women’s health

Report: Study Shows Women Don’t Know Enough About Ovarian Cancer – Six Early Symptoms You Should Watch Out For

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Report: Study Shows Women Don’t Know Enough About Ovarian Cancer – Six Early Symptoms You Should Watch Out For

A new study of women with ovarian cancer claims that ignorance about the condition is a common thing among patients and it leads to sad consequences. reports about early signs of ovarian cancer you should watch for. Women should know more about ovarian cancer The World Ovarian Cancer Coalition, a not-for-profit organization, conducted a study that showed the ignorance about the condition is common among patients in … Read more

7 Places Where You Can Get Free Or Low-Cost Mammograms

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7 Places Where You Can Get Free Or Low-Cost Mammograms

One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. When was the last time you had an exam? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which means it’s time sport your pink in honor of those who’ve been affected by breast cancer — and it’s time to get yourself a mammogram. … Read more

Goop must pay $145K for misleading vagina egg

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Goop must pay $145K for misleading vagina egg

On Tuesday, Gwyneth Paltrow’s infamous wellness site, Goop, settled a consumer protection lawsuit, agreeing to pay $145,000 and stop making unsubstantiated medical claims about its products. The lawsuit focused on the most well-known product from Goop, Jade and Rose Quartz Eggs, which are still available for purchase. A year ago, the internet exploded over these eggs sold … Read more

New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines De-emphasize Pap Smears

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New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines De-emphasize Pap Smears

New cervical cancer screening guidelines have been released by the U.S. Preventative Service Task Force,  and they may be welcomed as good news by many: fewer Pap smears. According to the new guidelines published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), women between the ages of 21 and 29 should get a Pap smear every … Read more