Category: women’s health

Uterine Fibroids and Polyps

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Many women have uterine fibroids and polyps, which are typically benign tumors. These growths don’t…

Several Options Can Relieve Vaginal Dryness and Revive Your Sex Life

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The hormone changes that occur during and after menopause often are accompanied by unwelcome changes…

Frontline: Hot flashes; Dementia; Enjoyable way to improve health

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Dietary Changes Curb Hot Flashes for Some Women Adding soybeans and removing animal-sourced foods from…

Early Detection of Gynecological Cancers Means Better Outcomes

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Breast cancer gets a lot of coverage in health news, but the three gynecologic cancers—cervical,…

For Some Women, the Benefits of Hormone Therapy Outweigh the Risks

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Results released in 2006 from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—a large, randomized trial that studied…

Try Self-Help Strategies to Reduce Urine Leakage

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Urinary incontinence (UI) is very common among postmenopausal women: According to a national poll, 43…

Frontline: Drug for Menopause Symptoms; Knee Osteoarthritis; Alcohol Abuse

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New Drug for Menopause Symptoms Produces Promising Results Hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms (VSM),…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Ablation for varicose veins … Constipation … Antihistamines

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Q: My doctor has recommended a procedure called ablation to remove a painful varicose vein…

A Malfunctioning Thyroid Gland Can Cause Serious Health Problems

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Thyroid disorders aren’t a top health concern for most women, but they are very common:…

OTC Pain Relievers May Pose More Risks Than You Realize

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About 50 million U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain—having pain on most days for the…

Performing Self-Exams Can Aid In Early Detection of Skin Cancer

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Skin cancer may seem less threatening than breast or colon cancer, but if you have…

Watch for Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer and Know Your Risk

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Ovarian cancer is not the type of cancer that most frequently affects women, but it…

Colorectal Cancer Prevention Can Be As Easy As Having a Screening Test

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The number of colorectal cancer diagnoses in the United States has been decreasing steadily for…

Ask Doctor Etingin: Causes of blurry vision … ALS … Body weight and Alzheimer’s disease risk

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Q: What causes blurry vision? A: Blurry vision can be caused by a refractive error,…

Heart Health By the Numbers

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Coronary artery disease (CAD), occurs when the arteries that supply blood to your heart become…

Some Diabetes Medications Provide Multiple Benefits

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The defining characteristic of diabetes is an abnormally high level of sugar (glucose) in the…

Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Results released in 2006 from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—a large, randomized trial that studied…

A Well-Stocked Pantry Is a Smart Start for 2020

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A well-stocked pantry can make meal preparation easier and quicker, but many packaged products are…