In the journals: Soy extracts don’t improve bone density in older women
Adding a soy protein or isoflavone supplement did not prevent bone loss or encourage bone growth in postmenopausal women.
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Measuring how fat we are
Body mass index is the most well-known way of measuring fat stored in the body, but waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio measure different types of fat that may increase the risk of certain health problems.
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The Whipple procedure
About 20 percent of people with pancreatic cancer are candidates for a surgery called the Whipple procedure that removes the part of the organ where most of this type of cancer originates.
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When the lights suddenly go out
Fainting occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or interrupted. An incident of fainting should be reported to a doctor, because if it was caused by a problem in the heart, it may lead to more serious problems.
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In Brief: Pelvic organ prolapse can run in the family
Studies of pelvic organ prolapse suggest that there may be a genetic tendency for the condition to run in families, making it more likely to be inherited and more likely to develop in some pairs of female siblings.
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Meet the METs
A MET is a metabolic equivalent, a measure of how much energy is expended doing a given exercise or activity. Researchers gauge levels of physical activity in METs. A chart shows various activities and how many METs they expend.
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By the way, doctor: Should I get the prostate cancer test I’ve heard about?
I heard about a new test for prostate cancer that’s better than the PSA test. Should I get this test?
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By the way, doctor: Will Levitra overcome the problems caused by finasteride?
Finasteride has been prescribed for my BPH. I think that the most frequent side effect is erectile dysfunction or loss of sexual desire. Would Levitra or a similar drug (like Viagra or Cialis) overcome the side effects of finasteride?
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By the way, doctor: Is there a solution for watery eyes?
I am 63 and have tears running down my face at odd times. Most of the information I’ve found on the Internet is about infants with blocked tear ducts. Can you provide some information about tearing in adults?
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Heart Beat: Lopsided decline in heart disease deaths
Death rates from heart disease had been declining since the 1960s, but recently they have leveled off in men and increased very slightly in women, probably due to increases in obesity and diabetes.
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