Mastectomy can be followed by Breast Reconstruction According to latest findings, it is completely safe to go in for breast reconstruction immediately after mastectomy. This is in contrast to previous beliefs that there has to be a time gap between the two procedures. Mastectomy is usually performed when a women contracts breast cancer which necessitates Read more
Archive : Women Health
Breast Cancer Requires More Thorough Screening – Say Researchers
New evidence for breast cancer screening According to the latest studies published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, it has been proved that the risk of breast cancer is higher in certain sections of women and hence, some women need to undergo mammogram more often than others do. The study has been conducted by a Read more
Women’s Health Funding Restored in 2012 Budget
Advocates of women health in the United States have been fighting for the restoration of the budget cuts in funding for their health. They now have an opportunity to rejoice as the authorities have restored the critical funding that will provide access to low and middle-income women to health care.
American Women’s Independence Comes At The Cost Of Their Health
Almost sixty-four percent of American women are more independent than they were five years ago. The biggest progress is seen in their careers (65%), education (55%), and politics (46%). However, when a survey was undertaken almost half the women (47%) felt that the society puts a higher value to the health of the American men Read more
Vitamin D Supplements Are Now Safe For Pregnant Women
A new research has found that using of Vitamin D at the period of pregnancy is too much effective and safer for both pregnant woman and their newborns, even though they consumed that at high amount. With the sequence to the fact Dr. Bruce Hollis, leader of this research of the Medical University of South Read more
Fat-Tasting Is the Trick to Stay Away From Fats – Says New York Obesity Research Center
Researchers at the New York Obesity Research Center, St, and Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital have found a new concept that is responsible for obesity. In a paper presented at annual meeting of Institute of Food Technologies, 2011, researcher Kathleen. L. Keller said that sensitivity of the taste buds to the taste of fat decides the probability Read more
Depressed Women Get Inconsistent Care during Pregnancy
Providers lend inconsistent care to depressed pregnant women According to a study, pregnant women who were depressed were provided inconsistent care by medical health providers. For the study, six clinics are Michigan was considered with twenty medical providers. The study revealed that the providers were unsure how to deal with pregnant women and hence the Read more
African American Women More Vulnerable To Lupus
Genetic variants of lupus found Researchers from the Slone Epidemiology Center of Boston University have found that African American women run a higher risk of contracting lupus. This disease is a deadly health issue that strikes thousands of women all over the world. It is characterized by the cells of the body turning against each Read more
Timely Pap Smear Test could reduce Cervical Cancer Risk by 90% !
Cervical Cancer cases, risks and deaths could be avoided by doing a regular Pap Smear Test.Cervical Cancer if detected earlier could be treated easily and cured.Pelvic exams along with Pap test is recommended for every woman.
Wanted to Know About the Use of Contraceptive Pills ?
Having sex for the first time is equally thrilling and dramatic. While some women do not know about the small but important safety measures they need to take before/while having sexual interaction, some just do not worry. If you have read any article regarding this subject, it is obvious that you care about yourself, your Read more