Look inside a woman's makeup case and you just might find some cosmetics past their prime. And we're not talking about that blue eye shadow. Makeup should be thrown away after a certain period of time, but do you know when?
Some women just can't say good-bye to their makeup, no matter how old it is.
HealthBeat: Women's Health
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May 9, 2008
When Is It Time To Toss Your Makeup?
May 6, 2008
Medical Benefits For Women Who Quit Smoking
When it comes to your health, the hazards of smoking are quite clear. But if you've ever questioned the benefits of quitting smoking, a new study may change your thinking.
April 28, 2008
Diabetes In Pregnancy
We have alarming news for mothers-to-be: The number of pregnant women with diabetes is raising the odds of a problem pregnancy and the potential that their children will become diabetic in the future.
April 16, 2008
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
It's the most aggressive type of breast cancer, but perhaps the hardest to detect.
April 11, 2008
The HPV Test
A new survey shows that many women are in the dark about HPV, a virus which is the primary cause of cervical cancer. And although awareness is growing, many women are don't know that there is more they can do in terms of cancer prevention.
Each year about 10,000 American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 3,700 die from the disease.
Each year about 10,000 American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 3,700 die from the disease.
February 21, 2008
Talking About Breast Cancer
The words "you have breast cancer" are never easy to hear. For some patients, they can be even harder to say. But talking about their cancer with those who've been through it can help make the process easier.
It's believed that more than 250,000 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year, and nearly 40,500 women are expected to die from the disease.
It's believed that more than 250,000 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year, and nearly 40,500 women are expected to die from the disease.
February 13, 2008
Why Some Women Can't Say 'No'
Many women try to do it all--at the office, at home and in the community.
February 7, 2008
Heart Disease In Women
For decades, heart disease was considered a man's disease. But what many people don't realize is that each year it actually kills more women than men. And because of this misperception, women with heart issues sometimes don't get the diagnoses or care they need.
The truth is that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women.
The truth is that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women.
February 5, 2008
Preventing Premature Births
The rate of premature births is on the rise in the U.S. Researchers may have found a simple way to keep a woman from having a baby too early.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 467,000 babies are born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy, every year. The women at highest risk for an early delivery include: those who've already had preterm labor or a premature baby; women younger than 17 or older than 35; and women carrying twins, triplets or more babies.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 467,000 babies are born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy, every year. The women at highest risk for an early delivery include: those who've already had preterm labor or a premature baby; women younger than 17 or older than 35; and women carrying twins, triplets or more babies.
January 25, 2008
Baby Boomlet
America is in the midst of a "baby boomlet."
It might sound like a strange name to describe an increase in new births, but it's called a "boomlet" because it's not yet clear if the increase is the beginning of a trend.
KELOLAND is also contributing to the national numbers.
The Maddox family of Sioux Falls just welcomed baby Ellie yesterday, she was born on her mother’s birthday.
It might sound like a strange name to describe an increase in new births, but it's called a "boomlet" because it's not yet clear if the increase is the beginning of a trend.
KELOLAND is also contributing to the national numbers.
The Maddox family of Sioux Falls just welcomed baby Ellie yesterday, she was born on her mother’s birthday.
January 24, 2008
Keeping Your Ovaries & Reducing Your Risk
Every day up to 2,000 women have hysterectomies. Many also choose to have their ovaries removed to eliminate their risk of ovarian cancer. But for some women, doctors are now saying not so fast.
That's because two studies show that keeping your ovaries until after menopause may protect women from developing memory problems and Parkinson's disease.
Natasha Matt-Hensrud is married, has three kids, is a nurse and still fits in time for home cooked meals.
So when symptoms of heavy bleeding slowed her down, she went to her gynecologist for a diagnosis.
That's because two studies show that keeping your ovaries until after menopause may protect women from developing memory problems and Parkinson's disease.
Natasha Matt-Hensrud is married, has three kids, is a nurse and still fits in time for home cooked meals.
So when symptoms of heavy bleeding slowed her down, she went to her gynecologist for a diagnosis.
January 21, 2008
Can Caffeine Contribute To A Miscarriage?
Could caffeine contribute to a miscarriage?
A new study has doctors urging pregnant women to cut caffeine out of their diets entirely.
The research on caffeine and its impact on pregnancy has long been disputed. Many obstetricians already tell their patients to limit their caffeine consumption, but a study published Monday in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology sheds new light on the subject.
