Women are twice as likely to suffer from PTSD as men and yet in the media it is still associated primarily with active-duty servicemembers and veterans.
Women who are subject to violence – often from intimate partners – are more likely to turn to opioids or other substances leading to further health and life problems, including increased risk for HIV infection.
If you’ve ever wondered why emotional distress causes stomach cramps or a mad dash to the bathroom, know that there’s a direct line of communication that runs from your brain to your digestive tract.
If you’re back on the dating scene after being in a monogamous relationship, know that STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, aren’t just a concern for teens and people in their 20s. STD rates are rising in older adults.
Women may not recognize that they have a problem for months or years, resulting in a delay in treatment, and physical, economic, and emotional costs.
Colonoscopies are essential to preventing colon cancer, but the prep is never fun. Here are some tips for making sure the preparation goes well—and you don’t have to repeat it.
Without screening, colon cancer can be in an advanced stage before it is discovered. Generally, the earlier colon cancer is found the easier it is to treat.
If you’re having a hard time going to the bathroom, you may be suffering from constipation. And you’re not alone. Here are some tips to help you go more regularly.
A simple potty stool under your feet might help cure constipation, researchers say.
With the recent accounts of sexual assault and harassment, it’s important to remember that one of the most troubling and lingering results of a sexual assault is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.