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Not everyone with thinning bones will develop osteoporosis
The Medicine CabinetQ: My doctor just told me I have thin bones. She calls the problem "osteopenia." Does this mean I'll definitely develop osteoporosis? A: Osteopenia means "too little bone." Osteoporosis, on the other hand, is an advanced form of osteopenia in which the...Tags: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Medical Procedures and Tests, Osteoporosis, Dietary Supplements
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Treatment options can offer relief from vaginal atrophy
Medical Edge from Mayo ClinicDEAR MAYO CLINIC: What exactly is vaginal atrophy? Are there any effective treatments for it, or is it just another part of aging that I will have to live with? ANSWER: Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is the thinning and inflammation of the...Tags: Health Treatments, Gynecology, Hospitals and Clinics, Urinary Incontinence, Medical Specialization
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Coordinated Health opening women's center
HealthThe Lehigh Valley's newest health care facility specifically for women is hosting an open house this evening. Coordinated Health, the integrated hospital network, is welcoming the public to visit its new Women’s Health facility at 1405 Cedar Crest... -
Menopause study has the skinny on belly fat
Lynda Powell is the chairperson of preventive medicine at Rush University Medical Center and the architect of its nearly 20-year-old menopause study that has been following a diverse group of women in Chicago's Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood. I...
Tags: Medical Research, Obesity, Physical Conditions, Diseases and Illnesses, Rush University Medical Center
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The graying of HIV: Hurdles, hope for older adults
Chicago artist Curtis Bewley is the increasingly common face of HIV. At 58, he's lived with the virus for 15 years. Despite being on his fifth treatment regimen, he enjoys an active and healthy lifestyle, working as an advocate for other folks with HIV,...
Tags: Medical Research, Viagra (drug), Psychology, AIDS, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Remarkable Woman: Lauren Streicher
Ten years ago, a Chicago gynecologist began to notice a pattern among her patients. Many of the women who came to Dr. Lauren Streicher for a second opinion after another doctor recommended a hysterectomy, or removal of the uterus, didn't need the...
Tags: Health, Entertainment, Hysterectomy, General Practitioners, Entertainment Events
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Briefs: Harvard Health Letters
Premium Health News ServiceNOT REQUIRING A CO-PAY BOOSTS COLORECTAL SCREENING Eliminating co-pays may convince more people to seek colorectal cancer screening. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurers can't always charge co-pays for certain preventive procedures. In a study in...Tags: Medical Research, Men's Health, Allergies, Colonoscopy, Health
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Whoopi Goldberg brings her strong views to Baltimore
Even if Caryn Elaine Johnson had never changed her name to Whoopi Goldberg, chances are she would have made a splash. Talent will out. The 56-year-old Goldberg, who will offer a sampling of that talent at the Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric on...
Tags: Star Trek (movie, 2009), Ann Coulter, Entertainment, Judaism, Mount Royal
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Eat to support women's health: Wise choices lower disease risk
Premium Health News ServiceWise food choices, such as low-fat dairy and antioxidant-rich vegetables, may protect you against some of today's top diet-related women's health issues. Women are unique--thanks to our complex bodies, composed of a special blend of fat and muscle and...Tags: Bones and Joints, Health, Vitamin D, Nutrition, Vitamin Therapy
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If you can't sleep, try Valerian
Premium Health News ServiceQ. I've tried everything to resolve my insomnia. Would valerian help? A. If you've spent one too many nights staring at your bedside clock, wondering why it's moving so slowly, you're probably familiar with the array of over-the-counter and...Tags: Science and Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Insomnia, Science
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Thursday October 18, 2012
Today is World Menopause Day Thousands of women begin menopause every day in the U.S. and every one will experience menopause differently. This morning Dr. Michelle Warren joins us on World Menopause Day to discuss different treatments and symptoms of...Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, Physical Conditions, York (York, Pennsylvania), Oyster Festival
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The risk factors for breast cancer
Breast cancer affects hundreds of thousands of families each year. A potentially deadly disease, breast cancer is associated with several risk factors. Some of those risk factors, including gender and age, are beyond an individual's control, while other...Tags: Medical Research, Health Treatments, Obesity, Blood, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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