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Women in Clinical Trials Increase
Thanks to the diligent watch of several organizations, women are now increasingly included in research and clinical trials. |
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New Contraceptive to Reduce Women’s Yearly Menstrual Cycles
A recently developed birth control pill could reduce a woman’s menstrual periods to four times a year and reduce the number of unintended pregnancies. |
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Iron Deficient Women are Working Harder Than Necessary
A new study indicates that women who are physically active, dieting, or vegetarians are particularly at high risk for iron depletion. |
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Why Do Women Love Carbs?
Elzi takes a look at the relationship between women and carbohydrates. |
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Possible Dangers of Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera extracts may have health benefits, but perhaps pregnant women should not use them. |
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Menstrual Cycle Abnormalities and the Female Athlete
What happens to women’s bodies when the ever-changing circus of hormones during the menstrual cycle is altered by exercise and diet? Women’s Topics Editor Elzi Volk explains. |
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Risk With Hormone Replacement Therapy and Postmenopausal Women
We have reported on the benefits of HRT under some circumstances. However, there is a study that may show risk for postmenopausal women on Estrogen Replacement. |
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Hold Off on Adding Folic Acid
A new study may show that health experts should increase their efforts to ensure that women of childbearing age take daily folic acid supplements. |
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Fish Oil May Reduce Dysmenorrhea
Fish oil and vitamin B12 is a winning combination in helping women reduce the discomfort of menstrual symptoms.
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Taking Care of the Bones
Bone mineral density, osteoporosis, and exercise are concerns for both sexes, and of all ages.
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Teen Dieting and Weight Gain
A recent study shows that dieting by teen-aged girls may be associated with weight gain in later years.
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Smoking and Wrinkles
It may be possible for others to tell if you are a smoke. Why, you may ask? Well, it's written all over your face.
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The Morning After: Lessening Morning Sickness
Dr. Di Pasquale discusses the best ways for pregnant women to avoid or lessen morning sickness. |
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Women Athletes and Minerals
Many studies have shown that the average woman is deficient in various vitamins and minerals.
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Estrogen Does A Brain Good
Information released recently implies that estrogen may help prevent a stressed and shrinking brain.
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The Acne Pill?
Johnson & Johnson is the only company licensed to advertise their birth control pill as being able to treat acne as well. |
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Bone Health and Nutritional Supplements
Calcium isn't the only nutrient that makes your bones stronger, and supplements may be your best bet if you lead an active life. |
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Low-dose Estrogen Therapy
Here's a recent update on Estrogen and other hormone replacement therapies.
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Micronutrients: Iron
Micronutrients help maintain and build up your body. Iron is the most common mineral deficiency in women, and Elzi lets you know why and how to keep your body supplied with this essential micronutrient. |
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Macronutrients: Protein
Elzi Volk describes why protein is important to our bodies and how much we need. |
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Fat Burning and Carbs Don't Mix
Mauro Di Pasquale distinguishes the difference between burning carbs and burning fat for energy. |
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Women and Iron: Facts and Fallacies
These are the facts and fallacies about women and weight training.
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