Checklist for health: Tips for women of all ages
Women in different age groups are disproportionately impacted by a number of health issues, including metabolic disorders, cardiac disease, gender-specific
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Women’s Health
Are migraines worse for women?
Of the more than 39 million Americans who suffer from migraines, 28 million are women. Do women have a greater
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Measles and adults: What you need to know
In 2000, after a decades-long vaccination program, the CDC declared measles eliminated from the United States. Jump to today, the
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Colon and rectal cancers: Know your treatment options
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that more than 44,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2019. However,
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Gender, health, and space exploration: A leap for womankind?
In 1983, Sally K. Ride became the first American woman to travel to space with the launch of NASA’s seventh
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Seeing clearly: Know your risk for macular degeneration
More than 60 million Americans are estimated to be at high risk for vision loss. However, according to the CDC,
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Life after a pregnancy or infant loss: Finding a way to heal
Finding out you’re pregnant is a moment you never forget. But for some women, the joy is short lived. One
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Little-known condition potentially fatal to pregnant women
Maternal mortality is alarmingly high in the United States, including in Texas. In fact, a woman’s chance of dying during
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What you need to know about the well woman exam
When it comes to taking care of your health, both men and women share many common concerns – such as
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Avoid alcohol during pregnancy for baby’s health
While drinking small amounts of alcohol have been shown to have potential health benefits, Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Roger
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