Breast Cancer Awareness Saves Lives
September 17, 2024 •Courtesy of Mayo Clinic Care Network
About 250,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, with nearly 40,000 women dying from the disease annually. On average, a...
Read MoreHow to Support a Loved One with Chronic Pain
September 17, 2024 •Courtesy of Mayo Clinic Care Network
For millions of people, living with chronic pain can significantly affect daily activities, relationships, work and well-being. Chronic pain...
Read MoreIf you're breastfeeding, you're giving your baby nutrients that will promote growth and health. You might have questions, however, about what foods...
Read MoreWhen a Lump is More Than a Lump?
March 22, 2024 •Johnson Memorial Health
A breast self-exam is an inspection of your breasts that you do on your own. To help increase your breast awareness, you use your eyes and hands to...
Read MoreAt a typical yearly visit in primary care, your health care provider is likely to run through a checklist of screening questions with you. As you...
Read MoreWhy are My Periods So Irregular, Heavy and Painful?
February 4, 2024 •Mayo Clinic Care Network
Menstrual cycle irregularities are not unusual, although the causes of abnormal bleeding may vary by age. For example, cancers are more likely to...
Read MoreWhy are Prenatal Vitamins Important?
February 4, 2024 •Mayo Clinic Care Network
A healthy diet is the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need. But during pregnancy, you might fall short on key nutrients. If you're...
Read More3 Things to Know About Women's Heart Health
February 2, 2024 •Mayo Clinic Care Network
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association. Progress has been...
Read MoreAntidepressants and Weight Gain
December 21, 2023 •Mayo Clinic Care Network
One common side effect experienced by people, especially women, taking antidepressants is weight gain. This happens for a variety of reasons,...
Read MoreThat Pelvic Pain Could Be Endometriosis
April 3, 2019 •Johnson Memorial Health
When you feel pain, your body is sending a signal – usually indicating something is not right.
When women feel pain in their pelvic area, they should...
Read MoreDoes Not Having Children Affect Reproductive Health for Women?
March 27, 2018 •Johnson Memorial Health
Over the past few decades, experts have debated the impact of not having children on women’s health. Between 1994 and 2014, the percentage of women...
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