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Chlamydia is one of the most extended sexually transmitted infections. It often goes unnoticed and that is the main reason why it spreads so easily among sexually active women. keep reading →

This is the collection of hubs I've written about women's health. As I've written more and more hubs, my "hubography" has become increasingly unwieldy and disorganized, so a few months ago I added a second... keep reading →

Vitamins are a part of our body's nutritional needs. These are needed in very small quantities as compared to actual food, but their lack can cause diseases due to deficiency. The good news is that most healthy diets will include all the vitamins... keep reading →

Menorrhagia, or heavy menstrual bleeding, affects many women at some point during their lives. For some, it may be a temporary problem; others will experience heavy periods every month for many years. Menstrual bleeding is generally considered... keep reading →

You've heard the saying, "Life begins at forty..."? I think that gem has been repeated for the beginning of every decade I have so far encountered, starting back at twenty. OK, so it hasn't been that many, but each one has brought at least one funny card about age and hills and calling the fire department because of too many candles on the cake - you know the cards I mean. I have never received a menopause card, though. I guess Hallmark has seen fit to leave that one alone so far. keep reading →

Friendship, laughter, home. Just some of the things that make a woman happy. We are amazing creatures! keep reading →

Stroke is a No.1 killer of women,and creating awareness is imperative. Before we understand the symptoms of a stroke,let us understand what a stroke is and why it occurs. The brain needs a continual blood... keep reading →

The HubMob Women's Clinic is now open for business. This is the place for women's health tips and advice. It's all free and loaded with information. keep reading →

I have counted calories, carbohydrates, fats, points, and glycemic indices. I have lost weight slowly, and rapidly - sometimes ounce by seemingly grudging ounce - only to gain it back almost as quickly as I lost it...and why on earth, can anyone tell me, is this process referred to as "losing" weight? I have never really lost any weight - I seem only to misplace it temporarily. keep reading →

Vitamin E is best known as an antioxidant, but it also offers health benefits to women who suffer from menstrual cramps and other problems. Several studies have shown that girls and young women who take vitamin e supplements in the days leading up... keep reading →

Despite the fact that it is one of the few nutrients the human body can manufacture (with a little help from the sun) more than 70% of American adults are estimated to be vitamin D deficient. This is bad news, because vitamin D is an... keep reading →

My granny went to a Chinese herbalist before they were considered either cool or necessary. She was constantly quoting what Mr. Wing said about this or that compound that we, or some ailing member of our extended family, should be taking for this or that problem. keep reading →

Every generation, every era, every design fad or fancy, has had its "woman"...the one who so completely captured that style, one has to only say her name, and everyone can describe exactly the look or the era to which you are referring. How can we help our young girls develop a positive self-image in spite of societal pressures? keep reading →

Breast Augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure that uses implants to provide fuller breasts to women who think their breast size is too small or want to restore breast volume after weight reduction or... keep reading →

Though jokes, myths and misinformation abound - especially jokes - this can be a truly miserable time for many women. Often referred to as "the gift", "Mother Nature's Little Trick", and "that time of the month", a woman's monthly visitor, her period, can be a time for rejoicing, or a time of almost unbearable discomfort. keep reading →

Health screening tests are done to determine the possible presence of a disease or other health problems. Health screenings often are conducted routinely as a preventive measure, or may be done when there is reason to suspect a particular health... keep reading →

Cellulite is the lumpy, chunky tissue commonly seen in women of all ages and sizes. Cellulite tends to appear where there is naturally more fat on women: around the bottom, tummy, hips and thighs. It is commonly known as Cottage cheese skin and... keep reading →

Find out how to use tea tree oil to relieve and cure some of the most common gynaecological women’s problems such us excessive vaginal discharge, vaginal irritation, thrush and herpes. keep reading →

Cervical cancer is a major killer of women worldwide, killing over 250,000 annually.  It is the fifth most deadly cancer and one that could potentially be prevented in a vast majority of cases.  The reason... keep reading →

 My daughter just had her first Birthday this past weekend and it had been 3 days since her last breastfeeding session.  It was a very difficult and emotional process for both of us, but I can say, I think... keep reading →

Surviving Menopause

As the ovaries shut down they produce less estrogen causing various symptoms.

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Breast cancer used to be a death sentence. The same was, of course, true for most forms of cancer, but breast cancer seemed particularly fearsome because it struck at the very heart of the female psyche. So much of how we were defined as women, how we defined ourselves as women, was bound up in those mammary glands, and still is for some keep reading →

Foods To Prevent Breast Cancer One statistic is that women have a 1 in 9 chance of developing breast cancer. Nearly 200,000 new cases are diagnosed in American and Canadian women each year and nearly 65,000... keep reading →