Women's Health Information

The world wide web is fast becoming the number one choice for consumers to locate health related information.  Major health issues are sometimes unique to women.  There are many resources on Ebiz247 Health pages that can help you fid the information that you are looking for from the comfort of your own home.  Topics ranging from breast cancer, skin and beauty, heart disease, mental health and more are all found in this section.   Bookmark this section for future reference.    

Below is a sample of the informative women's health information found in this section:

Breast Cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast cancer is rare.  Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.  The breast is made up of lobes and ducts. Each breast has 15 to 20 sections called lobes, which have many smaller sections called lobules. Lobules end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can produce milk. The lobes, lobules, and bulbs are linked by thin tubes called ducts.

Each breast also has blood vessels and lymph vessels. The lymph vessels carry an almost colorless fluid called lymph. Lymph vessels lead to organs called lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped structures that are found throughout the body. They filter substances in lymph and help fight infection and disease. Clusters of lymph nodes are found near the breast in the axilla (under the arm), above the collarbone, and in the chest.

The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma, which begins in the cells of the ducts. Cancer that begins in the lobes or lobules is called lobular carcinoma and is more often found in both breasts than are other types of breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is an uncommon type of breast cancer in which the breast is warm, red, and swollen.

ASBESTOS AND WOMENS MESOTHELIOMA
Being exposed to asbestos can affect the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.  Many people with malignant mesothelioma have worked or lived in places where they inhaled or swallowed asbestos. After being exposed to asbestos, it usually takes a long time for malignant mesothelioma to occur. Other  risk factors for malignant mesothelioma include the following:

a) Living with a person who works near asbestos.
b) Being exposed to a certain virus.

SIGNS OF WOMENS MESOTHELIOMA
Possible signs of malignant mesothelioma include shortness of breath and pain under the rib cage.  Sometimes the cancer causes fluid to collect around the lung or in the abdomen. These symptoms may be caused by the fluid or malignant mesothelioma. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:

a) Trouble breathing.
b) Pain under the rib cage.
c) Pain or swelling in the abdomen.
d) Lumps in the abdomen.
e) Weight loss for no known reason.

United States Government Office for Womens Health
The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC), is a service of the Office of Women's Health (OWH) in the  US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  The OWH was established in 1991 within the US Department of Health and Human Services. OWH coordinates the efforts of all the HHS agencies and office involved in women's health. OWH works to improve the health and well-being of women and girls in the United States through:
its innovative programs, educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information.

What information is available on NWHIC?
As a Federal clearinghouse, NWHIC provides over 1,800 organization and 4,300 publication resources relating to women's health. Included is information on all major health concerns for women, prevention information for women, frequently asked questions about women's health, the latest news and calendar events pertaining to women's health and a "What about Men's Health?" section too! Information about the Office on Women's Health and its programs, and initiatives are accessible through the NWHIC web site as well.   Many health concerns covered on NWHIC are exclusive to women, such as ovarian cancer. Other health issues discussed at our site affect both men and women, but will be presented from a women's perspective. Women and men are at risk for many of the same health problems, but women might have unique concerns, such as "how will this affect my unborn child," or "will I react differently to my medication than a man would?"