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Do You Have Ovarian Cysts?
Have you ever been diagnosed with ovarian cysts? Ovarian cysts are common during the reproductive years. Fortunately, ovarian cysts are almost always harmless. However, they frequently don't feel harmless since...
Why Am I Bleeding So Much?
Many times during a woman's reproductive life we worry when we experience heavy menstruation during our menstrual cycles. Heavy bleeding frequently occurs during the final two to three years of...
If I'm Not Pregnant, Then Why Hasn't My Period Started?
One of the questions I'm asked most often is "Why is my period late?" Although, pregnancy is the most common cause of absence of menstruation (amenorrhea), many times, the women...
No Sex Drive - Is there sex after hysterectomy?
Women's Health Forums : "I had an abdominal hysterectomy back in September. I kept both ovaries so I am not experiencing any menopausal symptoms. My problem is my libido or...
Does PMS Rule Your Life?
Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS, as it is more commonly known is a disorder that affects millions of women monthly. With more than 150 symptoms, it can sometimes be a chore...
Hyperthyroidism
Title: Hyperthyroidism
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 7/22/2008
Taking Dental Medications
Title: Taking Dental Medications
Category: Procedures and Tests
Created: 1/31/2005 6:19:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/17/2008
Birth Defects
Title: Birth Defects
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 5/14/2008
Nicotine
Title: Nicotine
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/7/2008
Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2008
Pregnancy Symptoms
Title: Pregnancy Symptoms
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 2/21/2007
Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2008
Abstinence-Only Programs Fall Short of Teens' Needs
Title: Abstinence-Only Programs Fall Short of Teens' Needs
Category: Health News
Created: 8/22/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/22/2008
Gardasil (HPV Vaccine)
Title: Gardasil (HPV Vaccine)
Category: Medications
Created: 8/21/2008
Last Editorial Review: 8/21/2008
Gardasil HPV Vaccine FAQ
Title: Gardasil HPV Vaccine FAQ
Category: eMedicineHealth Doctor's Perspective
Created: 8/21/2008
Last Editorial Review: 8/21/2008
Healthy Sex Life Can Extend Into 80s
Title: Healthy Sex Life Can Extend Into 80s
Category: Health News
Created: 8/14/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/14/2008
Is it Genital Herpes? Symptoms of an Initial Outbreak
Title: Is it Genital Herpes? Symptoms of an Initial Outbreak
Category: eMedicineHealth Doctor's Perspective
Created: 8/13/2008
Last Editorial Review: 8/13/2008
Breastfeeding Could Reduce Risk Of Aggressive Form Of Breast Cancer That Disproportionately Affects Black, Younger Women
Breastfeeding for at least six months might lower the risk of developing so-called "triple negative" breast cancer, an aggressive form of the disease that is more common in black and younger women, according to a study published on Monday in the journal Cancer, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports (Paulson, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 8/24).
New Target For Fight Against Common Type Of Breast Cancer: Brk
A new promising enzyme target for a specific type of breast cancer, Brk, has been identified in research published on August 21, 2008 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS.) In a specific subset of breast cancer patients, the tumor cells produce high levels of the protein ErbB2 (also called HER2) which pushes the cells to proliferate without limit, a characteristic common of all cancers.
American Medical Student Association Academy Provides Leadership Training For Tomorrow's Physicians
The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), the nation's oldest and largest, independent association for physicians-in-training, announces the commencement of AMSA Academy, a training ground for physician leaders. Established by students, for students, AMSA Academy takes medical students through the core competencies of leadership and project implementation, while building on key principles of important topics in medicine. There are currently 22 programs offered.
Greater Risk Of Breast Cancer In Women Exposed To Negative Life Events
Happiness and optimism may play a role against breast cancer while adverse life events can increase the risk of developing the disease, according to a study by Professor Ronit Peled, at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. An article on the study titled "Breast Cancer, Psychological Distress and Life Events among Young Women," was just published in the British journal BMC Cancer (8:245, August 2008).
Positive Thinking May Protect Against Breast Cancer
Feelings of happiness and optimism play a positive role against breast cancer. Research published in the open access journal BMC Cancer suggests that while staying positive has a protective role, adverse life events such as the loss of a parent or close relative, divorce or the loss of a spouse can increase a woman's risk of developing the disease.
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