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| "Breast Cancer Can Be Beaten", by Cheryl Greene |
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On March 22, 1996 I was diagnosed with Stage III, High Risk, Inflammatory Breast Cancer. My doctor told us that I would probably live until Christmas. I decided that I would not give up. I had too much to live for!
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| "Caring For Those With Alzheimer's Disease", by Emmy award winning actress, Miss Linda Dano |
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Celebrity Guest, Emmy award winning actress, Miss Linda Dano, discusses her personal experience with her father's battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
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| "Endometriosis", by Actress Karen Duffy |
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For years, I smiled for the cameras and hid how I felt. I did what too many women do -- wrote off my period pain as just part of being a woman. I thought I knew everything about being a female until I realized what I thought were regular monthly cramps, weren’t regular at all.
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| "Graduation into Menopause", with singer Patti Labelle |
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Super dynamo, singing sensation Patti LaBelle went into menopause 10 years ago. . .now 56, with a new CD, a national concert tour, a new book, and a new television show all within one year, she’s thrown the phrase “Finished At Fifty” out the window!
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| "Hollywood Hopes For Final Go-Round With Diabetes" With Actress Halle Berry |
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Diabetes is the fourth-leading cause of death in the US and claims more than 180,000 lives each year.
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| "Living With It" - Judy Pickett Is Outrunning Breast Cancer and Setting the Pace for Other Women |
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Three-time breast cancer survivor Judy Pickett, currently undergoing chemotherapy, is more than halfway to her goal of running 100 cancer benefit races throughout the country to show that women with breast cancer can lead a full and active life.
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| "Menopause and Treatment Options", by actress Cheryl Ladd |
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Cheryl Ladd is currently working with Dr. Donnica and other women physicians on Baseline 50, a national campaign to educate women about menopause and its treatment options including HRT.
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| "Menopause", by supermodel Lauren Hutton |
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Lauren Hutton is the most photographed woman in the world. She was the world’s first supermodel and is a super role model for women entering menopause: she is the celebrity spokesperson for the
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| "My Battle with Blood Clots", by FBI agent John Douglas |
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I've tracked a number of insidious culprits, but my most formidable foe has been blood clots, or what my friends in the medical community call,
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| "Obesity", by actor Michael Badalucco |
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Obesity is a national epidemic. More than 97 million Americans -- that is 55 percent of the U.S. population -- are overweight. I know first-hand that battling weight can be a depressing and frustrating experience since most diets produce only temporary results.
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| "Osteoarthritis of the Knee", by LPGA Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez |
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I believe many other people with OA of the knee can benefit from Synvisc to maintain their active lifestyles. I encourage anyone with knee pain to see a knee specialist, and ask him or her about Synvisc.
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| "Overactive Bladder", by actress Debbie Reynolds |
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After suffering for years with overactive bladder, Debbie Reynolds is sharing her personal story to encourage people with the condition to seek proper diagnosis and treatment.
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| "POPSMEAR: Overcoming Cervical Cancer", by Christine Baze |
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“I’m going to be a rock star!” That was my dream in January of 2000, when I quit my day job to pursue fulltime my one true passion, music. My band was doing great and I could not have been happier. One week later, I saw blood. Immediately, I called my gynecologist.
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| "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder", by actor Noah Wyle |
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Post-Traumatic stress disorder can happen to anyone who goes through a traumatic event. It could be a physical or sexual assault, a natural disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake, a serious accident or even the sudden, unexpected death of a loved one.
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| "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder", with Ms. Kellie Greene |
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Ms. Kellie Greene is the National Spokesperson for the Pfizer/YWCA “Moving Past Trauma PTSD Community Outreach Program and founder of SOAR (Speaking OutAbout Rape).
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| "ShopWellWithYou.com: Personal Shopping Service for Women with Cancer", by Emily Spivack |
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Using clothing as a means towards individual empowerment and healing, Shop Well with You is a wellness program that gives each woman the tools to boost morale and self-confidence which may have been affected due to the changes to her body as a result of cancer and its treatments.
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| "Smoking Cessation", by cover model/entrepreneur/activist Christy Turlington |
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Supermodel Christy Turlington has graced the cover of so many magazines,her face has become almost synonymous with beauty and fashion. In a presentation adapted from a speech she gave to the Society for Women's Health Research, Christy speaks, not as a famous model, but as a super role model for women everywhere. Christy is a spokesperson for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) advocating smoke-free healthy lifestyles.
