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One in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Women at high risk should be screened more often and may need preventative medications or surgery.

Five methods of hormonal contraception are discussed below.

Melasma, known as the mask of pregnancy or chloasma, is an acquired dark brown skin discoloration on the exposed part of the face. Melasma is more common in dark skins.

Oral contraceptives, are well known for effective birth control. As it turns out oral contraceptive may have another role to play in women's health.

Many people find that the use of St John's wort can offer relief from mild or moderate symptoms of depression. It is important, however, to exercise caution in its use.

Being a common disease and an exaggerated physiological process, there are many frequently asked questions about dandruff that need be answered.

Infertility can be caused by many different factors including functional and even emotional but many people miss the possibility it is caused by a deficiency or toxicity.

Eating disorders can be direct factors for the onset of osteoporosis - a reduction of bone mineral density. What is bone mineral density?

Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what other noteworthy occasions also took place on this day in history, May 9th.

Treatment of flushing involves general measures as well as specific treatment of the primary disease responsible for the blush.

Being the commonest skin disease, there are many misconceptions and myths about acne and its treatment; the most common of which are discussed in this article.

Amenorrhoea is the term for irregular menstruation. This article explores physical and psychological causes such as breastfeeding and menopause, and treatment options.

Solar urticaria is a rare skin disease presenting with red, itchy hives within a few minutes of exposure to sunlight.