Younger women generally do not consider themselves to be at risk for breast cancer. Just under 7% of all breast cancer cases occur in women under 40 years old. However, breast cancer can strike at any age, and women of every age should be aware of their personal risk factors for breast cancer. There are… Continue reading
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The extract from green tea may help in the fight with Uterine Fibroids
An extract from green tea may be useful in treating uterine fibroids, a condition that affects 25%-30% of U.S. women, new research indicates. Fibroids of the uterus, a condition called uterine leiomyoma, can be debilitating, leading to excessive vaginal bleeding, anemia, and fatigue. Dong Zhang, MD, and colleagues from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn.,… Continue reading
Which are the symptoms of cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the second-most common cause of death from cancer in women. But unlike breast cancer (the leading cause), cervical cancer usually has no early symptoms. It’s not until the cancer grows into nearby tissues that symptoms begin to show, says Gynecologic Oncologist Yvonne C. Collins, M.D. If you have any of these symptoms,… Continue reading
How to reduce the risk from cervical cancer
Quit the Cigs They’ve garnered the nickname “cancer sticks” for their part in lung and throat cancers, but smoking cigarettes has an effect on cervical cancer as well. “Once you’re infected with HPV [human papillomavirus], smoking more than doubles your risk of not beating the disease on your own,” says Mark Einstein, M.D., director of… Continue reading
Do you love your hair? Then keep it healthy
What you eat can work magic — or wreak havoc — on your hair. To learn which foods will help keep your locks shiny, full, and healthy, read on. The food you eat can’t turn straight hair curly, or dark hair blond. Your stylist has to help you with that. But the right diet can… Continue reading
How to stimulate hair growth
We all love a full, thick and long hair. And why not, it is often seen as a sign of good health and vitality. Most people want to grow longer hair and more hair at a faster pace. Although hair grows only one-inch each month, this largely depends on various factors such as genetics, overall… Continue reading