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The Facts about Lyrica®: Drug Uses, Side Effects, Drug Interactions and Warnings

In: Women’s Health (general)

By: Lindsey Mason

Your Guide to Tanning Safely in the Sun: How to Look Bronzed, Buff and Effortlessly Beautiful This Summer

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By: Johanna Tovey

Yasmin® Birth Control Pills: The Use, Side Affects, and Drug Interactions

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By: Lindsey Mason

Infections of the Nails and Toes: Paronychia is a Common Condition for Women

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By: Rachael Shoemaker

Women are becoming more Unhappy: Study Finds Well-Being of Females Declining

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By: Rupert Taylor

GABA, L-Theanine, PMS and PMDD: The Amino Acid Found Naturally in Green Tea Can Alleviate Symptoms

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By: Laura Owens

Family Conflicts Over BRCA Testing: The Right Not to Know Your Genetic Information

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By: Amanda Woods

Ovarian Cancer Rates and BRCA Mutations: How the So Called Breast Cancer Genes Affect Ovarian Cancer

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By: Amanda Woods

Dying To Colour Your Hair? A Look At The Risks Of Home Dying Versus The Salon

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By: Johanna Tovey

Treating and Preventing Embarrassing Puffy Eyes: Reduce and Avoid Unsightly Bags with These Tried and True Techniques

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By: Christopher T. Reilly

Social Bonding Increases Progesterone Hormone: Emotional Closeness Boosts Feel Good Neuro Chemical, Lowers Anxiety

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By: Laura Owens

Women's Sleep Problems Spill Over into the Day: Not Enough Good Sleep Can Really Ruin Your Day and Your Health

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By: Sue Cartledge

Pregnancy and Lower-Back Health: What to expect in your lower back when you're expecting

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By: Megan Peterson

High Health Care Costs Hurt Women More Than Men: New Report Finds Females Lack Health Insurance or Forego Care

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By: Louise Harris

How to Get Healthy Skin: Tips and Tricks For A Fresh Glow

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By: Mary Faler

Thread Veins: Small Spider Veins Beneath the Surface of the Skin.

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By: Feature Writer Nicci Talbot

Menorrhagia: Causes and Treatments for Heavy Periods

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By: Feature Writer Nicci Talbot

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): Symptoms and Treatment

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By: Tamara Frank

Women and the Good Coffee Habit: Slash the Risk of Memory Decline, Stroke and Gallstones

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By: Arlene Lengyel

Self Care Gift Ideas for Mothers: Unique Gifts for Mom That are Great for Any Occasion

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By: Colleen Boudreau

Dispelling Self Care Myths: Correcting Common Mistaken Beliefs About Taking Time Out

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By: Colleen Boudreau

Designing a Personal Oasis: Tips for Creating a Sacred Retreat Space

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By: Colleen Boudreau

DASH Diet Helps Women's Heart Health: Lower Blood Pressure Not Only Benefit For Women From Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet

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By: Sue Cartledge

Rh Sensitization Amniocentesis for Pregnancy: A Brief Description of this Exam

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By: Naheed Ali

PMDD: It's Not Just Another Name for PMS

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By: Tamara Frank

Learning Antibody Tests: The Direct Coomb's and Indirect Coomb's Versions

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By: Naheed Ali

Women, Coffee and Good Health: Reduce Risk of Three Diseases by Drinking Coffee

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By: Arlene Lengyel

Endometriosis Laparoscopy: Endometrial Surgery for Diagnosis and Removal

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By: Cindy Ausbrooks

Plan B Adverse Events and Potential Dangers: Side Effects of the Morning After Pill

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By: Karla Reed

Alopecia Areata: Complete or Partial Hair Loss on the Scalp or Body

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By: Feature Writer Nicci Talbot

Migraine: Causes, symptoms, and treatments for severe headaches

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By: Feature Writer Nicci Talbot

Life During and After Breast Cancer: Increase Your Chances for a Quality, Long Life After Cancer

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By: Terry Overbeek

Stress Incontinence: Causes, Solutions and Day-to-Day Management of a Weak Bladder.

