Category: Women’s Health

New Pap test guidelines have prompted some health experts to question the value of annual gynecological exams.

Women who quit smoking can dramatically increase their life span, according to a study of more than one million women conducted in Britain.

Alzheimer’s disease research has started to focus on prevention. Investigators are looking at targets such as beta-amyloid and tau tangles in the brain, as well as inflammation and blood vessel damage.

After a negative colonoscopy at age 50, less invasive screening tests may be just as accurate, but carry less expense and risk for complications, than repeating the colonoscopy every 10 years.

Older women who are being treated with trastuzumab (Herceptin), alone or with a class of chemotherapy drugs called anthracyclines, may be at increased risk for heart failure and heart muscle damage.

Cataracts, dry eyes, and presbyopia are common eye conditions among older women. Having regular eye exams can detect serious problems early and help avoid vision loss.

Enlarged font sizes available on digital tablets can improve reading speed and comfort in people with vision loss.

Adopting healthier lifestyle habits doesn’t happen at once, but is a process that happens in stages. Setbacks along the way are normal, but they provide opportunities for growth and learning.

Is it true that women are more susceptible than men to the effects of alcohol, and if so, why is this?

Many older women have an underactive or overactive thyroid gland, yet don’t meet the criteria for hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. A blood test can reveal a subclinical thyroid problem.