Category: Women’s Health

Prescription drug use by U.S. adults increased from 51% to 59% from 2000 to 2012 and was higher in women than in men.

Acupuncture may be an alternative to conventional treatments for chronic pain.

Mindful eating-savoring food as you eat it-can aid weight loss and relieve symptoms of chronic gastrointestinal disorders.

My daughter had a miscarriage a few months ago and since then she has been depressed and withdrawn. Do you know anything I can do to help?

A two-year program of nutritional counseling, supervised exercise, and cognitive training improved mental function in people in their 60s and 70s.

Two ounces of walnuts a day reduced cholesterol without causing weight gain.

Vaginal discharge is usually normal and healthy. However, sudden changes in amount, color, odor, or consistency can signal a medical issue.

A large observational study indicates that a woman’s breast cancer risk increases with each additional drink, but only slightly.

Exercise has a greater beneficial effect on body composition in postmenopausal women than in premenopausal women.

Chamomile tea may relieve anxiety, but it can also increase the anticoagulant effects of blood thinners.