Women: 15 Facts about Weight Loss
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When it comes to weight loss, many so-called "facts" have been thrown around. It's important to understand the facts when it comes to losing weight. Here are 15.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Female Viagra and Natural Remedies for Low Libido
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A drug dubbed ‘female Viagra’ won backing from an FDA panel yesterday. This pill is aimed at women who have lost their sex drive, and could help them regain some of their youthful vigor in the bedroom. The FDA advisory committee voted 18-6 to recommend that the FDA approve the little pink pill.
Read MoreThe Little Pink Pill Has Arrived
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The female viagra is here. The FDA has approved the first female libido drug, from Sprout Pharmaceuticals called flibanserin. Many women who suffer from sexual dysfunction and lack of sexual desire are in support of the pill but critics worry that hard side effects may be a major concern.
Read MoreNatural Remedies for Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts
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Uterine fibroids and cysts, particularly during childbearing years, are more common than you might think. Statistics put the number at 70-80% of women who experience fibroids or cysts at some point in their lives.
Read MoreCan a Hysterectomy Help Spread Uterine Cancer?
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The FBI is investigating a surgical device used typically in hysterectomy procedures (removal of the uterus) that may cause uterine cancer to spread. They're also looking into the Johnson & Johnson, the largest manufacturer of the tool. Evidence may suggest they know about the tool's hazards before pulling it off the market in 2014.
Read MoreBenefits of the Mediterranean Diet for Women
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The Mediterranean diet is inspired by traditional diet and eating habits of people living along the Mediterranean coast. This includes places like southern Italy, Greece and Spain which have greatly influenced the foods that make up the diet.
Read MoreWomen: Weight Loss Surgery Links to Osteoporosis Risk
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A recent study identified that 80% of weight loss surgery patient are women in the United States. Now new findings show this type of surgery may increase their risk for osteoporosis. We explore.
Read MoreWhy Cancer-Free Women Are Getting Preventative Mastectomies
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Here’s a statistic: Preventive bilateral mastectomy reduces breast cancer incidence by 90% in women who have a strong family history of breast cancer (National Cancer Institute). This might be why a growing number of women are opting for preventative breast removals.
Read MoreGardasil-9: New HPV vaccine prevents 80% of cervical cancers
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New research shows that a new HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine can prevent more than 80 percent of cervical cancers. The new vaccine is called Gardasil-9. This vaccine is a newer version of a previous HPV vaccine (Gardasil) that has been on the market for years.
Read MoreUnique stroke symptoms that women are unaware of
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Strokes affect both men and women. However, women are more negatively impacted as stroke is the third cause of death in women, compared to the fifth leading cause of death in men. Every year, about 55,000 more women have a stroke than men.
Read MoreDo you have fibromyalgia? Here are the common symptoms
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Between 3 and 6 million people in the U.S. have it and it can affect every part of someone's life due to chronic fatigue and other chronic symptoms. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreNew screening method detects ovarian cancer in twice as many women
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Ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly types of cancer because it is usually detected then the cancer has developed into an advanced stage. Researchers have developed a new ovarian cancer screening technique that they say can detect ovarian cancer in twice as many women as traditional methods.
Read MoreEssential Health Tests for Women in Menopause
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As women enter into menopause, prevention should be the key strategy for chronic diseases like heart disease and osteoporosis. Prevention begins with screening. Pay attention to this essential checklist of health tests you should be getting as this time begins.
Read MoreUS Preventive Services Task Force Releases New Guidelines for Mammograms
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After the debate 6 years ago, the U.S. Preventive Task Force Services has released their latest guidelines reiterating the previous statement that women in their 40s shouldn't get a yearly mammogram as an early prevention method screening test for breast cancer. We couldn't disagree more.
Read MoreRita Wilson's Breast Cancer and Prevention for Men and Women
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This week, Rita Wilson announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer and decided to undergo a double mastectomy. This is another great example of cancer awareness and prevention. She knew her risk factors and understood the potential outcome. Here's your prevention guide. Pay attention to this. Men, that means you too.
Read MoreProstate Cancer May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
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We've long known that family history plays a huge role in cancer development but a new study has revealed an even stronger hypothesis linking breast cancer and prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know.
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