Women's Health
107 Articles & Excerpts
High-Heeled Shoes Linked To Foot Pain Later In Life
by eNotAlone.com
Young women who wear high-heeled shoes or pumps presently risk foot pain later in life, according to U.S. researchers at the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife in a new study of older individuals and foot problems.
FDA Found High Levels Of Lead In Lipsticks
by eNotAlone.com
A new analysis by the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has discovered lead in lipstick at levels much higher than what was reported nearly two years ago by Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC), a consumer advocacy group, that first shed light
Cetrotide: New Fertility Drug Reduces Hot Flashes In Women
by eNotAlone.com
A powerful fertility drug that prevents premature ovulation during fertility treatments may become very useful for older women by reducing and even stopping hot flashes, according to the results of a new small study of women who enter menopause.
Lack Of Sleep More Dangerous For Women Than Men
by eNotAlone.com
Getting less than eight hours of sleep at night could be far more dangerous for women than men, increasing a woman's risk of developing coronary problems more than it does for a man, according to a new study.
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.
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 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
Multivitamins Can Slow Aging Process In Women
by eNotAlone.com
According to a new evidence by U.S. scientists, taking multivitamins may help women live a longer life by preventing parts of their DNA from shortening. Telomeres, or the end portion of chromosomes, protect chromosomes from damage.
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.
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
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).
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
The Body-Image Therapy Helps Women Quit Smoking
by eNotAlone.com
Scientists at Temple University have found that body-image therapy can be more effective than an exercise plan to help women not only keep their pounds at bay, but also to stay smoke-free.
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.
Breastfeeding Is Beneficial For Mothers As Well
by eNotAlone.com
Mothers who breastfeed their babies for at least one year, are protecting themselves by lowering the risk of a heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular disease, reports a new study by U.S. researchers.
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.
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 Pills Prevent Muscle Growth In Women
by eNotAlone.com
Women who exercise on a regular basis and take oral contraceptives (OC), have less muscle increases than those who do not take birth control pills, according to researchers from Texas A&M University in College Station.
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.
Antidepressants May Lead To Cardiac Death In Women
by eNotAlone.com
The use of antidepressants in order to fight severe depression might lead to heart-related problems, and even to sudden cardiac death in women, according to Doctors from Columbia University in New York and the University of California in San Diego.
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