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By: Feature Writer Nicci Talbot

Natural Ways to Build Bone Strength: Treat and Prevent Osteoporosis Naturally

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By: Bridget Coila

Can Calcium Relieve PMS Naturally? Calcium Supplements May Reduce Symptoms of PMS

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By: Kristie Leong

Delay Aging Naturally: How to Stay Younger Longer without Anti-aging Treatments

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By: Feature Writer Wei Yin Wong

Women Who are Juggling Work and Family: Find Time to Relax While You Fulfill the Roles of Mother and Wife

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By: Rhonda Campbell

Health and Diet Issues in Women's Sports: Learn about Problems Female Athletes Encounter

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By: Naheed Ali

Danazol: Mechanisms, Purposes, and Effects of this Drug

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By: Naheed Ali

Abdominal Ultrasonograph (Ultrasound): Describing the Procedure in Further Detail

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By: Naheed Ali

Understanding Perfume Allergies: An Overview of Its Causes and Treatment Tips

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By: Snigdha Taduri

Shea Butter: A Remarkable Skin-Beautifying and Regenerative Moisturiser

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By: Caroline Fisher

Plan B Emergency Contraception: A Look at the Controversial Morning-After Pill

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By: Amanda Drew

Help for Insomnia: How to Get the Sleep You Need

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By: Julia Shea

Building and Rebuilding Better Bones: The Latest Pharmaceutical Drugs for the Treatment of Osteoporosis

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By: Bridget Coila

Unmasking Osteoporosis: Clearing Up Common Myths About Brittle Bone Disease

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By: Snigdha Taduri

Why Women Should Lift Weights: Look Younger, Lose Weight and Feel Better

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By: Arlene Lengyel

Adrenal Fatigue - The Real Reason Behind Stress: Understanding Its Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

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By: Snigdha Taduri

Body Worlds & The Mirror of Time: A Travelling Exhibition of Real Human Bodies

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By: Feature Writer Nicci Talbot

Fibromyalgia and Time Management: Trying to Save Face but Losing the Race

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By: Tami Brady

Beating Cellulite: How to Banish Orange Peel Thighs for Good

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By: Feature Writer Nicci Talbot

Oestrogen Dominance: Looking at Hormones and Ratios For Good Health

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By: Kristin Collins

Women's Health Linked to Environment: Why Women are More Affected by Environmentally-Induced Illnesses

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By: Nina Munteanu

Lose Weight by Lifting Weights: Why women should add strength training to their workout routine

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By: K. Aleisha Fetters

Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia: Medical Assessment and Trigger Points

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By: Tami Brady

Facial Moisturizers that Damage Skin: Is Propylene Glycol in your Cosmetics?

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By: Carrie Stringer

Painful Bladder Syndrome: A Medical Condition Also Called Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

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By: Snigdha Taduri

Menstrual Cramps: Natural Ways to Bring Relief

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By: Arlene Lengyel

Tennis Ball Massage for Fibromyalgia Pain: Fibro Tip

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By: Tami Brady

Toronto Women are the Most Satisfied in Canada: Women of Toronto Came Out on Top in a New Online Ipsos Poll

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By: Robyn Shanks

Natural Beauty: Pantry Potions that Top Cosmetic Counter Creams

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By: Rica Lewis

Empowerment through Learning to Say No: Fibro Tip

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By: Tami Brady

Practical Remedies for PMS: Help for Premenstrual Syndrome

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By: Arlene Lengyel

Wine and Women's Health: Drinking Increases Risk of Certain Cancers

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By: Sara E. Lewis

Ménière's Disease: A Condition of the Inner Ear that Affects Hearing and Balance

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By: Feature Writer Nicci Talbot

The Acupuncture Facelift: A Non-Invasive Approach to Lifting the Skin and Diminishing Wrinkles

