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12/27/99- Best Books of 1999
Fourteen of the best books I've read this year, plus my Top 5 for 1999.

12/21/99- DES Exposure: Risk and Consequences
Important information for anyone either pregnant or born between 1938 and 1971.

12/14/99- Periodontal Disease and Women's Health: What You Should Know
Eduardo Lorenzana, DDS, MS, explores how women's hormones can affect dental health.

12/07/99- Trichomonas, Trichomoniasis, Trich
A common STD by any name... learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treament, and prevention.

11/29/99- Former Fen-Phen Users Sought for Settlement
Learn what your options are and find out how to register with the class-action settlement.

11/23/99- Genital Herpes
Difficult to diagnose, easy to treat, but incurable--get the facts!

11/16/99- Ben & Jerry's "Tasty Toxins"
Could dioxin laced ice cream be the culprit behind your health problems?

11/08/99- Lung Cancer: Signs and Symptoms
Explore the warning signs of the leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

11/01/99- Alternatives to Hysterecomy
Learn about options for fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, chronic pain, and other common uterine conditions.

10/26/99- Contraceptive Effectiveness
Find out why 53% of unplanned pregnancies occur in women using birth control.

10/22/99- FDA Approves Soy Health Claims
Certain soy foods will now be able to claim they are heart healthy.

10/19/99- Adult Unplanned Pregnancy
Is childhood abuse or family dysfunction related to unintended pregnancy in adulthood?

10/11/99- DHEA: Is It Right For You?
Recent research suggests that certain women may benefit from this dietary supplement.

10/01/99- Christie Brinkley Speaks Out for Breast Cancer Awareness
Discover the facts about breast cancer. Receive a free book for children of mom's with breast cancer.

09/27/99- Hair Loss in Women
More common than you might think--your treatment options are explored.

09/22/99- FDA Approves New Breast Cancer Treatment
Details about Ellence™ for the treatment of early breast cancer.

09/14/99- Study Finds HPV Test More Acccurate Than Pap
Recent British research show the HPV test identifies 20% more disease than the Pap.

09/13/99- A Lighter Look at Menopause
My conversation with Minnie Pauz™ creator Dee Adams.

09/07/99- Depression and Women
Find out why women suffer more than men, plus risk factors and treatments.

08/30/99- Walking Prevents Heart Attacks in Women
Discover how to reduce your risk of heart disease!

08/25/99- Card Reminds Women to Take Oral Contraceptives
Details about the electronic birth control reminder.

08/19/99- Hepatitis C: Dangerous Silence
Learn if you are at risk of this deadly virus!

08/13/99- First AB Rated Oral Contraceptive Gains FDA Approval
FDA approves generic Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol for birth control.

08/10/99- High Blood Pressure
Are you at risk? Learn how to prevent and treat hypertension.

08/04/99- Osteoporosis: Risk and Prevention
Information about risk factors and preventing osteoporosis.

07/27/99- Birth Control Patch on the Way
Details about the contraceptive patch.

07/20/99- Sterilization: His or Hers?
The facts about tubal ligation and vasectomy.

07/13/99- Women's Health Freebies
Free stuff to help increase your knowledge about your health.

07/06/99- Colposcopy: What Is It?
Commonly used tool for further evaluation of abnormal Pap results.

06/29/99- Rape: Healing and Survival
What to expect at the hospital and how to survive if it happens to you.

06/22/99- Hysterectomy Survey
Share the good and the bad about your hysterectomy!

06/15/99- Environmental Toxins and Reproductive Health
Learn about health risks you unknowingly encounter everyday.

05/25/99- Preventing Pregnancy: Contraceptive Choices
Explore your birth control options...

05/17/99- Stress and Your Health
The impact of stress on your health with steps to stress management.

05/08/99- The Tampon Debate
Does dioxin, bleaching, and toxic shock syndrome pose a risk for tampon users?

04/26/99- Testosterone and Menopause
Details about how this 'male' hormone can improve libido, energy, and other symptoms...

04/12/99- Tanning Booths: Are They Worth the Risk?
Are tanning salons safer than exposure to the sun outdoors? Get the facts!

03/31/99- Teen Talk: Understanding Menstruation
What happens during your menstrual cycle? What is normal?

03/17/99- Fibrocystic Breasts
Lumps, bumps, and painful breasts...

03/01/99- Healthy Living for Women
Suggestions for a healthy lifestyle, fitness, and disease prevention.

02/23/99- Beating Menstrual Cramps
Discussion about causes of painful periods and suggestions for relief.

02/09/99- PREmenopause and Hormonal Balance from 30 to 50
Review of Dr. John R. Lee's book, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause" and discussion of natural progesterone cream for relief of GYN problems.

01/21/99- Interstitial Cystitis: Questions and Answers
Jill Osborne founder and CEO of the Interstitial Cystitis Network answers your questions...

01/15/99- The HPV, Cancer Connection
Explore the major cause of cervical cancer...

01/01/99- Bacterial Vaginosis
Causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

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