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Conditions & Health

Multiple Sclerosis: Why Are Women More at Risk?

Every week in the U.S., about 200 people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, or MS. According to the National […]

Uterine Fibroids: Q&A With an Expert

So you’ve just come back from your annual gynecological exam and your doctor told you that you might […]

Is that Burning Sensation a Urinary Tract Infection?

Chances are, it’s happened to you: You go to the bathroom and feel a burning sensation when you […]

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Mind & Mood

Millennial Women: Understanding the Links Between Heart Disease and Depression

You may think that since heart disease usually develops in women in their 50s and beyond, millennials don’t […]

Mental Health Among African-American Women

It’s true that everyone experiences temporary periods of sadness, and times of worry and nervousness. But what about […]

Recognizing and Getting Help for Mood Disorders

Everyone feels down from time to time. Work is busy. Your kids’ schedules are overwhelming. You’re not getting […]

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Nutrition & Fitness

Preventing ACL Tears: 4 Tips for Girls and Women

“It is very common for women — four to eight times more common than it is for men […]

What You Can Do Now to Prevent Osteoporosis

Did you know that that 50 percent of women in the U.S. age 50 or older will break […]

Why Cholesterol Matters for Women

Ah, cholesterol and triglycerides. We hear about them all the time. Even foods that might seem good for […]

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Sexual & Reproductive Health

My Pap Test Was Abnormal: Now What?

Nobody loves getting a Pap test, also known as a Pap smear. The stirrups, the cold speculum, that feeling […]

What Causes Painful Sex?

It should be one of life’s most basic pleasures. But for some women, sex can be painful. What […]

Low Sex Drive — Could It Be a Sign of Depression?

You’re busy, you’re tired, you’re stressed, and you’re definitely not in the mood. We all have days like […]

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Wellness & Rejuvenation

Hair Loss: It’s Not Just a Men’s Health Issue

As many as half of all women are affected by hair loss at some time in their lives. […]

Got Adult Acne? Get Answers from an Expert

If you’re like a lot of women, you thought all you had to do was get through puberty […]

Double Chin Surgery: What You Need to Know

While many of us would like to see a streamlined profile when we look in the mirror, some […]

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