I’m 53 and on the fence about taking a medication for cholesterol. My father had three bypass surgeries during his lifetime. My cholesterol is high (256), but my good cholesterol is also high (62). My LDL cholesterol is 161. Should I take a medication?
A friend was recently diagnosed with whooping cough. Her doctor told her that everyone, no matter what age, should be vaccinated for the disease every 10 years. Is that true?
I have stress urinary incontinence and don’t want to have surgery. What can you tell me about Renessa?
Tick-borne illnesses, once rare, are becoming more common. Insect repellent and treated clothing can help protect you, but if you do find a tick on your skin, it is very important to seek treatment as quickly as possible.
A study found that women who underwent hypnosis before a breast cancer biopsy or surgical procedure were more relaxed, felt less anxiety and pain, and required less anaesthesia.
The emergence of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus means that many people will need two separate flu shots to be fully protected.
More women than men are victims of stroke, and the consequences for survivors are more serious in women. Medication to dissolve blood clots is available, but must be administered within the first three hours after a stroke to be most effective.
All women need to be concerned about osteoporosis, protecting their bones and keeping them strong. Proper nutrition is the key to bone strength: the body needs calcium and vitamin D, and if diet does not provide enough, supplements should be taken.
Analysis of data from the Nurses’ Health Study found that women who got the most physical activity and practiced other healthy habits were half as likely to develop colon cancer.
Morton’s neuroma is a painful thickening of a nerve in the foot typically caused by tight, high-heeled shoes. Conservative treatment (low, roomy shoes, pain relievers, ice) is recommended before surgery is considered.