Lactation consultant says ‘occasional drink’ is OK for nursing moms By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Should nursing moms avoid alcohol? While alcohol doesn’t offer any
Women’s Health
A Cup Half-Full
Buffalo native creates business after breast cancer diagnosis By Julie Halm A cancer diagnosis brings with it a flood of emotions, but also, a
More Women Than Men Reporting Higher Levels of Stress
Stress is on the rise for women — nearly 50 percent of women in survey said their stress has increased over the past five
How Food Can Affect UTIs
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you frequently suffer from urinary tract infections, consider your diet. It can make a difference. To better support urinary
Sports Concussions: Much Worse for Women
Part of the reason may be because women have smaller and weaker neck muscles than males and they tend to report injuries more often,
Vaginal Rejuvenation: FDA Cautions About Elective Procedures
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Childbirth, menopause and the passage of time can affect both the appearance and function of women’s vaginal tissues. For some,
Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Despite years of hearing the message that substance abuse during pregnancy can harm babies, the number of women smoking marijuana
Mixed Martial Arts Appealing to Growing Number of Women
Get defensive about your workout By Catherine Miller Brazilian jiujitsu. Martial fusion. Therien jiujitsu. You may be intrigued to know that each of these
Trim Healthy Mama. Is This Diet For You?
Local experts praise new diet method By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve likely heard of Trim
For the First Time, Women Outnumber Men in Med School
‘Notable milestone,’ says president of Association of American Medical Colleges By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2017, more women entered medical school than men for