By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Some people are at higher risk of skin cancer
Women’s Health
Safely Eating for Two
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Amid the many changes a pregnant woman makes in her lifestyle to nurture and protect her baby, her diet can
Bras: Do They Do Anything for Women?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Most American women wouldn’t dream of leaving home without wearing a bra, but they unhook — if not remove them
Cosmetics with SPF: Are They Enough?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Coating exposed skin with sunscreen before a day at the beach is part of skincare for many people. But routine
Extreme Workouts While Pregnant
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many fit women enjoy extreme workouts to stay healthy and challenge themselves, whether it’s long-distance running, weight lifting, training for
Six Things You Should Know About Miscarriage
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. For pregnant women, a miscarriage is an unexpected and emotionally devastating loss. Erin Masaba, an OB-GYN at UR Medicine’s Strong
Top Nutritional Mistakes Women Make
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Two-thirds of women in the U.S. perform most of the food shopping in their household, according to Progressive Grocer, a
Sitting the Month
Chinese practice calls for moms to do nothing for a month after they deliver their baby By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Traditional Chinese mothers practice
Long-term Contraceptives Offer Convenience
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Instead of remembering to take a daily oral contraceptive pill or recalling to keep contraceptives such as condoms or spermicidal
Shift Work May Hamper Conception
Harvard study suggests that women who work late shifts may have problems conceiving a baby By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant A study recently released by