February was American Heart Month. This fact may leave some women thinking, “so what?” Many believe that heart attacks are only a threat to older men or those who smoke, but the truth is that […]
Women’s Issues
Who Knew? More Sex Increases Chances of Pregnancy
Recent research out from the University of Indiana found something that seems a little obvious at first glance – more sex could increase a woman’s chances of becoming pregnant. While it does seem like an […]
Alcohol and Pregnancy Should Never Mix
According to author and research leader Cheryl Tan, 10% of mothers drink during the months of their pregnancy, even with the knowledge that alcohol can cause miscarriage, premature birth, or learning disabilities and delays later […]
Why Ovarian Cancer is Called the Silent Killer
September was Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, “Ovarian cancer accounts for about 3% of cancers among women, but it causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive […]