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Category: Women

Nov 27
Heart Attacks are Different for Women

What does a heart attack feel like? Movies and TV shows have helped promote the heart attack stereotype of a man in his 60s suddenly grabbing his chest as he […]

Oct 01
Pinktober – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pinktober is the annual breast cancer awareness month and with breast cancer still being one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in women across the world, mummy’s, grandmothers and […]

Mar 20
Dry Eye Syndrome – Is It Pollution, Age, or Something Else?

Symptoms of dry eye syndrome are generally straightforward and include dry, red, and itchy eyes. Unfortunately, the cause of this condition can be more complex due to a variety of factors that […]

Oct 11
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast self-examinations are a convenient way to check for lumps and other abnormalities. These infographics show you how to correctly perform breast self-exams and when best to consult a doctor. […]

Nov 08
This Pain in the Abdomen: Endometriosis Can Be Cured

Endometriosis is a disease that can severely affect any woman. While endometriosis is not considered a fatal disease, it’s a painful condition that can affect a woman’s quality of life […]

Aug 11
Cryoablation: The Latest Treatment For Breast Tumors.

Cryoablation destroys non-cancerous breast tumors (fibroadenomas) by freezing them at below -170°C, the temperature at which tumor cells die. A needle as small as 3 mm in diameter injects liquid […]

Apr 09
Painful or Absent Menstration

Painful or absent menstruation: dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea can and – in some cases – have to be treated Many women suffer from painful menstruation, some even from the absence of […]

Mar 25
NIPT Screening: Peace of Mind for Expectant Mothers-To-Be

Monitoring the unborn baby’s development and ensuring that all of its organs are functioning properly can be a source of significant anxiety for parents-to-be. The good news is, non-invasive prenatal […]

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Feb 02
Family Planning & Hereditary Risk

Your genes can determine your traits. Carrier screening involves genetic testing to identify gene mutations you have, that have the potential to be passed down to your children. Genetic testing […]

Oct 17
Breast Cancer: Risk Awareness & Early Detection

With 2 million cases diagnosed worldwide in 2018, breast cancer accounts for over 10% of all cancers and some 23% of all cancers in women. With the potential to be […]