Your Genes may Play Role in Weight Gain from Contraceptives
Birth control medications often cause weight gain, but a new study has shown that a woman’s genetic makeup plays a...
Women’s Health
Good News for Women Seeking a Second Baby Through IVF
Women who have had a successful birth through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) have over 50% chance of success having a second...
Diverse Diet May be as Effective as Supplements for Female Athletes
Female Athletes – the number of which may be underreported in Africa – are often found using diet supplements to...
More insight into urinary tract infections after menopause
Many older women experience recurrent bouts of bladder and/or kidney infection. Why? There are many reasons as explained by these...
Less extensive mastectomy is an option for more women with breast cancer
A mastectomy procedure that leaves the surface of the breast intact was found to be a safe option for more...
Drinking alcohol is a good way to get a good night sleep-. Not true
Sleep affects our productivity, mood, and general health. One of the most common sleep myths is that five hours or...
Mammography for breast cancer screening goes 3-D
Mammography for breast cancer is currently based on 2-D imaging. In a new study, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)...
Can Artificial Intelligence Detect Breast Cancer Better Than The Average Radiologist ?
Applications of technology to healthcare continue to expand, and one of the areas most impacted is diagnostics. It now appears...
Ovarian cancer- a call for greater awareness
Many women are not knowledgeable about ovarian cancer before diagnosis despite most women experiencing warning symptoms, according to a report...
Vaginal problems are common after menopause but are often unreported
With symptoms such as dryness, burning, or itching of the vagina, vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is estimated to affect the majority...
