Many factors can alter a person’s menstrual flow and make their period unusually light. Body weight, exercise, and stress can all cause light periods and knowing why can be helpful. Lighter periods than normal do not usually cause concern. People often find their menstrual flow varies from month-to-month, and some months are naturally lighter than…
Cramps are a common problem during menstruation, but periods are not the only thing that can cause aches and pains in the stomach or pelvic area. While some people experience light cramps and a feeling of heaviness during and just before their period, others can experience severe pain or pain that occurs at different times…
Of the many exciting developments in American wine, one of the most interesting for me is the arrival of good gamays, primarily in Oregon and California. It would be wonderful to survey some of these wines, but sadly there simply are not enough to go around. I have gamay on the brain, though, and as…
While taking a home pregnancy test is quite simple, sometimes the result can cause confusion. One typical situation is when a person gets a faint positive line. Even if the line is faint, it is likely that pregnancy has occurred. Home pregnancy tests are a fairly accurate way to detect a pregnancy. Some tests are…
A new clinical trial for the drug ibudilast offers much-needed hope for people living with multiple sclerosis — a neurological condition that affects primarily women and has limited treatment options. Using MRI scans, researchers were able to see that the new drug slows down brain shrinkage in people with MS. The results of the trial,…