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Oct 03, 2008 -
And you thought your relationship to your mother was already complicated. Last year we learned that the size of your mother's hips might affect your risk for breast cancer. Daughters born to mothers with wide hips, according to a Finnish study, are three times as likely to develop breast cancer.
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Nov 17, 2009 -
Even though she lives the So Cal lifestyle, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz told Women's Health that she doesn't starve herself for a Hollywood figure; she simply loves food, and one of her favorite feasts features Mexican fare. Once a week Ashlee and her hubby, Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, invite family and friends over for taco night. Ashlee told the mag that she's not afraid of cheese, eats cheeseburgers with ranch dressing, and indulges in French fries.
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Oct 15, 2009 -
On the hunt for a good news story, I was clicking around and found a teaser for something interesting. But when I tried to click through, I was directed to a screen asking me to register, free, for content. Normally I don't have a problem registering with an email address or other fast details, but this site wanted much more: gender, year of birth, zip code, job title, company size.
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Aug 19, 2009 -
Eating for two is one of the delights expectant mothers take in their pregnancies. A double scoop of ice cream here, a second slice of pizza there, it all adds up to the 25-35 pounds an average-sized woman is expected to gain throughout her nine months. The new weight gain guidelines reduce the amount of weight an above-average-sized woman should gain.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- The Reproductive System
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Medications
- Assisted Reproductive Techn...
- Complications of Assisted R...
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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New At-Home Fertility Test for Couples
Fertell is a new at-home fertility test kit for couples. It screens for sperm motility concentrations and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels. Fertell may be helpful as an initial test for infertility, but for a definitive diagnosis it is important to consult a doctor.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Male Reproductive System...
- Sperm Abnormalities
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Assisted Reproductive Techn...
- Complications of Assisted R...
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
New At-Home Fertility Test Kit
Fertell, the first at-home fertility test kit, became commercially available in June 2007. The Fertell kit contains tests to screen for both male and female infertility. Men can test their semen for concentrations of motile sperm, while women can test their urine for levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (a marker for egg quality).
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Oral Contraception
- Implant Contraception
- Injected Contraception
- Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)...
- Spermicidal and Barrier Con...
- Natural Family Planning Met...
- Emergency Contraception
- Female Sterilization
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
First "No-Period" Birth Control Pill Approved
In May 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved Lybrel, the first birth control pill that completely eliminates monthly menstrual periods. Lybrel contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progestin levonorgestrol. The active pills are taken 365 days a year with no inactive pill breaks.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Low Birth Weight
Low birth weight refers to infants who weigh less than 5.5 pounds at birth. Most normal babies weigh 5.5 pounds by 37 weeks of gestation. Intrauterine growth restriction refers to delayed growth within the uterus, which then leads to low birth weight.
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Jul 21, 2009 -
Mamas wait for what seems like an eternity for their babies, so when they finally arrive it's a big relief. There's another wonderful thing that comes with holding the warm bundle of joy, clearing your calendar of prenatal appointments! But, before women can pencil in other activities, they need to go in for their six week postpartum checkup.
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Jul 13, 2009 -
Nicole Richie bared her baby bump over the weekend at the beach in Malibu with Joel Madden. We caught a glimpse of Nicole in her bikini before Harlow's birth almost two years ago, and it looks like relaxing by the ocean is one of her favorite pregnancy routines. She's been keeping a low profile over the last few weeks as her family prepares for their new arrival, and from the size of her tummy it looks like there isn't much longer to wait.
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