Search Results for: women’s health

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July 30, 2025/Women's Health

Are Scented Tampons and Pads Bad for You?

… The idea that the vagina is dirty and needs to be cleaned is simply not true,” states women’s health specialist Sara Youngblood, CNP.So, why do scented tampons and pads even exist? Youngblood says …

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June 23, 2022/Women's Health

Do Uterine Fibroids Cause Fatigue? What You Can Do About It

… addition to these, fatigue is a common symptom you may experience with uterine fibroids. Ob/Gyn and women’s health specialist Linda Bradley, MD, explains why uterine fibroids cause this symptom and what you can …

southwestern steak soup with yams tomatoes corn

November 24, 2020/Recipes

Recipe: Southwestern Sirloin Soup

… serving contains:Calories 149Calories from fat 17%Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 28mgSodium 289mgCarbohydrate 19gDietary Fiber 3gSugars 4gProtein 13gDiabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 ½ very lean meatRecipe courtesy of Speaking of Women’s Health

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July 17, 2023/Women's Health

How Intermittent Fasting Affects Women

… it the right way.”Zumpano explains how intermittent fasting affects females and how to fast in a healthy way.Fasting’s impact on women’s healthFemales can get many of the same benefits from intermittent …

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February 12, 2025/Mental Health

Why Do You Get Sad When You Touch Your Nipples?

… says more research is needed to determine the cause as healthcare providers begin to dive deeper into women’s health priorities.“The medical field is starting to focus on women’s health more intensely because …

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July 16, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Refreshing Mock-a-Rita

… are also an unexpected source of potassium, which helps regulate your blood pressure and keeps your ticker ticking.Nutrition information (per serving)Serving = 2Calories: 53Carbohydrates: 14 g— Recipe courtesy of Speaking of Women’s Health.

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March 27, 2023/Primary Care

30 Types of Doctors and What They Do

There are seemingly endless types of doctors, and if you don’t work in the medical field, it can be a little difficult to determine what they do and which type you need to see …

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August 6, 2025/Diabetes & Endocrinology

What Happens if Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Goes Untreated?

Managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a delicate balancing act. It can take a good deal of trial and error to dial in the right medications at the right dosages.It can be a long …

September 8, 2020/Recipes

Recipe: Middle Eastern Salad With a Healthy Twist

Enjoy this delicious Middle Eastern salad with olive oil and garlic dressing. (You’ll want to stock up on tasty zataar seasoning, found at Middle Eastern grocery stores.) To save on calories and fat, skip …

October 25, 2021/Women's Health

BMI for Women: How It Works and What It Reveals About Your Health

You may have seen those handy online body mass index (BMI) calculators. Maybe you even punched in your weight and height to get your results. And maybe you were shocked by what you saw and …