Items Tagged ‘Women’s Health’
November 2, 2016
Women Are Now Drinking as Much as Men, Study Shows
By Ali Skahan 
For most of history, studies have shown that men are more likely to consume alcohol and consume it to a point that it harms their health. However, women are now nearly equal to men in alcohol consumption. While no single cause was identified for this shift, Dr. Victor Karpyak, an alcohol researcher at Mayo Clinic, […]
Tags: Healthy Living, Men's Health, Women's Health
October 31, 2016
Home Remedies: Managing Morning Sickness
By Ali Skahan
Morning sickness: one of the many joys of pregnancy, right? We know waking up with unpredictable nausea isn’t an ideal way to start your mornings, but Mayo Clinic has found some home remedies that may help relieve your symptoms. Watch what you eat & snack often Try ginger supplements & prenatal vitamins Get fresh air
Tags: Women's Health
October 17, 2016
Tampon test for endometrial cancer
By Ali Skahan
Okay ladies, we know tampons are a common grocery list item but new findings are showing they may be key in the role of detecting endometrial cancer, a form of cancer that starts in the uterus. Endometrial cancer is curable when caught early but there is currently no reliable test to detect it. Dr. Jamie […]
Tags: Cancer, Women's Health
October 11, 2016
Abnormal Mammogram? 7 Questions You Must Ask
Hearing that your mammogram result is abnormal is not something you want to hear. But experts say that being called back for a second opinion is actually quite common for people under 50 after initially receiving a false positive result. Dr. Sandhya Pruthi, consultant at the Breast Diagnostic Clinic at Mayo Clinic, says that being […]
Tags: Breast Cancer, Women's Health
September 19, 2016
Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
By Ali Skahan
Awareness and early detection can be a lifesaver. As part of Ovarian Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, join your family, friends and loved ones to be proactive about protecting each other. Working together to get checked regularly could save your life.
Tags: Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
August 3, 2016
What All Women With Freckles Need To Know
By Ali Skahan
If you’re a woman that has freckles, you may feel like you need to cover them as much as possible. Often times this is due to “sun shaming,” or the implication that freckles develop from a lack of sun protection. Fortunately, this is just a myth and embracing natural beauty (including your freckles!) is a […]
Tags: Skin health, Women's Health
August 1, 2016
Today kicks off the start of World Breastfeeding Month! Whether you’re a new mom or expecting, utilize this week to learn more about everything that goes into breastfeeding properly. For tips on good nutrition while breastfeeding, click here.
Tags: Women's Health
July 22, 2016
How to conduct self-breast exams
By Ali Skahan
After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the US. But early detection really makes a difference. Make sure to get regular exams and in between, learn how to conduct self-breast exams and get up close and personal with your boobs.
Tags: Breast Cancer, Women's Health
July 15, 2016
By Ali Skahan
When you hear the word “strep,” it probably conjures memories of ice cream and throat lozenges. But there’s another kind known as “Group B Strep (GBS)” and 1 in 4 pregnant women carry it. GBS can lead to serious illnesses in newborns, but luckily there are treatment and prevention options. The important thing is to […]
May 27, 2016
By Ali Skahan
As if being a woman wasn’t hard enough, research also shows that women are more likely to have more difficulty falling and staying asleep. According to Dr. Eric Olson of Mayo Clinic, the unique stages of life that women experience, like pregnancy, affect how much quality sleep women get. We know, just one more thing on […]
Tags: Women's Health