Friday, April 30, 2010

About Women's Health: Migraine Changes English Woman's Accent

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From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health

Migraine Changes English Woman's Accent
Sarah Colwill, a 35-year-old Plymouth, England woman, frequently suffers from migraine headaches. Recently her migraine was so severe that she had to summon an ambulance to take her to the... Read more

Why Women Have More Migraines
Your head is throbbing severely, probably only on one side. Any light or sound only makes it worse, and you may be feeling nauseated. The excruciating pain is almost unbearable. You are not alone. Twenty-eight million Americans suffer from migraine headaches.

Headaches and Treatments
Headaches are a common complaint among both sexes, although women do have a slight edge beating the men out 95% to 90%. Of the more than 45 million Americans who suffer from chronic headaches each year.

Must Have Medical Tests For Women
Do you know that as women, we all need to have certain medical tests and health screenings throughout our lives? For example, did you know that vision and hearing screenings are recommended during every decade of your life? Learn why we need these and other health screenings.

 


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Friday, April 23, 2010

About Women's Health: Are You Afraid Of Getting Fat?

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Are You Afraid Of Getting Fat?
Maybe you see yourself as a healthy woman with a good body image and no fear of getting fat. Perhaps you've even taken psychological tests that prove you have a... Read more

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You?
Thousands of women and men are undergoing weight loss surgery annually in the U.S., and throughout the world. You can't help but notice the growing popularity of weight loss surgery. We see it everywhere. We've watched television and entertainment personalities from singer Carnie Wilson to recording star and American Idol judge Randy Jackson lose weight after gastric bypass surgery.

Healthy Food Choices For Pregnant Teens
Being pregnant, and a teenager, doesn't mean eliminating your favorite foods from your diet. However, pregnancy does mean that you are providing nutrition for two. Both you and your baby are dependent on what you put in your mouth for nutrition. By learning to make healthy food choices you can increase your baby's chance of being born healthy.

When You Have Too Much Iron
As women, we are often reminded about our special need for iron, and so iron overload may seem like the last potential we need to consider. For most of us, it is. Many women consume iron supplements to bridge the gap with no issues. However, for more than 1 million Americans, iron supplementation can have devastating consequences.

 


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Friday, April 16, 2010

About Women's Health: Woman Recieves C-Section For False Pregnancy

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Woman Recieves C-Section For False Pregnancy
A North Carolina woman, experiencing pseudocyesis, was given a cesarean section despite the fact that she was not pregnant. Pseudocyesis is the medical term for false or hysterical pregnancy. Women... Read more

What To Know Before Hysterectomy
Are you facing a hysterectomy? Learn the facts about hysterectomy and alternatives before you decide whether hysterectomy is the right choice for you. Find out when hysterectomy is elective surgery and when it is necessary to save your life.

10 Tips To Prevent UTI
Nine million doctor's office visits each year are due to urinary tract infections, or UTIs. The only thing patients visit the doctor for more often are respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold. Unfortunately, the majority of cases of UTI occur in women.

Is Vaginal Douching Safe?
A vaginal douche is a process of rinsing or cleaning the vagina by forcing water or another solution into the vaginal cavity to flush away vaginal discharge or other contents. Vaginal douches are available over-the-counter and are made in a variety of fragrances by several manufacturers; they are also available by prescription to treat certain conditions or prepare for certain procedures.

 


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