Not here for it! Chrissy Teigen set a social media user straight after being asked if she’s pregnant. “I know you didn’t mean it to be rude, but think twice about asking this,” the Lip Sync Battle cohost, 33, wrote on Instagram. “There are people who have trouble conceiving and it hurts every time. I’m not […]
MS nerve pain: Remedies for legs, feet, arms, and back
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling condition that affects the central nervous system. There, it interrupts the flow of neurological signals between the brain and the body. Pain is a very common symptom of MS. In fact, one study revealed that nearly 67 percent of survey respondents with MS experienced pain. This article […]
11 Gifts That Give Back to Women’s Health Organizations
Figuring out what to purchase for the special folks in your life this holiday season can be tricky. What do you get that not only comes packed with meaning or maxes out the joy factor but also makes another person happy? Are there really any gifts left to give that are truly special and worth […]
Pulsed radiofrequency relieves acute back pain and sciatica
A minimally invasive procedure in which pulses of energy from a probe are applied directly to nerve roots near the spine is safe and effective in people with acute lower back pain that has not responded to conservative treatment, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of […]
Repurposing FDA-approved drugs can help fight back breast cancer
Screening Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved compounds for their ability to stop cancer growth in the lab led to the finding that the drug flunarizine can slow down the growth of triple-negative breast cancer in an animal model of the disease. Led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the National Taiwan University College […]
It’s time to go back to basics in the fight against childhood pneumonia
Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that affects the lungs. The viruses and bacteria that cause the disease are spread through airborne droplets from a cough or sneeze. An infection can cause the lungs to fill with pus and fluid, making breathing and oxygen intake difficult. And while anyone can get pneumonia, children with weakened immune […]
The First Round Of The Women's AFL Kicks Off And There Won't Be Any Holding Back
The first game of the inaugural AFL Women’s season kicks off tonight, with Collingwood and Carlton going up against each other at Ikon Park in Melbourne. In the lead up to this history-making game, Women’s Health caught up with Collingwood player Moana Hope and Carlton’s Darcy Vescio to chat about them going head to head. […]