Calcium for your health

Both women and men need enough calcium to build peak (maximum) bone mass during their early years of life. Low calcium intake appears to be one important factor in the development of osteoporosis. Women have a greater risk than men of developing osteoporosis.....(read more)

Cholesterol and fat

Women tend to have higher levels than men of a desirable type of cholesterol called HDL (high-density lipoprotein) until menopause, leading some researchers to believe there is a link between HDL and estrogen levels. But this doesn't let women off the hook--a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol can still......(read more)

Endometriosis

Menstrual cramps, alas, are an inevitable part of being a woman. Few things in life are as predictable or as unwelcome. But constant monthly pain may be a warning sign that something isn't right. You may need to investigate other sources of pelvic pain.......(read more)

Fibroids

Almost always benign, these masses of muscle tissue can quietly grow in your uterus for years without causing any problems. One-fourth of white women, and almost half of all African-American women, will get fibroids, usually between the ages of 30 and 50.......(read more)

Your health and iron

For women, the RDA for iron is 15 milligrams per day, 5 milligrams more than the RDA for men. Women need more of this mineral because they lose an average of 15 to 20 milligrams of iron each month during menstruation. Without enough iron, iron deficiency anemia can develop and cause symptoms that include pallor, fatigue, and headaches.......(read more)

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