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| "Stop Ankylosing Spondylitis!", by Actress Mimi Kennedy |
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Mimi Kennedy talks about Ankylosing Spondylitis. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is basically arthritis of the spine. “Anklos” means bent, or bowed. “Spondy” means vertebrae.
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| "Surviving Ovarian Cancer", by Ginger Ackerman Smith |
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The first and most important thought I would like to express to you is that every single day is important and worth living like it is your last. If there are any gifts from cancer (and there are several), it is the ability to focus on and prioritize what is most important to you.
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| "The Cause for Cancer Research and Clinical Studies", by Three-Time Tour de France Winner Lance Armstrong |
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Cancer is a disease that touches everyone. More than one million Americans are diagnosed with cancer every year, making the odds of cancer striking close to home pretty likely. No doubt you, a family member, or someone you know has been affected by cancer.
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| "The Importance of Osteoporosis Testing", by award-winning actress Rita Moreno |
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Celebrity guest and award-winning actress, Rita Moreno, discusses osteoporosis prevention, detection and treatment.
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| "Throwing" Your Back Out |
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Every so often, sometimes for no reason at all, I throw my back out and can't even walk for a few days. My doctor tells me to rest and take ibuprofen. Is that my only option?
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| "Thyroid Dysfunction", by Olympic champion Gail Devers |
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Olympic champion Gail Devers discusses her experience with thyroid dysfunction, and effective ways to control this common disease.
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| "Virginia SLAM!", with singer/songwriter Leslie Nuchow |
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Leslie Nuchow began Virginia SLAM! as a counter movement against the Virginia Slims’ record label, Woman Thing Music. Virginia SLAM! produced two SLAM! concerts in 1997 and 1998, featuring the Indigo Girls and Shawn Mullins that focused on keeping the tobacco industry out of music.
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| "Vulvodynia", by Lauren Kunis |
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Developing Vulvodynia has been life-altering. Being an outspoken voice in the community seems like second nature to me. This disease robs us of any normalcy that others have. My goal is to bring awareness about this disease to every woman.
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| "We Don’t Have the Right to Remain Silent", by Actress S. Epatha Merkerson |
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As police lieutenant Anita Van Buren on NBC’s “Law & Order,” my television role is to help fight crime, but off camera, my role is to help fight a different battle - lung cancer.
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| "Young Entrepreneurs", Princeton Alumni Weekly |
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Moore would encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to define success for themselves. That way,
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| 5 Questions To Ask Your Physician For Women Over 40 |
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All medical conditions, including wellness, can be discussed in terms of five primary areas: prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. In this article, we discuss five general questions that all women in their 40’s should discuss with their physicians, one in each of these areas.
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| A Variety of Bladder Problems |
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I am a 34-year-old woman with a bladder problem. I have a pain in my right side that never stops. I go to the bathroom about 7 times at night and experience a lot of pain when having sex. Please help!
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| Abdominal Cramps and Diarrhea (IBS) |
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I've been suffering from bouts of abdominal cramps and diarrhea for as long as I can remember, but recently my symptoms have gotten much worse. Now it seems as though every time I have the urge to go I can barely make it to the toilet in time, and I'm almost afraid to leave the house for fear of being too far from the bathroom.
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| Abdominal Hernia |
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Last month I strained by lower back and abdomen while moving a heavy box, and the pain and tenderness around my navel haven't gone away since. My husband thinks it's a hernia, but isn't that a male health problem?
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| Abdominal Muscle Separation |
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I recently had someone tell me that they saw a special on TV that said sometimes abdominal muscles can separate, and not heal. How do I find out more about this? How do I find out if this is what's happened to me?
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| Abdominal Pain (Lower Right Side) |
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Pain of any kind, especially when it’s recurring, is not normal and should never be set on the back burner.
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| Abdominal Pain Decisionnaire |
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A decisionnaire that will help you understand the questions your physician or emergency room physician will ask when seeking medical attention for abdominal pain.
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| Abdominal Pain: Just Gas Or An Emergency? |
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Most of us have had some kind of stomach or side pain; it’s usually a stitch or a cramp and passes with time and rest. But how do you know if it’s something more serious—or even something that should be evaluated in the emergency room?
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| Absence of Menses While on the Pill |
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I'm 35 years old, and have been taking birth control pills since I was about 16. I haven't had a period for about 3 months now, and I'm concerned. My gynecologist just laughed at me and told me this is very common, and not to worry. Should I be concerned?
