Recent findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition outlined a study of nearly 1,400 women. Researchers found correlations between a woman’s intake of trans fats (which raise “bad” cholesterol) and the size of her baby. The … [Read more...] about Trans Fat Can Lead to Bigger Babies

  According to the National Cancer Institute, endometrial cancer is both the most common type of uterine cancer, and the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. It accounts for nearly six percent of all cancers in women in the … [Read more...] about MRI Can Help Detect Endometrial Cancers

It’s a great time to make your annual appointments with a WHMC doctor. You can use this year's remaining health care spending account dollars to pay your co-pays.  A list of insurances accepted can be found here. … [Read more...] about It’s Not Too Late for Your Annual Exam

Recent news reports indicate Beaumont Health System and Beaumont Physician Organization are in the process of notifying thousands of members and physicians that they will no longer be accepting Blue Care Network (BCN) insurance, which is provided by … [Read more...] about Do you know a mom-to-be who is a member of Blue Care Network?

Many women find their annual gynecological exam a stressful experience. But a few minutes of “poking and prodding” can save a woman’s life. During a patient’s yearly exam, her physician will look for lumps in the breast, either through a breast exam … [Read more...] about Why is Gynecological Health Important?

For most parents, discussing puberty with their daughter can be an embarrassing conversation. But it’s an essential life lesson in order to make sure a young woman is educated about the changes occurring in her body. “Some girls enter puberty earlier … [Read more...] about The Birds and the Bees