Drinking two cups of coffee a day alters oestrogen levels in women - but whether the sex hormone is raised or lowered depends on your ethnicity. Scientists found that Asian women who consumed
A recent study found that middle age begins at 35 - at least according to those under 20. But it seem the key age is 33 when it comes to wrinkles. A sudden change in the mechanics of the skin in the early
Women with small breasts may be at lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those with more ample bosoms. Researchers at Harvard University, in the U.S., and the University of Toronto, in Canada,
Telling someone diagnosed with breast cancer not to worry is like telling a fish to not swim, but it's vital to try to keep the worry under control, or it could possibly lead to a debilitating bout of
When you have a mammogram the last thing you want to hear is the results are abnormal. However, if that is the outcome, what happens next? Knowing what you could be facing may help you through a stressful
We seem to be powerless to do anything to prevent many cancers, but there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of getting cervical cancer. Smear tests can save lives and the cervical cancer vaccine
Going through menopause early can be a devastating experience. Not only can it be tough psychologically but it can have a long-lasting impact on your health, and it seems to be affecting more women than
Periods made the news recently, thanks to comments about them being responsible for women taking more sick leave than men. While that's not true for most of us, some women's lives are turned upside down
Staring at yourself in the mirror is not generally seen as a very healthy way to spend your time. But, in fact, taking a long look at your face could be good for you. Your features can give away clues
Needles freak out a lot of people, but there are many others who happily turn to the ancient practice of acupuncture to treat everything from headaches and joint pain to insomnia and constipation. Now
In this weeks issue, misery in Monaco. Has the rumoured family curse struck Charlene too?
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