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Most women begin to fear menopause when they begin to age and by all rights they should. Many women do not know, however, that there are three types of menopause; natural, medical, and cold turkey.

Up to half of women find sexual intercourse painful after menopause, but a new medication promises to relieve painful sex.

Are you a woman in your twenties or thirties? The menopause is bound to sound like a scary process that will eventually strike you somewhere in your late forties or early fifties.

Crisis Pregnancy Centers may be a true lifesaver for pregnant women who are scared, alone, and need help to continue a surprise but wanted pregnancy. They also have a darker side, however. What is the real agenda of these centers?

Talking about being sexually assaulted may open the door to healing, but it can also add to your pain. Some women feel pressured to share their stories. Do you owe this to the world? I, for one, don't think so.

We've all heard it — megadoses of vitamin C can prevent you from getting a flu or cold as well as cure these illnesses faster if you already have them. Does this common wisdom hold up to scientific scrutiny?

We listed several mobile apps that can provide healthcare professionals with basic information about genetics and genomics, as well as screening tools to help identify different genetic disorders.

You’ve probably had “baby shoes” for a long time, those soft-soled slip-ons for when it gets chilly in the stroller, but now your little one walks independently and it’s time to purchase the first real toddler shoes.

The message that we don't matter may be loud, but for better or worse, there are many of us. We demand to be heard, and are united not only in our pain but in our outcry for justice, too. We, survivors of sexual assault, will no longer be silenced.

Melanoma or skin cancer can be difficult to detect. Many mobile apps can make this easier by allowing users to take photos of their skin, and track and monitor all changes on their smartphones or tablets. However, their accuracy often comes into question.