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You Want To Have a Baby...But Not Eight
For the many women experiencing infertility issues but now are hesitant to seek help after this week's birth of octuplets in California, the message to them is that multiple births can be prevented with today's advanced technologies.
"Infertility affects 7.3 million Americans. The last thing we... |
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Recognizing and Responding to Teen Dating Violence
One in three teens will experience some form of abuse in a relationship, two-thirds of them will never report it to anyone. A recent incident of dating abuse involving two high-profile teens illustrates that this epidemic cuts across all demographics and boundaries.
Break the Cycle (www.breakth... |
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Rihanna/Chris Brown Incident Underscores Need for Early Intervention, Leading Domestic Violence Expert Says
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Rihanna, who was reportedly the victim of a violent assault by Chris Brown. That the victim and alleged perpetrator in this case are both well-known entertainers adds a public dimension to what happens privately in this country every hour of every day. As we extend... |
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Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease in Women Lowered by Mediterranean Diet
Women who adhere to a traditional Mediterranean diet -- high in monounsaturated fat, plant proteins, whole grains and fish -- are at a lower risk for stroke and coronary heart disease, according to a study published this week in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Deadly in Pink: New Report Warns Big Tobacco Has Stepped Up Targeting of Women and Girls
The tobacco industry has unleashed its most aggressive marketing campaigns aimed at women and girls in over a decade, according to a report issued today by a coalition of public health organizations. The report warns that these new marketing campaigns are putting the health of women and girls at ris... |
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Women Only: Cramps, Bloating and Now, Tooth Erosion?
Monthly menstrual cycles produce many uncomfortable, and sometimes painful, symptoms, which can include cramps, headaches and bloating. With more intense, painful menstruation, a condition otherwise known as dysmenorrhea, regular vomiting also is a symptom. This monthly recurrence can cause severe t... |
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Dentists Often First to Spot Eating Disorders in Patients
As many as 35 million men, women and children suffer from eating disorders in the United States. Dentists are becoming the first line of defense when it comes to spotting eating disorders in patients, according to the Academy of General Dentistry.
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Greater Awareness of Medical Imaging to Diagnose Women's Coronary Artery Disease
With coronary heart disease the leading cause of death in women over the age of 50, the Society for Women's Health Research and the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today reminded women of the diagnostic technology available that can detect heart disease while it is treatable, and releas... |
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Young People Want 'Happily Ever After,' but Lack Skills to Make Marriage Work
A groundbreaking new survey sponsored by the National Healthy Marriage Resource Center (NHMRC) finds that 82% of young adults aged 18-30 plan to get married and stay married for life. However, an estimated 40% of first marriages end in divorce. Why?
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Women Who Gain Excessive Weight During Pregnancy More Likely to Have Overweight Children
Children of mothers who gain more than the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy are more likely to be overweight at age seven, say researchers from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, in a study published today in the American Journ... |
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Why the Sex & the City Movie is a Pop Phenomenon
"Sex and the City beat out the new
Indiana Jones movie, much to Hollywood's surprise. No other romantic comedy
has ever opened with such a huge box office. There are clear reasons why
this phenomenon is occurring," says Dr. Diana Kirschner, psychologist and
recurring relationship expert on the T... |
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Women Are Filling Handgun Classes; Surveys Show Personal Protection a Big Motivator
The old adage, "God made men; Sam Colt made them equal," applies to women, too.
Women across the country are packing classes where they learn about all
aspects of handgun ownership. One of the main reasons for attending these
classes, they say, is to learn more about how to take charge of t... |
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