Category: Women’s Health

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a test they say can detect ovarian and endometrial cancers from fluid taken during a routine Pap test.

Vitamin D supplements do not appear to be effective for reducing pain and slowing the progression of knee osteoarthritis.

A physical maneuver called the Epley maneuver can help ease positional vertigo, but won’t do anything for tinnitus.

Nearly a third of American adults have high blood pressure, and in about half this condition is poorly controlled. Controlling blood pressure can help avert cardiovascular disease.

Testosterone therapy is not currently FDA-approved to treat low libido in women. Experts say there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend this therapy for women.

People with vision loss, particularly women, are more likely to restrict their social activities out of a fear of falling.

Glucosamine and chondroitin are dietary supplements advertised to ease osteoarthritis pain and maintain cartilage. Large trials show that they offer little benefit for treating osteoarthritis, except perhaps in people with moderate to severe pain.

Older adults who feel lonely face more than double the risk of developing dementia, according to a study of more than 2,000 people in Amsterdam.

People who have a positive attitude about the aging process have an easier time recovering from disability than those with a negative attitude.

Probiotics may help ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. But they shouldn’t be used by individuals with compromised immune systems.