Women's Health

Women and Heart Disease


Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet female cardiac patients receive inferior medical care compared with men.

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Menopause and Depression


Some women experience a roller coaster of emotions as they transition into menopause. But what's behind it?

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How Women Relate To Stress


Just as fight or flight is a throwback to our hunter-gather days, so too is women’s tendency to tend and befriend in times of stress.

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My mother developed severe osteoporosis in old age. I've heard that exercise can help me keep my bones stronger. What's a good way to get started?

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Walking is great for your body and your mental health. If you don’t have a pedometer, invest in one. Check out sporting goods stores, stores such ... 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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Report: DHEA Doesn't Help Menopausal Women

Posted December 22, 2008 11:41 AM
The sex steroid DHEA has been promoted as a cure for problems associated with menopause, but a 12-month trial suggests that the benefits are small. Read more...

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Female Condom Gets OK From FDA Panel

Posted December 22, 2008 1:51 PM
A new, cheaper version of the female condom has won approval from an advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration, setting the stage for broader distribution of the product worldwide. 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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Menopause Diaries

Started by ThirdAge Adm… on June 24, 2008 10:00 PM

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