Women's General Health
Healthy Women
Nearly half of heart disease and cancer-related deaths in women could be prevented by following a certain lifestyle.
Nearly half of heart disease and cancer-related deaths in women could be prevented by following a certain lifestyle.
Women Lose It, Too: The Causes of Female-Pattern Hair Loss
Watch this webcast which describes the causes of hair loss in women including genetic causes like androgenetic alopecia, and other causes like alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
Watch this webcast which describes the causes of hair loss in women including genetic causes like androgenetic alopecia, and other causes like alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
Young, Female, and a Heart Attack Survivor
Debbie Ann was only 42 when she had a heart attack.
Debbie Ann was only 42 when she had a heart attack.
What's Causing You to Lose Those Locks?
When Frances discovered she was losing too much hair, her first step was to go to a dermatologist to figure out the cause.
When Frances discovered she was losing too much hair, her first step was to go to a dermatologist to figure out the cause.
The Myths about Heart Disease and Women
Ten years ago, heart disease was the last thing on Debra¿s mind, even as she was suffering crushing chest pain.
Ten years ago, heart disease was the last thing on Debra¿s mind, even as she was suffering crushing chest pain.
Life After a Heart Attack
Having a heart attack at 42 was a life-changing experience for Debbie Ann.
Having a heart attack at 42 was a life-changing experience for Debbie Ann.
Women and Heart Disease - Prevention and Risk Factors
The causes of heart disease start early. It's important to know your risk factors, and what you can do to prevent heart disease.
The causes of heart disease start early. It's important to know your risk factors, and what you can do to prevent heart disease.
Women Lose It, Too: The Causes of Female-Pattern Hair Loss
Watch this webcast which describes the causes of hair loss in women including genetic causes like androgenetic alopecia, and other causes like alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
Watch this webcast which describes the causes of hair loss in women including genetic causes like androgenetic alopecia, and other causes like alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
What Should Women Know About Heart Disease?
Learn about Heart Disease in Women, and what women should know about heart health.
Learn about Heart Disease in Women, and what women should know about heart health.
Should You Get a Bone Density Test?
Dr. Biggers and Dr. Golden discuss bone-density testing and the broad array of treatment strategies for osteoporosis.
Dr. Biggers and Dr. Golden discuss bone-density testing and the broad array of treatment strategies for osteoporosis.
Sally Field Talks about Osteoporosis
Academy Award winner Sally Field is hoping her personal battle with osteoporosis will inspire baby boomers to protect their bone health.
Academy Award winner Sally Field is hoping her personal battle with osteoporosis will inspire baby boomers to protect their bone health.
Life After a Heart Attack
Having a heart attack at 42 was a life-changing experience for Debbie Ann. And while she sometimes worries that it could happen again, she has learned how to manage stress better, take care of herself and get the most out of life.
Having a heart attack at 42 was a life-changing experience for Debbie Ann. And while she sometimes worries that it could happen again, she has learned how to manage stress better, take care of herself and get the most out of life.
Bone Density: Should You Be Tested?
How do you diagnose osteoporosis? Watch this webcast on the current recommendations for bone density testing and to learn if you are at risk.
How do you diagnose osteoporosis? Watch this webcast on the current recommendations for bone density testing and to learn if you are at risk.
The Psychological Impact of Hair Loss
Does your hair loss affect your mood? You are not alone. Watch this webcast as two hair loss experts discuss some of the common psychological effects of hair loss and what treatments are available.
Does your hair loss affect your mood? You are not alone. Watch this webcast as two hair loss experts discuss some of the common psychological effects of hair loss and what treatments are available.
The Biology of Hair Loss
The average human scalp is covered by 100,000 hair follicles. If you've got all your hair, that may seem like a big number but when you start to lose it, the fate of each follicle becomes more important. What makes hair fall out?
The average human scalp is covered by 100,000 hair follicles. If you've got all your hair, that may seem like a big number but when you start to lose it, the fate of each follicle becomes more important. What makes hair fall out?
Medical Treatments for Hair Loss in Women
Watch this webcast on current treatment options for female hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), which discusses medical therapies minoxidil (Rogaine) and finasteride (Propecia), and also touches on cosmetic and surgical options.
Watch this webcast on current treatment options for female hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), which discusses medical therapies minoxidil (Rogaine) and finasteride (Propecia), and also touches on cosmetic and surgical options.
Medical Treatments for Hair Loss in Women
Watch this webcast on current treatment options for female hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), which discusses medical therapies minoxidil (Rogaine) and finasteride (Propecia), and also touches on cosmetic and surgical options.
Watch this webcast on current treatment options for female hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), which discusses medical therapies minoxidil (Rogaine) and finasteride (Propecia), and also touches on cosmetic and surgical options.
Hair Loss from Chemotherapy: What Are the Options?
Watch this webcast in which an oncologist and a hair loss expert talk about hair loss in chemotherapy patients, what happens and what can be done (e.g. wigs, hair pieces, coverings, etc.)
Watch this webcast in which an oncologist and a hair loss expert talk about hair loss in chemotherapy patients, what happens and what can be done (e.g. wigs, hair pieces, coverings, etc.)
Genetics and Hair Loss
You've probably heard people say that hair loss is passed down to men through their mother's side, or to women from their father's side, or you've heard other such genetic theories about how hair loss is inherited.
You've probably heard people say that hair loss is passed down to men through their mother's side, or to women from their father's side, or you've heard other such genetic theories about how hair loss is inherited.
Fighting Back Against A Plaque Attack: Part 1
Since childhood you've learned that brushing and flossing should be part of your daily routine to prevent the buildup of plaque.
Since childhood you've learned that brushing and flossing should be part of your daily routine to prevent the buildup of plaque.
