October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. People around the globe are involved in efforts to raise money for this cause - and one we especially love is the pink party®, founded by Elyse Walker. Elyse has raised over $6 million dollars through her annual pink party®to support Dr. Beth Y. Karlan, MD and Cedars-Sinai … [Read more...] about Interview with Elyse Walker: Founder of Pink Party
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How to Support Women With Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a scary diagnosis for a woman. If a loved one of yours has been diagnosed with breast cancer, she needs your love and support during this trying time. You may be frightened yourself, but for your friend or relative's sake, you need to put on a brave face and offer to help her in any way possible. Step 1 Be there for her. It sounds so very simple, but a … [Read more...] about How to Support Women With Breast Cancer
Cures for Eyelash Loss
Sparse eyelashes may be a cosmetic problem you can change with a little help from your doctor. Eyelash hypotrichosis, the term used to describe inadequate or not enough eyelashes, can be treated with a topical medication approved by the FDA. However, this medication, bimatoprost, can cause odd and even permanent side effects. Bimatoprost History Bimatoprost didn't start as a … [Read more...] about Cures for Eyelash Loss
Ovarian Cancer in Older Women
Most ovarian cancers develop after a woman turns 63. This type of cancer is rare before menopause, according to the American Cancer Society. About 3 percent of all cancers in women are ovarian cancers, but some good news is that the rate of ovarian cancer has been falling since 1990. As with any type of cancer, early detection is key. If ovarian cancer is detected before the … [Read more...] about Ovarian Cancer in Older Women
Low Sex Drive Causes
Sometimes, the sexual sizzle fades away. A variety of situations and conditions can cause a decrease in your appetite for sex. A decrease in your sex drive, also known as a low libido, can affect your relationship and may signal the presence of underlying conditions. Your sexual desires may fluctuate over the years, with highs and lows coinciding with life changes and … [Read more...] about Low Sex Drive Causes