Women

Olive Oil is more than a food substance for hundreds of years Mediterranean ladies have relied on olive oil to help maintain health, shiny hair, a fresh complexion and much more.

Obesity is an important contributor to premature death in women who have never smoked, especially among women in low income groups, finds research published on bmj.com recently.

The dreaded hot flush, experienced by three out four women during menopause, is believed to have an upside. New research suggests that women who suffer from hot flushes and night sweats may be at lower risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and death.

(AOGS) – The leading Nordic and international journal on prenatal medicine – has published a special issue covering the effects of tobacco on pregnant women and their babies.

For busy women of all ages, certain foods boast high scores in essential nutrients - iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K, folate and vitamin D. These foods are easy to find at parctically every supermarket or grocery shop, and are very quick to prepare. 1. Broccoli

Eating mushrooms and drinking green tea could protect against breast cancer, a study conducted jointly by The University of Western Australia and Zhejiang University in China has found.

Some women could be damaging their breasts without realising it, according to the breast biomechanics research team at the University of Portsmouth.

 Thinking of perfect pins? You’re probably imagining sleek, lean limbs – free from bumps and visible veins. Often, concerns about the appearance of our legs is what bothers us the most, with little thought to the underlying health issues associated with our veins.

Adorn your mobile phone and add a little sparkle this Autumn with a cute and handy lip-gloss charm.

Morning sickness seems to come with the territory for some women in the first few months of pregnancy. However, scientists now reckon they know the reason. It could all be down to the woman’s diet – it’s the body’s way of protecting the fetus from a ‘bad’ diet.