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Explainer: what are the options for birth control?
The development of the pill was a game changer for birth control in the 1960s. It was enthusiastically embraced by women who were desperate for some control over their fertility, d...
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Curious Kids: Why do we have tonsils?
This is an article from Curious Kids , a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions theyd like an expert to answer. You might also like the podcast I...
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Women's expected longevity linked to age at birth of last child
No one knows for sure how long they will live. A new study, however, suggests that leukocyte telomere length may offer some key insights into a woman's longevity and further demons...
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Blood vessel growth in muscle is reduced in women after menopause
A new study demonstrates that formation of small blood vessels is impaired in the muscle tissue of postmenopausal women. The study's findings highlight the importance of physical a...
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Higher dementia risk in women with prolonged fertility
Women with a longer reproductive period had an elevated risk for dementia in old age, compared with those who were fertile for a shorter period, a population-based study. Women wit...
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Women's heart health linked to age at first menstrual period
Early menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association with overall heart health. One new study suggests ...
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New surgical approach for women at risk of ovarian cancer
A new two-stage surgical approach for cancer prevention is highly acceptable among premenopausal women at high risk of ovarian cancer. A new two-stage surgical approach for cancer ...
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Early menstruation linked to increased menopause symptoms
Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flushes and nights sweats decades later at menopause, according to a new study. Early menstruation increases the likelihood of ho...
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Fasting diet could boost breast cancer therapy
A team of scientists has found that a fasting-mimicking diet combined with hormone therapy has the potential to help treat breast cancer, according to newly published animal studie...
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Eat More Of These 6 Foods To Beautify Skin
What to eat to beautify skin is the topic that the young girls want to know. Especially in bad weather, the skin is easy to develop dry crack, peeling and other problems. A health...
