Category: Women’s Health

A Mediterranean diet, good hygiene, and wise use of antibiotics promote microbial diversity in the body. Probiotics may help restore beneficial bacteria.

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My daughter had a miscarriage a few months ago and since then she has been depressed and withdrawn.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.

Benzodiazepines and drugs with strong anticholinergic effects have been linked to Alzheimer’s disease in people who take them. There are alternatives to both types.

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.