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| Achilles Tendonitis from Wearing High Heels |
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High heels are my favorite fashion accessory but after we got our first snowstorm last week I had to switch to flats for safety’s sake. Now my feet are killing me! I keep getting these sharp pains that shoot up the backs of my heels. Why does it hurt when I wear my sensible shoes and boots?
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| Achilles Tendonitise |
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A few weeks ago I started walking before work. It was going pretty well, until the back of my ankle just above my right heel started hurting. I already gave up walking, but it still hurts. What should I do
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| Acne Scars |
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As a teenager I suffered from severe acne, and while I haven't had a breakout in years, I still have quite a few scars along my cheeks and forehead. They make me just as self-conscious as the actual acne. I know it's holding me back from being more outgoing with coworkers and friends. Is there help for me?
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| Acrochordons, Also Known as Skin Tags |
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Skin tags, or acrochordons, are common, harmless skin overgrowths that may develop on the face, neck, armpits, and groin.
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| Acupuncture and Morning Sickness |
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Dr. Donnica discusses the effectiveness of acupuncture to treat nausea, vomiting, and morning sickness in a question and answer format.
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| Adult ADD |
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In adults, ADD symptoms are similar to those seen in children: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
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| Adult Immunization Awareness Week |
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Dr. Donnica Moore discusses questions to ask your doctor to update your immunizations as an adult.
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| Adult Vaccines |
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Before the kids went back to school, you checked to make sure they were up-to-date on their vaccines...but what about yours?
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| Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease |
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25 years ago, dementia was considered an inevitable part of aging. Now we are learning Alzheimer’s may not be inevitable after all!
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| Aerobic Shopping |
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While mall walking can be great exercise--especially when carrying lots of packages (or a child)--the healthiest walk you take may be the one that by-passes the food court.
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| Aisha Tyler Sets A Healthy Example For Bones |
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An estimated 10 million or more Americans have osteoporosis. This condition is defined as low bone mass accompanied by structural deterioration of bone,leading to weakened bones and the increased risk of spine, hip, and wrist fractures.
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| Alcohol And Breastfeeding |
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Do you know of any research on the impact of alcohol consumption on a breastfed baby? I am wondering if light consumption (1/2 glass of wine 2-3 times per week) is okay. I did drink small amounts infrequently when breastfeeding my first two children but am feeling guilty about it this time.
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| Alicia Minshew reveals her secrets to living a healthy lifestyle and the luxuries of a youthful spirit |
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All My Children soap-star, Alicia Minshew has been naturally thin all her life. She is one of the many people out there who struggles to gain weight, rather than lose it. Alicia’s killer body, luscious hair, radiant skin, and youthful spirit are the fruits of living a healthy lifestyle.
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| Alternative Medicine |
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Americans now make more than 600 million visits to alternative practitioners per year, almost double the number of visits per year to family physicians source: Prevention, 7/99; p. 49). And while 4 out of 10 Americans say they have tried some form of alternative medicine, 7 out of 10 who do, have not shared this information with their physicians.
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| Alternative Medicine |
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In general, when we talk about alternative medicine, we’re talking about medicines, foods or modalities that do not meet the research-based standards of what we call
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| Alternatives to Laxatives for Hemorrhoids |
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I suffer from painful hemorrhoids and I’ve been using laxatives for about six months to prevent straining during bowel movements. Trouble is, now I think I might be addicted to them. Whenever I stop taking the laxatives I get extremely constipated. Is there any way to break free of these pills and stay regular?
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| Alternatives to Surgery for Reducing Breast Size |
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Are there any alternatives to surgery for women seeking breast reductions? Can a woman reduce her breast size by one or at least a half cup size through any changes in diet or intensive exercise?
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| Alzheimer’s Disease Decisionnaire |
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Do you or a loved one have the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Determine whether you are at risk for Alzheimers by taking Dr. Donnica's decisionnaire.
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| American Medical Women’s Association |
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The American Medical Women’s Association is the only national organization of women physicians and medical students.
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| Amy Grant Has Faith About Defeating Pediatric Cancers |
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There's an old saying that "a stitch in time saves nine." When it comes to promoting the Quilt of Dreams campaign for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,singer Amy Grant knows that a stitch in time may actually save lives.
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| An Aspirin a Day Keeps the Heart Attacks at Bay |
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We know aspirin and its ability to reduce blood clotting is lifesaving as well. When two aspirin are chewed in the first minutes of a heart attack, it can stop or reduce heart damage and save lives.
