New genetic clues are detected on breast cancer

Breast cancer is the cancer most often affects women (in fact, one in eight women in the world), and is the second leading cause of death among women worldwide. The risk of contracting it increases with age and is 2 to 4 times higher in women with a family history. The study of genetic predisposition is...

Lung cancer like women

When discussing the most common cancer in women, breast cancer always appears first on the list. Although it is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic women, lung cancer follows very closely in second place. But if we see women as a whole (U.S.), regardless of race, lung cancer has moved into first...

Acupressure and general health of women

According to a new study, acupressure could benefit the overall health for women. Acupressure deals with the same points and meridians of the body used in acupuncture, but stimulates these sites with finger pressure instead of fine needles. Traditionally been directed towards 14 meridian acupressure...

Side effects of antidepressants

Depression? If you suffer from this condition is likely to cheer you to know that there is a way to get rid of it. The drugs, along with psychological therapy, are part of treatment that exist to combat it. However, medications for depression can cause some side effects. Find out what to keep you informed....

Hispanic fight against cervical cancer and more women alert

Maggie Alvarez never thought the word “cervical cancer” would be part of your everyday vocabulary until she was diagnosed with the disease at 49 years of age. All women who have sex may be at risk for cervical cancer, but Hispanic women as Maggie, face the highest incidence rate compared to...

When a clinical test of pregnancy is an abnormal result. What can be expected.

Since pregnancy is confirmed, a long and necessary number of obstetric visits and regular control tests to check that everything is developing properly. A routine test is the analysis of serum (blood) mother. Each year, many women receive the news that the test had a result irregular. Fortunately, many...