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The Facts on Gardasil: A Vaccine for Human Papilloma Virus

Written by EmpowHer on March 25, 2009 - 12:55pm

The subject of vaccines can raise emotional responses in some circles, and the Merck vaccine for cervical cancer, Gardasil, is no exception. The fact that the vaccine targets a sexually transmitted virus, the human papilloma virus (HPV), and the vaccine is given to girls as young as nine adds to the controversy.

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VIDEO: Dr. Klein - Woman Can’t Orgasm During Sex, It This A Sexual Dysfunction?

July 11, 2008 - 1:04pm

Watch Sex Therapist and Marriage Counselor Dr. Marty Klein explain if not being to reach orgasm during sex could be a sexual dysfunction.

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Fish Oil Helps Diabetic Women Trim Body Fat And Lower Cholesterol

Written by EmpowHer on February 17, 2009 - 12:33pm

Omega-3 fish oil has been touted as a “super hero” in the prevention of cardiovascular problems like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, blood clots and clogging of arteries. Now a small study from France suggests that omega-3’s may help women with type 2 diabetes reduce their body fat as well as fend off heart-threatening conditions.

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Red Wine And Chocolate - Good For Your Heart? By Mariel Morales of Banner Health

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October 7, 2009 - 10:54am

Question: I’ve heard a lot about wine and its health benefits.

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20 Minutes improve heart disease and weight loss

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on March 4, 2009 - 12:18pm

Did you know that being over 15 pounds or more overweight increases your risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke or type II diabetes?

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VIDEO: Woman Explains If Sex After 60 Is Boring

May 7, 2008 - 12:33pm

Miriam Hinrichs tackles the topic of sexuality at 60 and if it's boring.

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Laser Spine Surgery - A Way To Get Your Back On Track To A Pain-Free Existence

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October 16, 2009 - 4:21pm

By Ann Butenas / EmpowHer Writer

Are you looking for a gentler, less traumatic alternative to spinal fusion surgery to help alleviate any pain you may be experiencing in your lower back, upper back

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Thyroid Cancer on the Rise: A Real Worry or Just Better Diagnosis?

Written by EmpowHer on April 17, 2009 - 2:27pm

The number of thyroid cancer cases per year has doubled since 1970, although the total tally is still relatively small compared to other cancers and survival rates are high.

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Women and Alcohol Consumption - What does it mean for our Cancer Risk?

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on February 26, 2009 - 6:29am

There was a new study released in Britain stating that one alcoholic beverage per night can increase the risk of cancer for women.

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Nutritional Guidance After Menopause By Estroven

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August 19, 2009 - 11:57am

Nutritional Guidance After Menopause

When you have not had a period for 12 consecutive months, you have gone through menopause.

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The Facts on Gardasil: A Vaccine for Human Papilloma Virus

VIDEO: Dr. Klein - Woman Can’t Orgasm During Sex, It This A Sexual Dysfunction?

Fish Oil Helps Diabetic Women Trim Body Fat And Lower Cholesterol

Red Wine And Chocolate - Good For Your Heart? By Mariel Morales of Banner Health

20 Minutes improve heart disease and weight loss

VIDEO: Woman Explains If Sex After 60 Is Boring

Laser Spine Surgery - A Way To Get Your Back On Track To A Pain-Free Existence

Thyroid Cancer on the Rise: A Real Worry or Just Better Diagnosis?

Women and Alcohol Consumption - What does it mean for our Cancer Risk?

Nutritional Guidance After Menopause By Estroven

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