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| Androgen Excess |
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Last year I noticed hair beginning to grow on my face and out of my nose. As if that's not bad enough, I'm also showing signs of balding!
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| Anesthesia For Outpatient Surgery, by Barry L. Friedberg, MD |
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Barry L. Friedberg, MD, answers a question regarding anesthesia options associated with outpatient cosmetic surgery.
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| Anthrax, Bioterrorism & Children's Health, by Alan Greene, M.D., F.A.A.P. |
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Noted pediatrician, Alan Greene, discusses anthrax treatment in children. Dr. Greene also discusses side effects of the antibiotics used to treat anthrax.
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| Antidepressants and Breastfeeding |
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Dr. Donnica Moore discusses the use of antidepressants while breastfeeding in a question and answer format.
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| Antidepressants and Conception |
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My doctor put me on Prozac for depression over a year ago. Now we want to have a baby. I have not been able to conceive and have been trying for four months. Could it be the Prozac?
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| Antidepressants: Side Effects and Alternatives |
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I've been taking medication for the past three years to help with my depression, and I've gained a lot of weight because of it. I really want to do something natural instead so I don't have to take the pills anymore. What can I do?
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| Anxiety and Driving |
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Anxiety disorders are very common in women. There are five kinds: social phobias, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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| Anxiety Disorders |
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Anxiety Disorders Health Links and Resources
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| Anxiety in Women |
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Anxiety disorders are at least twice as common in women as they are in men. There are five kinds: social phobias, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
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| Are “Low Carb” Diets Safe? |
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Many people rave about the high-protein,low-carbohydrate diets—like the Atkins diet—but they’re raving both pros and cons.
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| Are you at risk for a brain attack? |
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We all know about heart attacks—but have you ever heard of a brain attack? You may be more familiar with its other name: stroke.
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| Are You at Risk for a Heart Attack or Stroke? |
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Heart attacks and strokes combined kill nearly half a million American women each year. What are your risks?
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| Are You Spending More Time With Your Doctor? |
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A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine (1/18/01) disputes the widely held notion that managed care has reduced the amount of time doctors spend with their patients. If anything, according to this study, office visits may be getting longer!
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| Are You Taking St. John’s Wort? |
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Many people who take St. John’s Wort are not aware that it has side effects, just like any other medication. An important summer warning: If you take St. John’s wort, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. St. John's wort may increase the sensitivity of your skin to the sun.
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| Arm Numbness and Tingling During Exercise |
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When I exercise for more than 20 minutes, my left arm seems to feel like it is falling asleep. Is this something I should be concerned about?
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| Arthritis |
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Arthritis Health Links and Resources
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| Arthritis and Acupuncture |
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I've heard a lot about acupuncture lately--can it help with arthritis pain?
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| Arthritis Decisionnaire |
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How do you know if you have arthritis? Take Dr. Donnica’s Decisionnaire ™. Check off all the points that apply to you and take this list with you when you consult your physician.
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| Arthritis in General |
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Arthritis is common in women mostly because of the hormones, which probably have an influence on the immune system. The female hormones might be influencing the immune system and cause arthritis in women.
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| Arthritis In Women |
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There are now known to be more than 100 types of arthritis. Five of those account for nine out of ten cases: osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), fibromyalgia, lupus, and gout.
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| Arthritis Management |
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Dr. Donnica's Top 5 Tips for Managing Arthritis.
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| Arthritis Myths |
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Dr. Donnica debunks 5 common myths about arthritis.
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| Aspirin and Asthma |
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I’m asthmatic, and whenever I take aspirin to relieve a headache or muscle pain, I wind up congested and sometimes even gasping for air. Why is aspirin triggering my asthma attacks, and is there anything else I can safely take for pain?
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| Aspirin, Your Heart and You, by Cynthia D. Mulrow, MD |
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Women need to take care of their hearts. Every year, nearly 500,000 American women suffer a heart attack, making it the single leading cause of death of American women.
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| Asthma Among Women |
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Are we doing too good a job at protecting our children from germs? The “hygiene theory” proposes that allergies and asthma are increasing, in part, because children’s immune systems are not being properly primed through early exposure to infections.
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| Asthma and Exercise |
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What did 1 in 6 American athletes have in common at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games? According to a recent study, they shared a history of asthma.
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| Asthma During Pregnancy, by Michael P. Carson, M.D. |
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Michael P. Carson, M.D., discusses asthma during pregnancy and the importance of avoiding an asthma attack while expecting.