More than 1,000 pregnant women, about two months along, were asked about their caffeine intake, and then were monitored throughout their pregnancies.
A new study has doctors urging pregnant women to cut caffeine out of their diets entirely.
The research on caffeine and its impact on pregnancy has long been disputed. Many obstetricians already tell their patients to limit their caffeine consumption, but a study published Monday in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology sheds new light on the subject.
More than 1,000 pregnant women, about two months along, were asked about their caffeine intake, and then were monitored throughout their pregnancies.
January 9, 2008
Infants & Allergies
There are some new dos and don'ts when it comes to feeding infants according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
For the past seven years, recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics have advised the mothers of infants with a family history of allergies to avoid certain foods while pregnant or while breastfeeding their babies.
For the past seven years, recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics have advised the mothers of infants with a family history of allergies to avoid certain foods while pregnant or while breastfeeding their babies.
January 9, 2008
Can Daily Calls Help Women Avoid Cancer?
If you're like millions of Americans who made a New Year's resolution to lose weight, you know how hard it can be. Most people start out with good intentions, but have a hard time sticking with it.
That's why some researchers are trying a new approach. They're using cell phones to not only help women drop a few pounds, but cut their risk of more serious problems.
That's why some researchers are trying a new approach. They're using cell phones to not only help women drop a few pounds, but cut their risk of more serious problems.
January 2, 2008
MRI Let's Doctors See If Cancer Therapy Is Working
By the end of this year, more than 11,000 women will find out they have cervical cancer. Fortunately, doctors are getting better at treating the disease and increasing patients' chances of survival.
The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 3,500 women died of cervical cancer in 2007.
The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 3,500 women died of cervical cancer in 2007.
December 26, 2007
Yoga May Benefit Breast Cancer Patients
It's been around for more than 5 thousand years and still yoga is one of the fastest growing fitness programs in the country. Those who practice it, will tell you yoga can make you stronger and more flexible...but it could be doing even more than that.
Yoga has been shown to lower blood pressure, enhance a person's sense of well-being, and can help improve breathing for people who have asthma.
Yoga has been shown to lower blood pressure, enhance a person's sense of well-being, and can help improve breathing for people who have asthma.
December 17, 2007
Baby, Let's Move!
Pregnancy seems like a perfect time to sit back and relax--after all most women are more tired than usual, their backs may ache and their ankles can swell. But unless you're experiencing serious complications, doctors say sitting around won't help and could hurt.
Most people exercise to get into shape, but a growing number of women are exercising as their shape grows out--through pregnancy.
Most people exercise to get into shape, but a growing number of women are exercising as their shape grows out--through pregnancy.
December 10, 2007
Time Is Running Out
Last January, state legislators approved Governor Mike Rounds' request for nearly 2 million dollars to protect thousand of South Dakota women against cervical cancer for free.
This year's budget doesn't include a similar request, which is why, it won't be long before the program funded in part by those dollars will end.
The bad news, at this point, is that state funding for the cervical cancer vaccine all but dries up December 31st.
This year's budget doesn't include a similar request, which is why, it won't be long before the program funded in part by those dollars will end.
The bad news, at this point, is that state funding for the cervical cancer vaccine all but dries up December 31st.
December 10, 2007
How Old Are They?: Age Reveal
The moment of truth. What are the real ages of each of the women? The answers may surprise you!
Remember Alison? Seventy percent of the people we talked to think she's older than she really is. So what's her
real age?
Alison says, “I am 32.”
Two people actually guessed Alison was 7 years older--something she, like most women, didn't expect or want to hear.
Alison says, "Oh my gosh.
Remember Alison? Seventy percent of the people we talked to think she's older than she really is. So what's her
real age?
Alison says, “I am 32.”
Two people actually guessed Alison was 7 years older--something she, like most women, didn't expect or want to hear.
Alison says, "Oh my gosh.
December 10, 2007
Beauty Isn't Just For Women
Although much of our focus has been on beauty for women, many of the same rules apply to men when it comes to using sunscreen and moisturizers. And even though it's taken awhile, more men are becoming part of the growing number of people who are concerned with looking young.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says in 2006, 1.1 million cosmetic procedures were done on men.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says in 2006, 1.1 million cosmetic procedures were done on men.
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