Women's Health
103 Articles & Excerpts
Dangers Of Bikini Waxing
by eNotAlone.com
The start of beach season often means that many women will be doing popular bikini wax, and more specifically the Brazilian. Unfortunately, the bikini wax presents a whole new set of summer dangers, and ladies who wax down under are susceptible
Women Postpone Pregnancy And Annual Check-Ups Because Of Economy
by eNotAlone.com
Because of the troubled economy, women are delaying pregnancy as well as their annual gynecological check-ups, found a new Gallup Organization survey conducted for the AmericanCollege of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Career Women Endanger Their Fertility
by eNotAlone.com
High-powered jobs are harmful for the modern generation of women, suggests a new study by British researchers, who claim that successful careers and increased stress levels are affecting a woman's ability to conceive a child.
Abortion Linked To Later Preterm Births
by eNotAlone.com
There is a link between abortion history and an increased risk of subsequent premature births and long-term complications, reports a new huge German study. Some previous studies have been pointing out to the connection, but the present research showed
No Stroke Risk For Women Who Drink Coffee
by eNotAlone.com
Women who consume coffee on a regular basis reduce their chances of having stroke, according to the latest findings by researchers from Spain and the United States. The study, which was published in the February 16 issue of Circulation
HRT Hormone Use Linked To Breast Cancer
by eNotAlone.com
Two large new Stanford University studies found that taking estrogen plus progestin as HRT (hormone replacement therapy) for menopausal symptoms, increases the risk of breast cancer, but that risk drops about two years after stopping the hormone therapy.
Study: Women Do Not Like To Wash Their Bras
by eNotAlone.com
According to a very interesting new finding, women are not quite into washing their bras. Researchers from British stain expert company Dr. Beckmann, have revealed that each woman wears her lingerie for two months before tossing it into a laundry basket.
The Problem Of Excessive Facial Hair In Women
by eNotAlone.com
Unwanted facial hair is not just an embarrassing problem for many women, it can also be an indicator of an underlying endocrine disorder, according to doctors in the United Kingdom.
Women With PMS Spend Money Without Control
by eNotAlone.com
British psychologists suggest that ten days before their periods, women are more likely to make extravagant purchases and are less likely to control their spending habits than in other regular days.
A Glass Of Wine Linked To Cancer?
by eNotAlone.com
Women who drink a large glass of wine every day are increasing their risk of developing breast, liver or other cancers by a quarter, according to a British study that looked at nearly 1.3 million middle-aged women.
Older Women Do Not Benefit From Multivitamin Use
by eNotAlone.com
The largest study ever of multivitamin use in older women found no evidence that using pills can prevent postmenopausal women from developing heart disease and common cancers. Half of all Americans take vitamins and other dietary supplements on a regular
Fitness Important For Aging Women
by eNotAlone.com
New research, published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging, found that women aged 50 to 90 who are aerobically fit and active have better blood flow to the brain which leads in its turn to better cognitive abilities.
Women Improve Health By Chatting With Girlfriends
by eNotAlone.com
Chatting with a girlfriend appears to do wonders for a woman's health and mood, says a new study by a University of Michigan. The experts discovered that feeling emotionally close to a girlfriend and other social contacts, increases levels of the hormone
Good Body Image Can Harm A Woman's Health
by eNotAlone.com
All women want to look beautiful, slender and attractive, have perfect hair and the best clothes a woman can long for. However, according to the findings of a new study by U.S researchers, and extremely good body image can take its toll on a woman's
Lipstick Has Benefits For A Woman's Health
by eNotAlone.com
Women who love applying make-up before leaving the house will be very excited to hear the news. According to the experts, make-up, and especially lipstick, not only makes a woman feel more beautiful and gives teeth an extra reason to sparkle
Birth Control Shot Linked To Weight Gain
by eNotAlone.com
The birth control shot, which appears to be the most popular contraceptive choice, especially among younger women, can lead to an extreme weight gain and a body fat increase
Plastic Surgery Numbers On The Rise
by eNotAlone.com
Data from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) showed a dramatic increase in the number of people undergoing plastic and cosmetic surgeries, compared with previous years.
Is It Possible Yo Prevent Postpartum Depression?
by eNotAlone.com
The latest research suggests that there could be a way to predict which pregnant moms-to-be are at risk for later postpartum depression. The research shows that women with an increased levels of corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH)
Migraines In Women May Lead To Brain Damage
by eNotAlone.com
Women who experience migraine headaches with aura (sensory disturbances, such as with vision, balance or speech) are more likely to develop damage to a part of the brain important to coordination and the senses, scientists have found.
Girls' BMI Determines The Start Of First Menstruation
by eNotAlone.com
International team of scientists has revealed that there are two genes that help to determine when girls have their first menstruation. According to new findings, this genetic code also points to regulatory mechanisms that are involved in the growth
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