Understanding Menopause: Symptoms, Causes, and Stages
“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...
Addressing Menstrual Irregularities: Causes and Management Strategies
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,...
Hepatitis and Liver Cancer
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,...
Mammograms: The What and the Why
You might have learned about the importance of breast self-exams as early as middle school. But the intricacies of when to get a mammogram, why it’s necessary, and what to expect may be a little more elusive. Here’s more about one of the best methods for...