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By: Margret Avery

Drugs Prevent Bone Loss: But Many Important Questions Remain

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By: James Cooper

Spring Self Care Activities: Five Ways to Celebrate Spring and Feel Rejuvenated

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By: Colleen Boudreau

Setting Realistic Standards for Beauty: How to Set Attainable and Healthy Goals and be Happy with Them

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By: Lisa Annunziato

Heart Health: February is Heart Month, Read on for Some (Scary) Quick Stats

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By: Robyn Shanks

Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue: Acute Versus Chronic Symptoms

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By: Tami Brady

The Sorry Syndrome: Do You Suffer From a Habit of Apologising All the Time?

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By: Paulomi Patel

Reconnecting to Reduce Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Fibro Tip

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By: Tami Brady

Reduce Facial Wrinkles: Keep Skin Young Looking and Beautiful

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By: Therese Haberman

Valentine's Day - Think Food for Your Heart: Eat These 10 Superfoods for a Healthy and Happy Heart

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By: Sue Cartledge

Don't Despair If You Hate Valentines: No Lover? Husband Doesn't Buy Gifts? Valentine Tips

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By: Maryan Pelland

Fibromyalgia: It’s Not All in Your Head

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By: Tami Brady

Broken Heart Syndrome: It's Not Imagination; You May Have Truly Hurt Your Heart

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By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Top Five Most Common Complaints

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By: Tami Brady

What Women Need to Know about Long-Term Care: Do's and Don'ts of Caregiver Economics

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By: Marsha Temlock

Heart Health for Women: February is American Heart Month

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By: Arlene Lengyel

Living with Chronic Pain: How to Manage a Long-Term Health Condition

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By: Feature Writer Nicci Talbot

Plastic Surgery and The Fear of Aging: Is Fear the Motivator for Fillers and a Nip/Tuck of One's Self?

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By: Margret Avery

Vitamin E Boosts Women's Heart Health: Research Says Antioxidant is Still Reliable

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By: Arlene Lengyel

Exercise, Women and Society: Why Being a Woman Matters To Your Fitness Programme

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By: Brenda Ann Burke

Sunblocks May Protect Skin Against UVA Rays: Tanning Damages Skin Health but SPF is Only About UVB Screens

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By: Maryan Pelland

Do Tanning Beds and Sunshine Cause Skin Cancer? How to Tan Safely and Cheaply for Weddings, Cruises, Special Events

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By: Maryan Pelland

Healthy Body, Glowing Complexion: Expert Advice: Do Lasers, Drugs and Lifts Help Wrinkles, Aging, Sun Damage?

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By: Maryan Pelland

Cranberry Is Natural UTI Care: Natural Treatment Superior to Antibiotics for Chronic UTI

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By: Art Ayers

Heart Disease and Women: Kills More Women than Breast Cancer

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By: Jo Anne Moore

How to Get a Quality Night's Sleep: Wake Up Rested and Raring to Go

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By: Feature Writer Nicci Talbot

Review of Mary Ann Ringling Book: Finding out about Fibro-My-What

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By: Feature Writer Tina Samuels

Women Living With Fibromyalgia Review: Thoughts on the Book by Mari Skelly

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By: Feature Writer Tina Samuels

Reducing Cellulite Through Diet: Eat Right to Ease the Orange Peel Syndrome

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By: Feature Writer Wei Yin Wong

Fit Exercise Into Your Busy Schedule: Get Fit Even if You Have No Time

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By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

How to Get Rid of Cellulite: At Home Massage Therapy

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By: Venus Joy

Second Hand Cigarette Smoke and Women's Health: The Impact on Reproductive Health

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By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Hormone Disruptors and Mimics: Their Effect on Women’s Reproductive Health

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By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Self-Image and the Media: Examining Women's Magazines: Should We Blame the Messenger?

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By: Maryam Nayeb-Yazdi

Body Image in Advertising: How Women Get Hurtful Messages

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By: Erin Konrad

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