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| Atopic Dermatitis |
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I’ve developed these itchy red patches above my eyebrows. The skin looks dry and scaly, but it actually feels a little greasy, and it’s impossible to cover up with makeup. Is there any way to clear it up fast?
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| Audrey Hepburn’s Spirit Still Heals The World’s Children |
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While Audrey Hepburn won her first Academy Award for Roman Holiday at age 24 and starred in such screen classics as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Funny Face and Sabrina, her most important roles were as a mother and a tireless advocate for the world’s children.
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| Avoiding Long-term Medication Side Effects |
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I feel like I've taken every medicine there is for arthritis, but I'm worried about the long-term side effects. What can I do to prevent them?
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| Back Pain |
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“Oh, my aching back!” This common complaint can signal many different medical problems, both physical and psychological.
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| Bacterial Vaginosis Testing |
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Should pregnant women be tested for bacterial vaginosis?
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| Bad Body Odor |
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When people talk about "bad body odor," the source is usually the mouth, underarms, genital area, or feet. Sweat itself is odorless, but a bad "sweaty smell" can develop after sweat reacts with bacteria on skin.
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| Beating the Genetics of Diabetes |
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I have a strong family history of type II diabetes and I feel like I'm doomed to repeat it. I am 35 years old. Is there anything I can do to change my destiny?
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| Becky Hammon Shoots to Eliminate Cervical Cancer |
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Becky Hammon talks about cervical cancer prevention.
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| Bed Bugs |
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During a recent business trip, I stayed in a swanky hotel and I seem to have had some sort of allergic reaction to something in the room. I’ve been home for a week now and what started as a rash on my stomach that looked like a line of small red welts has grown into a half-dozen ugly patches that itch like crazy! What’s going on?
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| Beverly Johnson Spotlights Hysterectomy Awareness |
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Former supermodel Beverly Johnson enjoyed fame and fortune because of her beauty. But Johnson is all brains when it comes to uterine health issues.
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| Bill Phillips Weighs In On Eating Right For Life |
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“I don’t believe in diets,” states Phillips, who has helped millions of readers lose weight and get fit through his best-selling Body for Life books.
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| Birth Control |
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Birth Control links and resources.
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| Birth Control Pills & Cancer Risk |
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Is it true that birth control pills actually decrease your risk of cancer?
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| Black Cohosh: A Safe Alternative For Menopause Symptom Management, by Maida Taylor, MD |
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Dr. Maida Taylor explains hormone replacement therapy, it's side effects, and the use of black cohosh as an alternative to HRT.
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| Black Hairy Tongue |
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Frequent use of bacteria-killing mouthwashes can disrupt the natural balance of mouth flora, causing fungi or chromogenic (color-changing) bacteria to collect and form a dark coating.
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| Bladder Woes Become Bedroom Foes |
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Dr. Donnica Moore discusses the symptoms of overactive bladder and its effects on bedroom activity and social life.
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| Blepharitis |
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blepharitis, which is a common inflammatory malady of the eyelids that interferes with tear-producing glands and irritates surrounding skin.
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| Blisters in the Nose |
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I get painful blisters on the inside of my nose that can last up to three weeks. What’s causing this, and how can I get rid of them for good?
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| Bloating |
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Why do I get so bloated before I have my period? What can I do to prevent it?
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| Blood Clots |
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The National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia - This consumer organization addresses major treatment issues to prevent thrombosis.
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| Blood Clots: An Overlooked Women's Health Issue, by Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD |
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Blood clots can affect anyone from Olympic athletes to ailing senior citizens, and women are prime candidates for this condition.
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| Bob Dole Campaigns For Better Healthcare |
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| Boils |
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I have been getting boils for about 5 years. I have read that recurrent boils are a symptom of diabetes. Is this true?
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| Bone Density Tests and Differing Results |
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The most dramatic period of bone loss for women is in the first 5 years of menopause.
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| Books and Tapes |
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Dr. Donnica's Book and Tape Recommendations
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| Boomer Esiason Mounts Winning Drive Against Cystic Fibrosis |
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there’s no bigger moment in all of pro football than playing in the Super Bowl. But Boomer Esiason would gladly give up his NFL legacy if he could emerge victorious over a far greater adversary – cystic fibrosis.
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| Brain Tumors |
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Brain Tumor Links and Resources
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| Breast and Cervical Screening--How Well Are We Doing? |
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Women are bombarded with information about annual mammograms and Pap smears...but how well are we doing?
