More women than men are victims of stroke, and the consequences for survivors are more serious in women. Medication to dissolve blood clots is available, but must be administered within the first three hours after a stroke to be most effective.
The emergence of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus means that many people will need two separate flu shots to be fully protected.
A study found that women who underwent hypnosis before a breast cancer biopsy or surgical procedure were more relaxed, felt less anxiety and pain, and required less anaesthesia.
Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition characterized by tiny bumps on the back of the upper arms, the front of the thighs, the buttocks, and sometimes the cheeks of the face.
Some people are able to quit smoking without any assistance, but for those who need extra help there are many options: support groups and counseling, nicotine replacement (gums, patches, etc.), and medications.
Women are at as much risk for heart disease as men are. The American Heart Association has compiled a list of guidelines that offer a number of ways women can reduce their risk.
Tick-borne illnesses, once rare, are becoming more common. Insect repellent and treated clothing can help protect you, but if you do find a tick on your skin, it is very important to seek treatment as quickly as possible.
Researchers are exploring how the use of music therapy may aid in the treatment and recovery of cardiovascular patients.
I have stress urinary incontinence and don’t want to have surgery. What can you tell me about Renessa?
I am a 70-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes. I take Glucophage, Glucotrol, and a statin. My diastolic pressure used to be between 70 and 80, but now it’s down into the 50s and 40s. This seems low to me. Could this indicate a problem?