After recent concerns about the possibility that bisphosphonate drugs taken for osteoporisis could cause thigh fractures, an analysis of three studies found incidence of this injury to be extremely rare.
Is it true that cataracts are made of calcium? Can I do anything to avoid getting a cataract? What about diet?
A Dutch study found that in-home phototherapy treatment for psoriasis was as effective as receiving the treatment in a hospital, and cost about the same.
The cause of the skin condition psoriasis is not known, but may be a combination of heredity and immune system response. It is not curable, but can often be managed with various treatment methods.
Physical activity can help prevent weight gain in women who are not overweight, but for those who are already overweight or obese, exercise alone is not enough to prevent weight gain.
Changes in life circumstances may cause tensions in a relationship, even between people who have been together for a long time. A couples therapist can help partners or spouses deal with such problems and issues.
My mother took DES when she was pregnant with me. I’m now 69, my daughter is 41, and we’ve both had gynecological problems. What particular risks do we have because of our DES exposure, and what can we do about them?
Patellofemoral (kneecap) pain can be caused by stress from overuse, tendinitis, misalignment, arthritis, or injury. Strengthening the surrounding muscles, especially the quadriceps, is the best way to ease or prevent kneecap pain.
I’ve been trying to lose weight for a long time and nothing seems to work. What do you know about the HCG diet?
Mammography has been an essential tool in the early detection and treatment of breast cancer for decades. New imaging technologies such as MRI and ultrasound are augmenting diagnosis.