In a controversial recommendation the American Medical Association bucked the U.S. Prevention Services Task Force stating that women at age 40 should be eligible to have routine screening mammograms. Seen as a "slap" at the federal task force, … [Read more...] about Women at 40 Should Be Eligible for Mammography Screening
An Annual GYN Exam Can Reveal What Symptoms Don’t
Despite the benefits of having an annual gynecological exam, almost half of all women fail to have their check-up every year. Andrew Markowitz, M.D., an OB/GYN at Women’s Health and Menopause Center, says, “Many women think they don’t need to come … [Read more...] about An Annual GYN Exam Can Reveal What Symptoms Don’t
What Should You Know About HPV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus passed from person to person through skin-to-skin contact. There are more than 100 types of HPV; about 30 types infect the genital areas of men and women. One myth says HPV is spread only by sexual intercourse, … [Read more...] about What Should You Know About HPV
Pfizer Recalls Birth Control Pills
Pfizer announced that it will initiate a voluntary recall of 1 million packets of birth control pills. The birth control drug is known as Lo/Ovral-28 or generic norgestrel/ethinyl estradiol. The recall states an improper dosage may be taken due to … [Read more...] about Pfizer Recalls Birth Control Pills
What’s Next? What Happens After Breast Cancer Treatment
Most women think the hardest part of breast cancer is receiving the diagnosis and them undergoing treatment. But it’s the psychological, emotion and physical after effects that make take their biggest toll. Some issues from breast cancer treatment … [Read more...] about What’s Next? What Happens After Breast Cancer Treatment
Trans Fat Can Lead to Bigger Babies
Recent findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition outlined a study of nearly 1,400 women. Researchers found correlations between a woman’s intake of trans fats (which raise “bad” cholesterol) and the size of her baby. The … [Read more...] about Trans Fat Can Lead to Bigger Babies