Category: Women’s Health

New weight-loss drugs add to options for treating obesity in conjunction with diet and exercise.

Your recent article on recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) didn?t mention much about urination. One of my friends told me that it could influence my chance of getting a UTI. Is that true?

Low levels of thyroid hormone, which might not cause symptoms, can still raise “bad” cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk.

An analysis of National Cancer Institute data indicates that many women with ductal carcinoma in situ may not benefit from lumpectomy and radiation.

It’s important to get treatment for gallstones that cause recurrent pain. Surgery is often necessary to prevent serious complications.

The side effects of flibanserin may not be worth the modest benefits for most women with low sexual desire.

In a randomized controlled trial of 260 postmenopausal women, 800 IU of vitamin D taken daily for a year didn’t prevent bone fractures.

Exercising vigorously for 20 to 40 minutes several times a week can improve aerobic capacity and reduce the risk of premature death.

Alcohol is processed differently from other nutrients. Women metabolize alcohol more slowly than men do.

I?ve been drinking Fresca since I was in college. Lately I?ve been reading that diet drinks may cause weight gain and have other bad effects. Is that true?