A study released today by Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston pitted three of the most popular diets against each other to see which one worked best. 322 overweight dieters tried a low-fat, Mediterranean (high in healthy fats, fruits and vegetables) or low-carb diet over a course of two years. The result showed that the diets […]
Iraqi Kidnap Victims’ Wives Face Financial Struggle
Women whose husbands go missing find it difficult to obtain government aid. By Hind al-Safar and Zaineb Naji in Baghdad Firdaw al-Baghdadi has not seen her husband in three years. He was abducted in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, and although his family paid a ransom for his release, they never heard from the captors […]
Is Breast pain in Women Linked to Breast Wobbling?
A study conducted by Britain’s First Research Group for Breast Health attached to the University of Portsmouth could throw some light on the little understood causes of ‘Breast Pain’. The cause could be related to the speed at which women’s breasts move when they run. This could be because of the reason that the chest tissue is […]
Brazil and Orkut: Made for Each Other?
by Daniel Duende Orkut, Google’s experiment onSocial Networking Services, is extremely popular in Brazil. More than 53% of Orkut users is Brazilian — even more, if you take into account Brazilian’s profiles that don’t show their country information and profiles by Brazilians living abroad — and more than 70% percent of Brazil’s Internet users are actually profiled and […]
A Guide to Shopping for a Young Girl’s First Training Bra
Somebody once said that "Friends are like bras – close to your heart and there for support." This may seem like an exaggeration, but bras truly keep a woman healthy and active. That is, if they fit right, of course. Finding the right bra can be a monumental task for women of all ages but […]
Reasons Why Women Lose Their Hair
There are several reasons why women’s hair becomes thin. If you are experiencing hair loss, you are not alone. In many cases, causes can be diagnosed and treated. You just have to discuss hair loss with your doctors. Here are some common factors that can contribute and cause hair loss: Genetics Hair loss may […]