Ovarian Cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. This accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive ... Read More
Womens Health
“I Sweat Through My Scalp”: Exercise & Black Hair Care
Tell us if this sounds familiar: "I want to become more active, but I just don't know about all that sweating! What would I do with my ... Read More
How to Self-Check Your Cervix at Home
As the month of January brings cervical cancer awareness front and center, now is the time for women to take control of their ... Read More
Cervical Cancer Attacks Black Women Harder: Here’s Why
The number of women who die from cervical cancer in the United States may be higher than previously believed, and the risk is greatest among ... Read More
More Vitamin D Doesn’t Always Mean Stronger Bones
High doses of vitamin D do not appear to protect postmenopausal women from the dangers of osteoporosis, new research indicates. "While ... Read More
Focusing on Ovarian Health
You’ve probably heard the old saying: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,’ right? While that may apply to appliances and electronics, it ... Read More
Scientist Creates Designer High Heels that can be Worn with No Pain
There's an old saying that goes something like, "beauty is pain." So it has become commonplace that chronic discomfort doesn't appear to ... Read More
Studies Show Ending Smoking Helps Shield Women from Bladder Cancer
Although Blacks usually smoke fewer cigarettes and start smoking cigarettes at an older age, they are more likely to die from ... Read More
How Normal Is Menstrual Irregularity?
Most of us have missed a period at one point or another — some with anticipation of a pregnancy, others because of anxiety or ... Read More
Considering A Breast Reduction? Here’s 7 Things You Should Know
Choosing to have a breast reduction is not a simple decision. Recently in the news, a woman with a size 36NNN breasts decided to get a ... Read More
How Much Protein Do Women Really Need Each Day?
How important is protein for women and how much do we need? First, things first. Protein is essential to not only build muscle but to ... Read More
This One Hormone Could Be Keeping You Fat
Researchers have found that women who stored their excess fat in the abdominal area had higher cortisol levels and reported more lifestyle ... Read More
