Is Hair Loss a Common Part of Aging?

Thinning hair and bald patches are surprisingly common in women

Monday, June 13, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Women's Hair Loss: Causes, Treatments and Solutions Thinning hair and bald patches are surprisingly common in women. See the progression, causes, treatments and styling options for women's hair loss. Get more information on... Read more ...  Slideshows Women's Health: A Visual Guide to Uterine Fibroids Uterine fibroids are a common problem for women, but that doesn't mean they're commonly understood. Learn about the different types of uterine fibroids as well as their... Read more ... Skin and Beauty: The Truth About Beauty Product Dangers Learn the truth about beauty product dangers. Hair straighteners, dyes, shampoos, creams, and cosmetics are bad for your health. Learn the options for those who want fewer and... Read more ...  News Dangerous Urinary Tract Infections Common in Nursing Homes Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in nursing home residents can often have serious effects, including delirium, debilitating falls and even fatal blood infections. Now, new research... Read more ... Don't Get Caught Without Your Sunscreen Heading out on a warm, sunny day? Don't forget to cover up -- with sunscreen. "Everybody -- and I mean everybody -- needs sunscreen," Dr. Jennifer Caudle a family medicine... Read more ... Health Tip: Fight Inflammation With Diet and Exercise Inflammation may behind everything from pain to heart disease. But there are ways to fight it. Here are suggestions from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics... Read more ... Older Runners Can Maintain Their 'Fuel Efficiency' Runners over age 65 could burn oxygen at nearly the same rate as much younger runners, a new study finds. The rate of oxygen consumption is what researchers call "running economy."... Read more ...  Drugs and Medications ibandronate, Boniva GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes PRESCRIPTION: Yes USES: Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in women after menopause. The optimum duration of treatment has not... Read more ... Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home