By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In many ways, men and women have different health needs and issues. Area experts shared with us a few of
Women’s Health
Back Health Through Pregnancy
Experts offer tips for a more comfortable pregnancy By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Pregnancy can certainly do a number on a woman’s back, both from
Home Pregnancy Tests: When and How
The sooner your pregnancy is confirmed, the sooner you can begin prenatal care By Barbara Pierce Think you might be pregnant? Even when you’re
5 Things You Should Know About Women’s Health
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Just like every individual person has a variety of circumstances that affect their health from family history to environment, both
Breast Cancer Network Links Peers for Support
The group reaches hundreds of patients and survivors each year By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In the early 1990s, a few Buffalo-area breast cancer survivors
Empowering and Educating Women to Protect Themselves
Local courses improve self-confidence by teaching self-defense techniques By Daniel Meyer Violence against women is on the rise and the horrific acts can negatively
Older Motherhood Offers Benefits, Problems
Study suggests later maternal age for a woman’s last child may indicate greater longevity; experts say late pregnancy brings more risks for the unborn
Study: Home Hair Color Not Strongly Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Anew study published by BMJ indicates that permanent hair color does not increase risk of most cancers and only slightly
Emotional Abuse: Women Are Often the Target
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant One in four women and one in seven men will be victims of at least one incident of severe physical
Charcoal Masks Cleanse, Tighten Skin
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Activated charcoal masks have become a popular facial treatment, available at many spas in the area. “Professional end charcoal masks