News and Features Related to Women's Health

1. Women and Heart Disease: Key Facts You Need to Know
   

   Which one of the following statements is true?  Each year, heart disease claims the lives of more women then breast cancer and lung cancer combined. A greater percentage of women die within one year of a heart attack than men. The death rate of African-American women due to cardiovascular disease is

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2. Testosterone Spray for Women's Libido?
   

   April 15, 2008 -- Spraying a little testosterone on the belly may help slightly boost a woman's libido, but a spritz of -- well, nothing -- seems to do the job just as well. An Australian-based study investigating whether low levels of the hormone testosterone plays a role in premenopausal sexual di

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3. Belly Fat Doesn't Bode Well for Women
   

   April 8, 2008 -- Having a big waist may raise women's death rates, even in women who aren't overweight. That news comes from a study of 44,600 female nurses enrolled in a long-term health study. The bottom line: Waists mattered more than weight. Being in the normal weight range was less important th

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4. 5 Home Remedy No-No's
   

   Some home remedies like cornstarch and water on a bee sting work just fine, but other do-it-yourself health techniques can spell trouble. For instance, do you really think you should be cleansing your colon from the comfort of your home? Or removing wax from your ear by holding a lit candle inches f

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5. Vaginal Problems That Affect Your Sex Life
   

   I’m 20 years old. My knees are apart, and my feet are anchored in cold metal stirrups. A doctor is shining a bright, hot light between my legs, prodding me gently with a Q-tip, peppering me with questions. I’m here, in a place where no woman wants to be, because the incessant itching, pain, and burn

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6. Obese Women Missing Cancer Tests?
   

   March 24, 2008 -- Obesity may be hindering some women from getting routine cancer screening. That's according to a new review of 32 U.S. studies on breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and cervical cancer screening. The review makes these three points: Overweight and obese women were less likely than l

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7. Poor Sleep Harsher on Women
   

   March 11, 2008 -- Sleep problems aren't good for anyone, but they may be rougher on women's bodies and emotions, according to a new study on sleep and health. "Good sleep is related to good health," researcher Edward Suarez, PhD, says in a news release. "The study suggests that poor sleep -- measure

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8. Too Many Hysterectomies?
   

   By Nancy Larson One-third of all women get a hysterectomy before they turn 60. Some experts think two-thirds of them don’t need it. Searing back pain. Endless periods with clots the size of plums. Bloating that turns even your “fat” pants into a tourniquet. Every year, symptoms like these drive thou

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9. What Keeps Your Breasts Healthy (In Your 30s, 40s, 50s)
   

   By Hallie Levine Sklar What symptoms are normal as you get older? Which cancer screenings are best? And where the heck can you find a supportive bra? We’ve got your girls covered. Let’s face it: There’s no body part women obsess about more than breasts—their size, shape, sag factor, and whether thos

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10. Got a Minute?
    

    By Laurie McLaughlin; Additional reporting by Kathleen Pennepacker Ratchet up points for healthy behavior with these 60-second fixes Add up all the things you're supposed to do every day to stay healthy (the sleeping, the sweating, the veggie steaming, the Sudoku­solving) and it can feel like a full

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