No doubt you’ve heard of folic acid, but do you know what it does? Folic Acid, or folate, is a B vitamin that helps prevent brain and spinal cord birth defects. “I advise pregnant women take at least 1000 mcg of folic acid before and during … [Read more...] about Folic Acid: A Pregnant Woman’s Best Friend

The U.S. Preventative Task Force recently announced new guidelines for women getting a pap smear. According to the group, a Dutch study suggests women over 30, who have a normal pap test and a negative human papillomavirus (HPV) test, are at a very … [Read more...] about Yearly Exams Are Still Important

Just like clockwork, flu season comes around once a year. As the weather starts to get colder, you should be thinking about getting a flu shot. "Although the traditional flu season peaks in January or February, it can start as early as October and … [Read more...] about Guard Yourself Against the Flu

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

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

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