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The Doctor's Corner: An early start on treating menopause
This is the first of a two-part series updating women of all ages on the use of hormones. It is a pleasure to be back putting pencil to paper with good news for women going through "the change." A Global Consensus Statement, hot off the press in the...Tags: Osteoporosis, Medical Specialization, Physical Conditions, Healthcare Provider, Yale University
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Day Trips from the Lehigh Valley
DAY TRIPPIN' •Eagles/Carolina pre-season game, Aug. 15. $80. Whitehall-Coplay PTO, Rhonda, 610-266-1995. •"Noah," lunch at Shady Maple, July 24. $88. Landis Valley Village, Wilbur Chocolate, Sturgis Pretzels, lunch, Aug. 20. $74. "Motown,"...Tags: Yankee Stadium, Holiday Vacations, PNC Park, Mystic Seaport, IMAX
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Dr. Richard Bosshardt: Niacin can boost effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Question: I have been on medications for my cholesterol but, so far, the improvement has not been enough. Now, my doctor wants to start me on Niacin. I have read a little about this but am worried about the possible side effects. Can you tell more about...Tags: High Cholesterol, Healthy Diet, High Blood Pressure, Statins (drugs), Dietary Supplements
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Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy helps understanding of difficult decision
St. Louis Post-DispatchPatients and experts say that actress Angelina Jolie's stunning announcement Tuesday that she had her breasts removed after learning she carried a genetic mutation that increases the risk of breast cancer will help others understand the issues behind...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, Angelina Jolie, Genetics
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Dr. Jerome L. Sullivan III: Pathologist conceived of 'iron hypothesis'
Dr. Jerome L. Sullivan III, the pathologist who first theorized of a link between heart disease and iron levels in the blood, died Friday of complications from diabetes. He was 68. Sullivan, a physician, scientist and professor, was recognized around...Tags: Pathology, Hospitals and Clinics, Florida State University, Medical Specialization, Diseases and Illnesses
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Pool exercise may build strength, reduce falls
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who did a high-intensity aquatic workout for six months increased their strength and suffered fewer falls, in a new study that suggests bone- and muscle-building resistance can be achieved with the right kinds of water...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Vitamin D, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Science and Technology, Osteoporosis
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Vitamin D put to the test
Vitamin D is one of the most widely used supplements. Doctors have long recommended it along with calcium to help prevent bone fractures. However, recent studies have cast doubt on vitamin D’s benefits for healthy women. With sales of vitamin D at...
Tags: Vitamin D, Osteoporosis, Consumers, Mineral Supplements, Dietary Supplements
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Want To Feel 30 When You're 65?
RESEARCH OVERWHELMINGLY SHOWS THAT REGULAR EXERCISE LOWERS THE RISK FOR MANY DISEASES, ENHANCES THE FUNCTIONING OF VIRTUALLY EVERY PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEM IN THE HUMAN BODY AND IMPROVES PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. UNFORTUNATELY, FEWER THAN 40 PERCENT OF...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, Physical Conditions, High Blood Pressure, Weight
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Health Check Up: Assessing Your Risk For Breast & Ovarian Cancer
Many women today are unaware of their risk for breast and ovarian cancer. One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime during their lives. Almost 300,000 women each year are diagnosed with invasive and non-invasive breast...
Tags: Health Organizations, Breast Cancer, Medical Specialization, Colon Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses
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Different forms of calcium supplements for bone strength
Dear Pharmacist: I'm concerned about my bone density because I was told I have osteopenia. Are all calcium supplements the same? Do you have other recommendations? — A.F., New York Dear A.F.: Osteopenia, or lower-than-normal bone density, is...
Tags: Chromium (dietary supplement), Vitamin D, Osteoporosis, Mineral Supplements, Dietary Supplements
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Fruit, Mediterranean diet tied to fewer hot flashes
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who eat diets high in fruit, certain vegetables, pasta and red wine are less likely to have hot flashes and night sweats during menopause, a new study from Australia suggests. Researchers found that of about 6,000...Tags: Diets and Dieting, Nutrition, Science and Technology, Breast Cancer, Women's Health
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Until past menopause, birth control necessary to prevent unwanted pregnancy
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 44 and would like to discontinue taking birth control pills. Do I need to use another form of contraception if I want to avoid getting pregnant? At what point is it safe to assume that won't happen? ANSWER: Many women wonder if...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Specialization, Physical Conditions, High Blood Pressure, Plan B (drug)
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