Category: Women’s Health

Low back pain is caused by disc rupture or arthritis. It can be treated with painkillers, exercise, physical therapy, steroid injections, or surgery.

The glycemic index indicates how fast carbs are converted to sugar. Substitute low-glycemic natural foods for sugary, starchy, and processed foods.

The grams of protein in a serving of meat aren’t the same as the weight of a portion because protein makes up only part of a food’s weight.

Four ways to save on prescription drugs are to use generics, eliminate unnecessary drugs, stop buying supplements, and compare prices.

A study has shown that a 5-mg dose of testosterone cream restores premenopausal levels in women.

Dr. Anne Fabiny discusses how she prepares for exercising outdoors in cold weather.

Holidays tend to intensify feelings across the emotional spectrum. If you dread them, you can develop survival strategies. If you love them, enjoy and reap the health benefits.

A study found that high-dose flu vaccine is 24% more effective than the regular dose in older people.

Some irregular heartbeats are benign: others can be serious, requiring medical attention. They can be treated with drugs, electric shock, devices, or surgery.

There are effective treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, arthritis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and wrist fractures.