions.

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The Breast Boost


New research shows that breast implants can boost a woman's self-esteem and sex drive.

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I'm up against a family history of cancer. What foods should I be eating to reduce my chances of becoming another link in this unfortunate chain?

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Different foods appear to hone in on different types of cancer. When you eat a variety of foods, you get the synergistic effect from all the ... Read More...

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Heat Treatment for Breast Cancer

Posted July 13, 2008 10:48 PM

Hyperthermia -- the application of heat to breast cancer tumors -- is allowing some women to avoid high-dose radiation and chemotherapy.

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Women, Men, and Medicine: We're Not Equal

Posted July 1, 2008 7:36 PM
Men may be from Mars and women from Venus, but medically speaking, are the sexes really all that different? The answer, according to researchers in the field of gender-based biology, is a resounding yes. Read more...
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Hormone Therapy Improves Your Sex Life, But ...

Posted August 27, 2008 11:21 AM
Hormone replacement therapy significantly improves the sex lives of the women who take it, a scientific study has found. But it also has its risks. Here's what you need to know before deciding on HRT. Read more...

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Making Sense of Menopause

Posted June 28, 2008 8:12 PM

Hot flashes, mood swings, difficulty sleeping -- these are some of the perimenopause symptoms you've been dealing with. Share your experiences, thoughts, frustrations and meditations on the life change you're going through. And if you've lived and learned from menopause, share your wisdom here.

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