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| Breast Cancer And Antiperspirant Use |
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I thought I read somewhere that there may be a link between antiperspirants and some illnesses-- maybe cancer. Does this ring any bells with you or is it one of those
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| Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the second most common cause of cancer death among American women. . .it will cause more than 40,000 deaths this year alone.
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| Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the second most common cause of cancer death among American women. Women are justifiably afraid of this disease, even though great strides have been made in breast cancer research, early detection and treatment.
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| Breast Cancer Detection |
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Is mammography the only way to detect breast cancer?
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| Breast Cancer Genetic Test |
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What is the blood test for breast cancer?
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| Breast Cancer Treatment |
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How is breast cancer treated?
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| Breast Cysts |
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I have a history of cysts forming in my breasts due to hormonal changes. I know that cysts are sacs of fluid and are movable to the touch, but can a malignant lump move the same way?
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| Breast Discharge |
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I noticed a milky white, sticky discharge coming from my breasts, is this normal?
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| Breast Enlargement Without Surgery? |
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I am interested in a breast enlargement without an operation. Is it possible?
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| Breast Health and Breast Cancer |
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Breast Health Links and Resources
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Breast Health Decisionnaire |
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Take Dr. Donnica’s Decisionnaire ™ to see if you have a lump that your doctor should evaluate- sooner rather than later. Check off all that apply and take this list with you to consult your physician.
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| Breast Implants: Silicone or Saline – Which is better? |
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| Breast Self Exam: What You Can Do To Optimize Your Breast Health |
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Breast self exam (BSE) is an important tool-but not the only tool-to detect potentially malignant breast masses early.
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| Breastfeeding With Inverted Nipples |
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I'm pregnant with my first child and after doing some research I've decided that breastfeeding is what's best for my baby. But there's a problem: I have inverted nipples. My doctor says that breastfeeding is still possible -- is there anything I can do to improve my odds?
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| Bumps On The Cervix |
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I have recently noticed several bumps on my cervix. I was told that it is normal to have bumps on your cervix and that the cervix is not smooth like we believe it is. Is this true or do I need to be concerned?
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| Burning Mouth Syndrome |
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It affects seven times more women than men and is more likely in postmenopausal women.
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| Caffeine and the Unstable Bladder |
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Dr. Donnica Moore discusses the relation to caffeine, alcohol, and certain foods to an unstable bladder, or urge incontinence.
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| Calcium |
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What do PMS, colon cancer, high blood pressure and osteoporosis have in common? A secret enemy: calcium.
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| Calcium |
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What do PMS, colon cancer, high blood pressure and osteoporosis have in common? A secret enemy: calcium.
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| Calcium 101 |
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What do PMS, colon cancer, high blood pressure and osteoporosis have in common? A secret enemy: calcium.
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| Calcium 101 |
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Women have heard for years that adequate calcium intake--from food or supplements--protects bones and delays osteoporosis. Recent research shows that calcium's value extends to many other functions as well.
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| Calcium 101: How Do I Know Which Supplements to take and how much? |
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The average 44 yr. old American woman has a calcium intake of 440 mg per day, a third of the RDA. Menopausal women need even more daily calcium: 1500 mg, whether or not they take estrogen.
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| Calcium 101: How Do I Know Which Supplements to Take and How Much? |
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The most important reason for most women to take calcium is to protect their bones. Calcium may also have a role in preventing colon cancer, heart disease, and even PMS.
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| Calcium and PMS |
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If you’re suffering from PMS or Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, you may crave sugar and salt. . .But your body may actually need calcium.
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| Can Aspirin Prevent Ovarian Cancer |
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A recent study (presented at the Society for Gynecologic Oncologists annual meeting 3/6/01) suggests that aspirin use three or more times per week for at least six months may actually decrease the risk of the most common form of ovarian cancer by 40%!
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| Can Breast Cancer Be Prevented? |
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The best weapon against breast cancer remains early detection. All women over 18 should perform monthly breast self exams, have annual breast exams by their health care provider, and have annual mammograms at age 40.
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| Can Breast Cancer Be Prevented? |
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The best weapon against breast cancer remains early detection. All women over 18 should perform monthly breast self exams, have annual breast exams by their health care provider, and have annual mammograms at age 40.
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| Can You Trust Your Pap Smear? |
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Dr. Donnica Moore discusses what a Pap smear is; who should have a pap smear and how often, what the new cervical screening technologies are, and whether you should request them.
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| Cancer |
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Cancer Links and Resources
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| Cancer |
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What is cancer? Normal cells grow and divide in an orderly way. Cancer cells do not.
