Tag Archives: Woman

The Buenos Aires patient: Argentinian woman controls HIV for at least 12 years after stopping treatment

An Argentinian woman, now in her 50s, has controlled HIV below the limits of detection since stopping HIV treatment due to side-effects in 2007, researchers from Buenos Aires and the US National Institutes of Health report. The woman no longer has antibodies to HIV and researchers found only a small number of cells containing HIV… Read More »

Pregnant woman battles breast cancer, undergoes chemo, double mastectomy

Over two years ago, Abigail Valletta, of North Carolina, discovered a lump in her breast while in the shower. Valletta, 32, was 14 weeks pregnant at the time and conducting a routine self-check exam while in the shower, according to WRAL. Her doctors reportedly believed the lump was due to pregnancy-related changes, but Valletta wanted more… Read More »

Dental Health Guide for the Busy Woman

Dental Health Guide for the Busy Woman Dental Health Guide for the Busy Woman : Women have unique concerns about oral hygiene. Hormone changes during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause – popularly referred to change of life – as can increase your risk of oral health challenges. Conditions such as diabetes will also affect your oral health.… Read More »