(Natural News) Heart attacks strike men and women alike, but women are more likely to die from one. You might suspect this is simply down to the physical differences between men and women, but there is growing concern that the problem is largely due to flaws in how the conventional medical system approaches these differences […]

(Natural News) There appears to be a connection between vitamin D and the risk of breast cancer. A recent study discovered that having higher levels of the vitamin can help prevent the onset of the disease in women. A joint effort led by researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD), the study investigated the relationship between […]

(Natural News) Menopausal symptoms can be very unpleasant, and many women end up undergoing hormone replacement therapy to find some relief. Now, however, researchers have found a very attractive and far safer alternative in the form of flax seed. Women of menopausal age face all sorts of symptoms, which are collectively referred to as menopausal […]

(Natural News) Fibroids are a common health condition for women: Up to 80 percent will develop one during their lifetime. However, for something that occurs for most women, most are in the dark on what fibroids really are and how these could be treated – and even prevented. It’s a good thing Mother Nature has […]

(Natural News) Isoflavones, also referred to as phytoestrogens or plant estrogens, are natural compounds found in plants and plant-based foods. They have a very similar structure to that of estrogen and they work like the hormone. For this reason, some women take them to relieve menopause symptoms. The estrogen receptors of the body treat plant estrogens […]

(Natural News) The surgical removal of any organ is bound to cause a lot of health problems. It goes double if the body part is integral to the body of a person, such as the uterus of a woman. So it is not surprising – but still appalling – to learn about the connection between surgical hysterectomy and higher risks of memory loss. A hysterectomy is a […]

(Natural News) Choosing “diet” beverages might help you keep your calorie counts down, but your health problems will start to add up pretty significantly if you drink them on a regular basis. A recent study looked into the effects that consuming diet drinks – which are any beverages that have been sweetened with artificial sugar […]

(Natural News) Most people will not think twice about eating a sizzling steak or hot barbecue fresh off the grill. Behind these tasty foods, however, lurks the risk of getting certain types of cancers. This occurrence is said to notably increase in people who eat meat cooked with high heat. When raw foods are heated beyond […]

(Natural News) Women in their 40s may start to experience the symptoms of perimenopause. During this period, a woman’s hormones may shift before she experiences actual menopause. While perimenopause is a natural part of a woman’s life, it is also associated with some unpleasant symptoms like fatigue and irritability. Fortunately, natural remedies like essential oils […]

(Natural News) Many people take statins with the aim of improving their health, but these drugs come with so many side effects that they’re often not worth taking. Long under fire for their lack of results and their role in raising the risk of diabetes, yet another reason has emerged for avoiding these drugs: They […]