The Women’s Health Blog

08/02/21

What is Menopause and Can New Technology Delay Its Onset?

Whether we like it or not, menopause is an inevitable part of life. But new technology may soon allow us to delay menopause and choose when to face it.

Water Safety, Dr. Aliabadi OBGYN Los Angeles

07/18/21

How to Keep Your Kids Safe at the Beach and in the Pool

Picture a father playing with his two-year-old son in a hotel swimming pool. The little boy is ecstatic

07/01/21

mRNA Technology in Covid-19 Vaccines Is Working to Cure Cancer

You’ve probably heard a lot about mRNA lately due to its use in Covid-19 vaccines. But did you know mRNA is also being used to combat cancer?

06/14/21

What is High Blood Pressure? Symptoms, Dangers, and Treatments

Almost half of US adults have hypertension. Learn more about the symptoms, dangers, and treatments of this “silent killer.”

06/10/21

Children Are Still Dying in Hot Cars. What You Can Do to Prevent It.

With high temperatures in the 90s expected next week in Southern California, I feel it is important to

05/17/21

Mammograms May Reveal Common Heart Problems

Mammograms are a leading detector of breast cancer. New research suggests signs of breast calcification could also help diagnose potential heart disease.

Woman on phone with baby playing in background

05/11/21

Parents on Phones and the Dangers of Distracted Parenting

Parents get just as distracted by smartphones as teenagers can. But when parents get distracted, it impacts the well-being of their children.

05/04/21

Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccines don’t pose serious risk during pregnancy (new research)

New research is coming out regarding Covid mRNA vaccines and pregnancy. Not only are they safe for you, they may also extend protection to your newborn! Find out more.

04/27/21

Do as I Say and Not as I Do: More Sleep Lowers Dementia Risk

New research, tracking thousands of people from age 50 on, suggests that those of us who sleep six hours or less a night are more likely to develop dementia in their late 70s.

04/21/21

What Causes Joint Pain and Why Women Get It More Than Men

Women tend to be more prone to joint pain and arthritis than men. What causes this gender disparity and what can you do to protect your joints as you age?

04/15/21

Dr. Aliabadi in W Magazine: Is the Pandemic Making Me Lose My Hair?

Dr. Aliabadi is extensively quoted in W Magazine this month on the topic of hair loss during these crazy pandemic times. We wanted to share it with you as the writer did a fantastic job covering this issue.

04/06/21

FDA Names Potentially Bad Ingredients in Sunscreen: What you need to know

There have been a lot of worrisome reports recently about the health effects of chemical ingredients found in most sunscreens. Some experts are concerned that, because some of these chemicals are readily absorbed into the user’s body, they might lead to skin irritation, hormonal disruption, fertility problems – and even skin cancer.

03/22/21

What You Need to Know About Episiotomies in the 21st Century

In coping with the unstoppable nature of childbirth, earlier obstetric physicians sometimes adopted practices that seemed sensible at the time. Some of those grandfathered features of obstetric practice are now undergoing much-needed scrutiny. One such practice is the routine use of an episiotomy.

03/15/21