Women's Health. Find daily tips on women's health from Dr. David Samadi. Discover latest news and health benefits for common issues related to women's health such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, female cancer screenings and prevention,
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 MoreThe 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 MoreA 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 MoreHere’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 MoreNew 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 MoreSandra Lee – celebrity chef and longtime girlfriend of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo – announced she will have a double mastectomy this week after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Read MoreMany women experience menstrual pain during their cycle. It can inhibit your everyday activities, but it's important for women to understand there are natural ways to alleviate the pain, besides popping Advil. Here are 6.
Read MoreStrokes 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 MoreBetween 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 MoreAfter 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 MoreAs of 2010, it was estimated that more than 52 million Americans were affected by the condition, a statistic that is thought to climb to 61 million people by 2020.
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) estimates the annual health care costs of the disease is upwards of $128 billion. In recent years this figure has grown, mostly due to the increasing age of the population. The CDC projects that an additional 8 million people will be diagnosed in the next decade.
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