Women: Decrease Cardiovascular Disease By Visiting The Dentist
Women who receive dental care regularly can reduce risks of cardiovascular problems, including stroke and heart attack by up to 33 percent.
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Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Black women may be at a higher risk of developing aggressive breast cancer due to having less vitamin D in their bodies than white women.
Estrogen Levels Affect Brain Function, Study Shows
Hormones may affect concentration and feeling sluggish in women, a new study published in the Brain and Cognition journal explains. Higher estrogen levels may be related to the inability to pay attention or learn.
Breast Cancer Causes Sexual Dysfunction In Most Women
After having breast cancer, nearly 70 percent of women experience some sexual dysfunction.
Placebo Medication May Help Women With Sexual Dysfunction
Women experiencing sexual dysfunction in the form of low arousal or desire may notice improvements after taking a placebo.
Estrogen May Affect Injury Risk in Female Athletes
Female athletes with higher than normal estrogen levels, may have an increased risk of injury.
Breastfeeding May Decrease Diabetes Risk for Mother, Study Shows
Mothers who did breastfeed their children appear much less likely to have diabetes than mothers who did not breastfeed.
Black Women More Likely To Self-Harm, Research Explains
Young Black women prove to be much more likely to inflict harm on themselves than people from other ethnic groups.
Birth Control Pills No Less Effective For Obese Women, Study Proves
Oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, are no less effective in obese women when compared to thinner women.
Regular Beer Consumption May Increase Psoriasis Risk In Women
By drinking regular beer, women are potentially increasing their risk of developing psoriasis, a skin affecting autoimmune disorder, research discovers.
