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Hair loss that is caused by medicines, stress, lack of protein or iron, or hair care may be prevented. Avoiding certain medicines, reducing stress, getting adequate protein and iron in your diet, and using hairstyles that do not damage your hair may reduce or prevent hair lo...

You may have seen recent news reports about Sheryl Crow's advice to limit toilet paper use to one square at a time to help protect the environment.Recent controversy about the safety of ingredients in some skin care products - hydroquinone and paraben, for instance - and their effect on the environment caused some to take a fresh look at organic skin care products.Many of my patients choose organic products just to be on the safe...

Have you ever carefully applied your favorite lipstick ... only to look in a mirror an hour later and discover that it's bleeding through the edges of your lips?There are ways to slow the signs of lip aging! Time and time again, I've encountered patients and friends who invest tons of time and money in skin care - only to virtually ignore their lips. Don't make that mistake. 1. If you smoke, stop! The repeated action of pursing...

Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved for the first time a drug-free product for the treatment of baldness in males with androgenetic alopecia, a progressive, diffuse, symmetric loss of scalp hair.The Hairmax Lasercomb®, a hand-held laser device manufactured by Lexington International, is sold on the Internet for $545. According to the company, as the device is drawn through the hair, its laser beam strikes...

Many women become depressed while they are pregnant, or shortly after the baby is born.The U.S. National Women's Health Information Center says these factors increase the likelihood of developing depression during or after pregnancy: * Having been depressed or had another mental illness prior to pregnancy. * Having a family history of depression or other mental illness. * Getting inadequate support from loved ones. ...

IntroductionThis information will help you understand your choices, whether you share in the decision-making process or rely on your doctor's recommendation.Key points in making your decisionInsomnia can be caused by other conditions such as stress, menopause, depression, anxiety, or old age. Sleep problems like sleep apnea, addictions like alcoholism, and using too much caffeine can also cause insomnia. After you and your doctor...

When so much is uncertain in the world around us, it is natural for our anxieties to rise and our emotions to fluctuate. But when your emotions run wild, the imbalance can spell trouble for your long-term health. Read on for 6 natural ways to get grounded and balance your emotions.The Chinese healing tradition classifies emotion into five predominant states: joy, rumination (including worry), sadness, fear, and anger. Experiencing...

Ovarian cancer cannot be prevented, but you may be able to reduce some of your chances for developing it.Studies have found that the use of a combined estrogen and progestin birth control pill for more than 5 years reduces a woman's risk of ovarian cancer.One study showed that the low-dose combined pills are most effective for reducing risk.Another showed that the protective effect lasts for several years after the woman stops...

The cause of ovarian cancer is not known. Genetics are a risk factor for some women. A family history of ovarian or breast cancer is found in 10% to 20% of women with ovarian cancer.In general, fewer than 2 in 100 women (less than 2%) will get ovarian cancer in their lifetime. That risk goes up to 4 or 5 in 100 if one family member has had ovarian cancer, and 7 in 100 if two relatives have had it. But if at least two first-degree...

Ovarian cancer does not cause many symptoms in its early stages. This is why most cases are not found until the cancer has spread. 4 Most women do have symptoms in the 6 to 12 months before ovarian cancer is found. Symptoms that occur in later stages are most likely caused by the pressure of the growing cancer. Symptoms include: * Ongoing cramps or pain in your belly. * Ongoing pain in your pelvis or lower back. * Abnormal...