A study found that women who consumed a greater percentage of their daily calcium intake from dietary sources had a higher bone mineral density than women who got more of their calcium from a supplement.
Research from the Women’s Health Initiative found a strong correlation between a woman’s level of optimism or cynicism and risk or heart disease, cancer, or death from any cause.
Essential tremor is a condition that causes involuntary movement of the hands, and sometimes the head. It can be managed with certain medications and lifestyle adjustments.
I’m 78. I had breast cancer nine years ago and have been taking Arimidex for six years. I have pain and some bleeding after intercourse, despite using Astroglide. My gynecologist prescribed vaginal estrogen cream. Is that safe for me?
Though the drug-resistant bacterial infection known as MRSA typically occurs in hospital settings, new cases have developed as patients are discharged and bring the infection with them into their communities.
I’m 40, and for the past few years I’ve been starting to yawn whenever I get an intense aerobic workout. Is this something I should worry about?
Taking a daily supplement of B vitamins could reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration.
In a study, women who followed a program of exercises designed to strengthen neck and shoulder muscles experienced a significant decrease in neck pain.
The Women’s Health Initiative found that hormone therapy wasn’t helpful for avoiding dementia there was some suggestion that it might even cause cognitive problems. Am I at risk for dementia by continuing hormone therapy?
The results of the JUPITER trial suggested that people with normal cholesterol should take a statin, but questions remain about long-term effectiveness. One’s level of cardiovascular risk should be the primary factor in deciding whether to take a statin.