Women's Health Category
Health Matters: Gynecologic Oncology
About 1 in every 57 women in the United States will develop some type of gynecologic cancer. Most cases occur in women over the age of 50, but this disease can also affect younger women. Dr. Steven Plaxe discusses rmethods of diagnosis and treatment.
Exercising While Pregnant Delivers Better Results
Ohio State University Medical Center experts say when it comes to delivering babies, eating right and exercising through your pregnancy can deliver much better results.
Women’s Heart Health
Chances are good that you know at least one woman who’s at risk for heart disease, the number one killer in the U.S. And yet, 80% of heart disease cases are preventable. The only risk factors you can’t modify are your age and your family history. Womansday.com provides information on how you can protect yourself and all the women in your life.
9 Months Of Pregnancy In 20 Seconds
Watch this series of photos taken by a husband every other day throughout his wife’s pregnancy. The effect it has after being put together in a 20 second video is truly mesmerizing!
Surviving Breast Cancer Often Marred By Lymphedema
The good news is that more women than ever before are beating breast cancer. The bad news is those survivors are dealing with another problem that’s even more widespread than some thought. A new study has found that a majority of women who overcome breast cancer face a new battle with lymphedema, a painful condition caused by swelling — one they will have to fight the rest of their lives.
Girls Can Be 5 Times More Likely to Tear Their ACLs
It’s a mystery that is baffling doctors and hobbling young women. Girls are up to 5-times more likely than boys to tear the ACL in their knees in non-contact sports. Some suggest that hormones might play a role, so a team of experts looked into it.
One Tool to Fight Breast Cancer Might Be In Your Purse
PDAs are great, aren’t they? By pressing a button, they can keep you in touch or keep you on schedule. But can they help women battle breast cancer, too? Some experts think so and they’re trying out the idea.
Interventional Radiology & Uterine Fibroids
Surgical hysterectomy has been the standard treatment for painful complications of Uterine Fibroids. Dr. Anne Roberts explains how the use of Interventional Radiology can be an effective alternative to surgical hysterectomy.
Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Attack Risks?
A new study says calcium supplements could increase heart attack and stroke risks for some women, but local doctors say they would like to see more information.
