Category: Women’s Health

I’ve been diagnosed as having chilblains in the fingers on both hands. What causes chilblains? Is there a cure?

There is growing evidence that long-term use of bisphosphonate drugs, commonly prescribed for osteoporosis, can increase the risk of fractures of the thighbone.

The FDA has approved the first oral medication for treating relapses of multiple sclerosis.

Health and fitness apps for smartphones help users lose weight, track their exercise goals, find information about personal health concerns, and receive updates about public health issues.

I keep hearing that aspirin can help prevent colon cancer, but I have no idea how much I should take. Can you help? I’ve had adenomatous polyps in the past.

Older people who are able to perform better on measures of physical strength such as grip strength and walking speed are likely to live longer than those whose performance was poorer.

A study of lung cancer patients found that those who received early palliative care along with standard medical care lived longer and felt their quality of life was better than those receiving only standard medical care.

How much protein do I need every day? Does it matter what kind I eat?

Research has confirmed concerns that a certain class of diabetes drugs increases the risk of fractures in women, especially those over 65.

I’ve been advised not to take my statin drug, simvastatin, with grapefruit juice. But is it safe to take the medication at night and then drink grapefruit juice in the morning?