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There’s a strange link between how well we can smell and our risk of death – but despite ongoing efforts, and a lot of overblown media coverage, researchers still can’t figure it out. There are few concepts we humans approach less rationally than death and statistics, and this lately … Read...

If you choose to try to lose weight, make changes that you can live with for the long haul. Shannon Wright for NPR hide caption toggle caption Shannon Wright for NPR If you choose to try to lose weight, make changes that you can live with for the long haul. … Read more via NPR.org

If you’re a woman, there’s a roughly one-in-eight chance that you’ll end up with breast cancer during your lifetime. Therefore, it’s more than worth it to know exactly how to detect your risk—no matter what your symptoms may be. Every year, over 7 million people die from some form of … Read...

This article is sponsored by beBRCAware. Dr. Elizabeth Swisher was not compensated for her participation in this article. Each year, more than 22,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. But since the symptoms can be nonspecific and...

Urine testing could have a role in the developing world, where cervical cancer is up to 15 times more common and smear testing largely non-existent. Around one in 20 women show abnormal changes which might go on to become cancer and are referred for colposcopy, where the cervix is … Read more...

ADHD Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), formerly known as attention-deficit disorder (ADD), according to the Child Mind Institute, and it is incredibly common and underdiagnosed in young men. Some of the symptoms of ADHD are trouble concentrating and staying focused...

Nothing can prepare you for an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Hearing that you have the “Big C” changes your life, and it can be devastating, terrifying, and overwhelming. With so many thoughts racing through your mind, it can be challenging to know what to ask or where to turn. “Once you … Read...

This article is sponsored by beBRCAware. Dr. Elizabeth Swisher was not compensated for her participation in this article. Each year, more than 22,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. But since the symptoms can be nonspecific and...

This year, about 22,530 women will receive a ovarian cancer diagnosis and about 13,980 will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. And while you can find plenty of articles on the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options, there’s no way to prepare for facing ovarian...

In Australia, there are approximately 260000 Australians currently living with Chlamydia (also known as Chlamydia trachomatis). And with condom use with … Read more via “sexual health” – Google News http://bit.ly/2GO6yNB

1. "Couples change as they get older." "The best thing my therapist told me and my then-fiance — now husband — was that couples change as they get older. It’s normal to feel like things are changing, but you need to grasp onto the change and learn to love them … Read more via BuzzFeed...

More unmarried babes are becoming attracted to married men, and intentionally seeking them out for relationships. Here’s why. Surely it’s not new that , are having sustained romantic relationships and open sexual affairs with younger, single women. However, while it used to feel as though...

A major new study highlights the scale of the obesity problem in the UK, with a significant risk of death and disease attached to weight gain. People with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-35 were at 70% higher risk of developing heart … Read more via BBC News – Health https://bbc.in/2J7vRgB

It’s amazing that even as adults we often don’t have a grasp on our bodies and our health. Women’s health particularly seems to be shrouded in mystery, with … Read more via “sexual health” – Yahoo News https://yhoo.it/2PAUaEF

Yellow nails: Often, yellow discoloration is just your nail reacting to a product you’re using, like nail polish or acrylic nails. If you’re all about weekly manicures and nail art, give your nails a breather (experts suggest no more than two manicures a month)—and swap in tea tree oil or …...

Forming a memory of people, places, and events is a dynamic process, and many studies have shown that psychiatric disorders such as depression may affect... Read more via The Hindu – Health http://bit.ly/2PxcZbQ

DEAR DEIDRE: I HAVE been having sex with my boss to pay the bills. My husband knows all about it. My husband knows I’ve been sleeping with my much older boss to get ahead He and I are both 25 and have been together since we were … Read more via The Sun http://bit.ly/2GLVssG

As you likely know, what you eat affects basically every aspect of your health, from your hormones to your inflammation levels to your mood. And cleaning up your diet as early as possible can go a long way toward preventing a variety of health issues that may negatively affect your … Read...

Inflammation is the body’s natural survival mechanism that typically indicates that your body is fighting off a disease or repairing damaged tissue. However, if inflammation persists for long periods of time, it may signal a problem in the body. Many serious health conditions are tied to chronic...

The cervix is a truly miraculous piece of female anatomy. Unfortunately as of late, when we see the word “cervix” it is often associated with HPV and/or cervical cancer. And while it is definitely an important topic, so is knowing the basics about your sexual anatomy and everything it does. …...