Women

We look into the most common and widely reported side effects of taking birth control pills.

Even though most women in their childbearing years menstruate every month, chances are still a few things about your period that you didn’t know. Here are 9 facts you likely didn’t know when it comes to your monthly menstrual cycle.

Even though a few health factors are largely out of our control—such as genetic conditions—there are many healthy habits that you can adopt that have a direct and measurable impact on your body and mind. Here are ten healthy habits for women to embrace.

Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese medicine that targets various pressure points, or energy channels along the body, has been used to heal chronic conditions, promote weight loss, and improve injuries. However, recently several medical studies credited the holistic approach with easing the following menopausal symptoms.

Chronic pelvic pain is almost as difficult to diagnose because the discomfort can often indicate more than one health issue.  However, being aware of the most common pelvic pain culprits can ease worry and help catch the cause in its earlier stages.