Category: 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]