Ovarian cancer accounts for more deaths than any other cancer related to the female reproductive system. While rates have been declining over recent decades, understanding the risk factors for this disease is an important part of taking a proactive approach. Although...
Menopause can come with a host of unpleasant symptoms, some of which are more manageable than others. Whether you’re already living it or you’re approaching it, you may find some relief in knowing how to navigate the most common side effects. Here, we discuss how your...
Becoming a parent is one of the most significant changes you can experience in a lifetime. While there are many joyous moments you’ll share with your newborn, round-the-clock feedings and long nights with little sleep can be draining. To top it all off, you’re going...
“The Change.” “The Curse.” “The Liberation.” However it’s been labeled in your life, there’s often a lot of mystery surrounding menopause. What is it? Who gets it and when? And how bad is it really going to be?We’re here to answer these questions and more — at least...
The cramps, bloating, and irritability that come before and during each period can be frustrating and limiting on their own. But when your period is unpredictable, these symptoms become even more of a nuisance. If menstrual irregularities are cramping your lifestyle,...
You may have heard of hepatitis thanks to the number of celebrities who have been honest about their diagnoses. Hepatitis occurs when your liver is inflamed. This condition can be caused by a number of factors, including exposure to the viruses that cause hepatitis,...
