High intake of fiber-rich foods in adolescence and early adulthood could reduce women’s risk for breast cancer. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. According to lead author Maryam Farvid, visiting scientist at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, most previous studies assessing the link between fiber intake and breast […]
The Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Uterine Prolapse
Uterine prolapse is a condition that occurs when the pelvic floor musclesare no longer strong enough to support the uterus. As a result, the uterus descends toward or through the vagina. In the US, the Women’s Health Initiative found some degree of prolapse in 44% of participating women. Among these women, 14% of prolapse cases were uterine prolapse. What is uterine […]
What Is The Morning-After Pill?
The morning-after pill works by preventing ovulation (when an egg is released from the ovary), blocking fertilization of an egg or inhibiting implantation of a fertilized egg. As it can take up to 6 days for fertilization to occur, the morning-after pill can be used up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex, depending on the type […]
Breastfeeding May Lower A Mothers’ Risk For Type 2 Diabetes
While breastfeeding is known to greatly benefit infants’ health, a new study adds to the growing list of health benefits it yields for mothers; researchers found women with gestational diabetes may halve their risk of developing type 2 diabetes if they exclusively or mostly breastfeed their baby for at least 2 months. The study was […]
What To Expect In Your 12th Week Of Pregnancy
During week 12 of your pregnancy, your baby’s organ systems have practically all formed and will continue to grow and start functioning as your pregnancy goes on. As with other earlier weeks, week 12 is no exception when it comes to rapid growth and huge developmental strides. In fact, in only 3 weeks, your little […]
Most High Risk Women Are Unaware Of Ovarian Cancer Risk
In a 2014 study published in the journal Behavioral Medicine, Dr. Andersen and her colleagues at Fred Hutchinson found that 75% of women at high risk for BRCA mutations were unaware that these gene mutations increase chance of ovarian cancer. What is more well known, however, is that BRCA1 and BRCA2 increase risk for breast cancer. […]
Tips On Breastfeeding Your Baby
Breastfeeding is beneficial to both a mother and her infant. However, for first time and even seasoned breastfeeders, it can come with its ups and downs. While breastfeeding is a natural body function, it takes practice and patience and can at times be frustrating, especially if you are breastfeeding multiples or other older children simultaneously. Here […]
You Can Boost Your Fertility These 10 Ways
Trying to conceive can be an exciting yet stressful time in both a man and a woman’s life. Some are able to get pregnant immediately and for some it takes what seems like forever. Whether you are trying to conceive your first or tenth child, there are some simple things you can do to boost […]
What To Expect In Your 8th Week Of Your Pregnancy
During 8th week of pregnancy, your baby will continue taking huge developmental strides; your baby’s vital organ systems are continuing to grow. Your baby is growing rapidly in all directions at a rate of one millimeter per day and has begun to move. Your little boy or girl is now also able to begin using […]
Study Shows High-GI Diet May Raise Depression Risk For Postmenopausal Women
A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has revealed a diet high in refined carbohydrates may lead to an increased risk of depression in postmenopausal women. Carbohydrates are found in a wide variety of foods and have often been the focus of new weight-loss diets. However, the emphasis should not be on how many […]