Women's Health


Women: Hypertension’s Dangerous Gender Bias

Pat Chehab, 68, speaks from the heart when she talks about cardiovascular disease.  And she uses her personal medical history to warn women about the...

February 17, 2014 / 3 min read


Born Before Their Time

From the moment most women find out they’re pregnant, they eagerly anticipate the arrival of their baby.  They look forward to holding, caring for and...

January 15, 2014 / 2 min read


Coping with Menopause

What was once considered a taboo topic of conversation among women has become the focus of an off-Broadway smash hit – menopause.  And like in...

December 2, 2013 / 3 min read


Rocking the Nursery: Infections and Newborns

From the delivery room to the nursery, parents of newborns are typically vigilant about cleanliness and safety. That caution is wise, especially during flu season,...

November 22, 2013 / 3 min read


Women and Alcohol: The New Truths

Alcohol addiction is an equal opportunity health risk, with little concern about income, education or gender. Just ask Elizabeth Vargas, the 51-year-old anchorwoman for ABC’s...

November 14, 2013 / 3 min read


Break Free! Leave Restroom Stops Behind

Turn on any network news show on any given morning or early evening and you’re sure to see a commercial for a bladder-control product or...

November 11, 2013 / 3 min read


The Breast, Ovarian and Uterine Cancer Connection

Last week marked the end of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  We heard a lot of talk about a connection between breast, ovarian and uterine...

November 6, 2013 / 2 min read


What Does Survivorship Mean?

One out of two men and one out of three women are expected to be diagnosed with cancer sometime in their lifetime, according to the...

October 22, 2013 / 2 min read


Uncovering the Truth Behind Breast Cancer Myths

During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we need to demystify breast cancer and eliminate some long-standing myths. Breast cancer is not a myth ─ it...

October 15, 2013 / 3 min read


Pretty Shoes, Painful Feet?

I love my stilettos; but it’s a dysfunctional relationship. I walk on eggshells and pinched toes to make it all work. At the end of...

October 9, 2013 / 3 min read