HEALTH

Nonsurgical treatment for uterine fibroids available at Brigham and Women's Hospital

In the past, women who have suffered from symptoms due to uterine fibroids have often had a hysterectomy. Today, many women are considering uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), a minimally invasive, nonsurgical treatment that shrinks the fibroids and spares the uterus. More »

Nine ways to prevent cancer

It might surprise you to learn that more than 50 percent of cancers can be prevented. Below, experts at the world renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute offer some simple steps you can take to greatly lower your cancer risk. Remember: When making changes in your lifestyle, start slowly. Choose one or two things to change and then move on to the others. More »

A wide range of women's health services available at Whittier Street

For the health professionals at the Whittier Street Health Center, the mission is twofold: To serve women where they live - in the community - and to meet their various needs, whether through obstetrics, gynecological and family planning services, community outreach or education. More »

Prostate cancer facts and figures

If you don't know, you need to: Prostate cancer is deadly, and more prevalent than you might think. For unknown reasons, the disease is more common in African American men than in whites, and death rates are far higher for black men than whites More »