Managing Your Health Just Got Simpler!
Your breasts change over your lifetime and breast health is every woman’s responsibility. The first step towards taking care of your breast is getting to know how they normally feel and look. Everybody should know the symptoms and signs of breast cancer, and once an abnormality is discovered, you ... Read more
Worldwide, cervical cancer is the 3rd most common cancer type among women. No women should die of cervical cancer because it is the most preventable female cancer. It is the easiest gynecologic cancer to prevent with regular screening and appropriate follow-up care. Cervical cancer can be cured when ... Read more
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus. Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. For some people, hepatitis C is a short-term illness but for 70%–85% of ... Read more
Genital HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity. Most sexually active people will get HPV at some time in their lives, though most will never even know it. HPV infection is most common in people in their late teens ... Read more
She was told by the nurse that her bone density test score is -1.3 and it’s a sign of osteopenia, a condition that can lead to osteoporosis later in life. She was only 25 years old and she does eat plenty of calcium-rich foods. So why were her bones not strong enough? Our body uses calcium to ... Read more
Here are the truths behind some common myths about breast cancer. Myth 1: Men do not get breast cancer; it affects women only. Males can get breast cancer too, although it’s one in 1,000. Most cases of male breast cancer are detected in men between the ages of 60 and 70, although the condition ... Read more
“Throughout the day, I always had the urgency to pass urine. But when I went to the bathroom, not much came out and my pelvic region started to feel painful. When I did urinate, I felt burning pain and the urine looked cloudy and smelt bad. This lasted a few days and it was extremely uncomfortable ... Read more
Have you or your friends and family been complaining frequently of back, neck and joint pain? Well, you are not the only ones in pain. In fact, musculoskeletal disorders including osteoarthritis, back pain, spinal deformity, osteoporosis and traumatic injuries, have been significantly impacting ... Read more
Experiencing hormonal imbalances during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause is common in females. Don’t suffer in silence, lifestyle changes can help you become happier. How do you know you are experiencing hormonal imbalances? Here are some common symptoms: Night sweats and hot ... Read more
Screening for breast cancer through a mammogram or breast self-examination helps detect the disease early. Early detection greatly improves a woman's chances for successful treatment and full recovery is higher. As we age, women have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Most women who are ... Read more