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| Cancer And Five-year Survival Rates |
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A "survival rate" is simply the percentage of people who live a certain period of time. Accordingly, the "5-year survival rate" refers to the percent of patients with any particular cancer who liveat least 5 years after their diagnosis.
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| Cancer Rates Declining |
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We have more good news about cancer: a recent report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (6/01) shows that rates for cancer cases and deaths in general DECREASED in the 1990s. The overall decrease was 1.1% per year from 1992 to 1998...and was led by reduced rates for prostate cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer.
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| Candace Bushnell Celebrates Birth Control Advance |
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Data estimates that more than 16 million American women now take oral contraceptives.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Canker Sores |
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For six months I've been having a problem with recurring mouth ulcers. Every two to three weeks, small sores pop up on my lips and inside my mouth on my cheeks and gums. They're not pretty, but even worse, they hurt and sometimes it's hard to eat. How can I make them go away?
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| Carbonated Water and Calcium |
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A friend told me that drinking carbonated water robs the bones of calcium. Is this true? If so, does soda do the same?
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| Carmen Rasmusen Breaks Up Duet With Acne |
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“I hated having zits so I thought this would be a great help to teenagers to show them that acne is normal and everyone gets it,” says Carmen Rasmusen of 'American Idol' fame, “I want to explain to teens that going to a dermatologist is not scary and there’s a way to cure zits.”
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Carnie Wilson And Friends Make Healthy Resolutions |
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Carnie Wilson’s success in keeping her resolutions of eating less, consuming healthy foods, and exercising regularly, follow a careful and psychologically sound pattern, say experts. And it’s a blueprint that anyone can follow, whether or not they have the impetus of medical necessity behind it.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Carnie Wilson Walks From Obesity |
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After deciding four years ago to undergo gastric bypass surgery, Carnie Wilson embarked on a ‘long walk home’ to find herself as she had always dreamed – thin and healthy.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Carnie Wilson's Surgery and Treatment for Obesity |
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I am interested in more information about the surgery that Carnie Wilson had for weight loss. Can you tell me how to find a doctor in my area?
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| Carotenemia |
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Recently I noticed that the palms of both my hands have turned a yellowish-orange color, like the color you’d get from a self-tanner. The only problem is I’m not self-tanning.
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| Carre Otis Models Healthy Eating |
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It is critically important that people recognize that eating disorders are very serious illnesses – not trendy lifestyle choices.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Cataract Awareness Month |
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Cataracts are simply a thickening of the lens in the eye, which can result from heredity, aging, diabetes, infections, or the use of certain medications like steroids.
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| Celeb Rehab: The Art of Compassion |
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This access to the private lives of celebrities who face constant scrutiny and challenges unimaginable by most people- is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it exposes us to the waking nightmare that losing control of one's life can be, but on the other hand, it has opened dialogue about addiction and mental illness that has, until now, been hush-hush.
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| Celebrities are Hot on Global Warming |
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According to climate experts the ten hottest years on record have occurred in the last 15 years.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Cell Phones And Cancer Risk |
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Is there any truth to the rumor that cell phones can increase your risk of cancer?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Cervical Cancer |
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Cervical cancer is preventable, treatable and curable if detected in its earliest stages. Prevention, detection and treatment are essential.
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| Cervical Cancer |
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Cervical Cancer Links and Resources
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| Cervical Cancer |
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What is cervical cancer?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Cervical Cancer Prevention Tips: What Every Woman Should Know by Marie Savard, MD |
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Many women don’t know what the Pap smear– a test most have gotten every year since they turned 18 or so – is designed to do, or whether there is anything else they should be doing to prevent cervical cancer.
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| Change in PMS Symptoms |
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Since puberty, I've had very predictable PMS symptoms -- a headache on the same day every month. I'd take a few Advil and the pain was gone. But now at age 32, my PMS profile has suddenly changed: no more headaches. Now I get painfully sore breasts and Advil doesn't help. Why the change, and how should I treat the pain?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Changing Your Menstrual Cycle |
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I have a major event coming up and it coincides with my period. Isn't there a way I can change my cycle by changing the day I start taking my birth control pills?
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| Checking Out Freckles and Moles |
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I've had freckles and moles all my life. How do I know if any of them are the kind I need to be concerned about?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Cherry Angiomas |
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Over the past few months I've noticed several bright red blister-like growths popping up on my chest and midsection. They don't hurt or itch, but I'm still a little anxious. Is it just a rash, or could these bumps be a sign of something serious?
