Our women’s health category is dedicated to providing you with information on all aspects of women’s health including studies, fitness trends, nutrition news and more. Everything you need to know to keep up to date on women’s health issues can be found here.
Pregnancy is a distinct life stage characterized by dramatic physiological changes, and medical tracking of those changes, including weight gain, is routine to monitor the health of the mother and the developing infant. What may be missing from weight monitoring is the psychological and emotional component of these changes. Western society tends to view the […]
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a health condition that affects women of childbearing age each month shortly before they begin menstruation. It can cause debilitating symptoms so it’s important to seek medical support if you suspect PMDD.
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Most people associate hair loss with men but the fact is, it’s quite common in women too. Here’s everything you need to know about female pattern baldness.
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, with the exception of skin cancer, accounting for about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new diagnosis in females each year. The American Cancer Society’s estimates there will be 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer in the United States in […]
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Unsure what vitamins are the most important? Here’s a list of the most essential vitamins all women should be getting on a daily basis, as well as some of the top food sources for each…
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Considering laser hair removal? Here’s what you need to know before your first appointment!
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While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often hidden from public view due to the shame people feel about one or more parts of their body, yet it is a devastating, debilitating psychological […]
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Pregnancy is a distinct life stage characterized by dramatic physiological changes, and medical tracking of those changes, including weight gain, is routine to monitor the health of the mother and the developing infant. What may be missing from weight monitoring is the psychological and emotional component of these changes. Western society tends to view the […]
4 min read