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Can heavy earrings hurt your earlobes?

Healthy Living

Jun 23, 2020

They always seem to be trendy and in style. However, heavy earrings can be a dangerous fashion accessory.Richard Ha, MD, a plastic surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center, said he sees the damage of heavy earrings far too often...

How to choose the right OBGYN for you

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Feb 17, 2020

How do you go about choosing an OBGYN? How do you find that person who will truly get you? Who will celebrate with you in joy, comfort you in sorrow, answer all your pregnancy and menopause questions, hold your hand...

11 powerful stories from women who inspire us for the better

Healthy Living

Mar 7, 2019

Women in medicine — both past and present-day pioneers — charter new territory, drive boundless innovation and inspire thousands of futurists to further advance a lasting legacy. From Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, to the first mother to...

Heavy periods and what you can do about it

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Dec 6, 2018

It is called many things in our society — Aunt Flo, the Crimson Tide, Mother Nature’s Gift — but it’s more commonly known as your period. For many, these few days out of the month are nothing more than a...

Is birth control right for you? Understand your options

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Oct 16, 2018

Have you been thinking about getting on birth control, switching birth control methods or want to know if it might be a viable treatment option for your symptoms? As an OB/GYN, I understand every woman has unique needs, and when...

5 things every woman should know about cervical cancer and HPV

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Aug 28, 2018

What is cervical cancer?Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers known to be caused by a virus known as human papilloma virus (HPV). There are about 200 types of HPV, including low-risk strains that can cause warts and high-risk...

Why you should continue seeing your OBGYN after having children

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Aug 8, 2018

If you have kids, hopefully you had a friend and ally in your OBGYN. This is one friendship you want to keep. Many women consider their obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN) to be their primary care provider, particularly during the childbearing years. You...

Ladies, there’s a solution for urinary incontinence

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Apr 26, 2018

Every year, thousands of people across the globe tie up their shoelaces and run 26.2 miles for the title of ‘marathon runner’. Friends, family and fans watch from afar as their loved ones cross the finish line in the grueling,...

Should women worry about this common tumor?

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Nov 5, 2017

Most American women will develop fibroids at some point in their lives. In fact, National Institutes of Health reports by age 50, 70 percent of whites and 80 percent of African Americans had fibroids. Fibroids are growths of uterine muscle,...

How to talk to your daughter about puberty

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Sep 10, 2017

If you have a daughter approaching puberty, you might be apprehensive or unsure what to expect. Of course, you once went through puberty yourself, but it’s a little different when you’re watching these changes happen in your child.She’s bound to...

Think age is the cause of bladder problems? Not necessarily

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Jul 10, 2017

We don’t like to talk about it (except maybe with our closest friends) but if you’re over 60, you’ve likely experienced a leaky bladder or some form of urinary incontinence (UI) — the lack of voluntary control of your bladder...

Do you really need to see your gynecologist every year?

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Jul 6, 2017

Going to the gynecologist is not something you necessarily look forward to. But as a woman, this annual appointment is essential for disease prevention and your relationship with your OB/GYN is a critical part of your health care at every...

Why women should care for their bone health

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Jul 5, 2017

Let’s be honest: bone health is not a thrilling topic. But it plays an important role in our overall well-being, both now and in the future. Our bones are the foundations of our bodies and we must protect them as...

What doctors look for in a mammogram

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Apr 17, 2017

If you are a woman over 40, you should think about getting your annual mammogram—it’s one of the best steps you can take today to keep you well for years to come.Debra L. Monticciolo, MD, FACR, the section chief of...

Mars vs. Venus: Gender bias in health?

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Feb 9, 2017

It’s no secret that men and women view the world differently. One bestselling book summed it up like this: “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.” Actually, we’re all from Earth, but we’re not all coming from the same...

Dr. Mom: Balancing life as a mom and physician

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Nov 16, 2016

Somedays being a working mom feels like an easy walk on a wide balance beam, but some days it feels like a tightrope.I think that this is a fact of life that can lead women to stress relieving behaviors that...