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| Cheryl Hines Enthusiastic About ‘Curbing’ Cerebral Palsy |
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Cheryl Hines will be helping raise awareness about birth defects – particularly cerebral palsy.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Chlamydia Screening |
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Who should be screened for chlamydia?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Chlorine and Hair Loss |
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I suspect my sudden hair loss is due to not taking proper care of my hair after swimming, but I'm not sure. If this is true and chlorine is the culprit, will my hair ever grow back?
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| Cholesterol and Women |
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High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, the number one killer of men and women. But are cholesterol concerns the same for men and women?
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| Cholesterol Myths |
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Dr. Donnica debunks common myths about cholesterol.
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| Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad, And The Triglycerides |
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More than half of all Americans have cholesterol levels that exceed the recommended total; one in five Americans have cholesterol levels that are considered “high”. Dr. Donnica addresses what we really need to know about cholesterol and what we should do if our numbers are too high.
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| Choosing a Gynecologist |
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I'm trying to choose a new gynecologist--is there anything specific I should ask before I become a patient?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Choosing a Gynecologist |
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Tips for Choosing a Gynecologist.
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| Choosing A Gynecologist Decisionnaire |
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Different women need different things from an Ob-gyn, and most women's needs change throughout their lives. Use Dr. Donnica's Decisionnaire to help you determine how to choose the most appropriate gynecologist for you.
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| Choosing a Health Care Provider |
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Women's Health Care Provider Links and Resources
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Choosing and Using Alternative Remedies |
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Dr. Donnica gives practical tips and basic principles to practice before choosing alternative medicines for yourself and your family members.
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| Christina Aguilera Promotes HIV/AIDS Awareness |
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Christina Aguilera sells millions of CDs combining her astounding vocal talent with provocative fashion and music. As a spokesperson for the MAC AIDS Fund, Aguilera hopes she commands even more attention with her message of awareness.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Chronic Diarrhea After Gallbladder Surgery |
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Six months ago I had my gallbladder removed and ever since then everything I eat goes right through me. Sometimes it travels so fast I can't make it to the bathroom in time! As if that isn't embarrassing enough, I also have uncontrollable flatulence. What do you suggest?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Chronic Pancreatitis |
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Two weeks ago I began experiencing nausea, fever and severe pain in my upper abdomen, plus I was so bloated that I looked five months pregnant. I finally went to the hospital where I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. The doctor recommended an OTC painkiller, but it does nothing to ease the bloat. Is there anything else I can do to feel better?
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| Chronic Wounds |
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About a month ago, I cut my finger while chopping veggies and wound up with a few stitches. My doctor removed them a week later, but since then the cut has reopened and doesn't seem to want to heal. I've kept it clean with saline and water and covered it with surgical tape, but it looks worse than ever.
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| Clay Aiken Idolizes Kids With Developmental Disabilities |
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Clay Aiken became a national sensation on the hit show American Idol. But while music may be his bread and butter for now, Aiken’s real passion is giving a voice to children with developmental disabilities.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Clicking Joints |
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The other day I noticed that my right ankle kept clicking every time I took a step. This has happened before and it just went away, and even though it doesn’t hurt, I’m worried it could be a sign of a serious joint problem like arthritis. Am I overreacting?
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| Clinical Trials |
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If you would like to be in a clinical trial, the best place to start is usually to discuss it with your own physician.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Clinical Trials And Medical Research |
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Information about clinical trials and medical research, including links to various organizations.
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| Clinical Trials for Women |
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Explanation of clincial trials and how they pertain to women's health issues.
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| Clinical Trials: Answering Questions and Saving Lives, by Phyllis E. Greenberger |
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Phyllis E. Greenberger, to improve the health of women through research, addresses the issue of awareness and knowledge when participating in clinical trials.
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| Cold and Flu Differences |
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What's the difference between the cold and flu?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Cold and Flu Treatment |
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Can antibiotics treat colds or the flu?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Cold Sores |
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I've suffered from the occasional canker sore for as long as I can remember. But a few months ago one popped up, and just as soon as it went away another one appeared. Now it seems like I can't go for more than a few days without an ugly sore forming on my lip. It's getting so I'm embarrassed to show my face. What should I do?
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| Colon Cancer Prevention |
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Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States killing 56,000 Americans per year.
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| Colon Cancer Risk Reduction |
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There are several steps you can take to reduce your risk of colon cancer. Dr. Donnica explains risks and prevention of colon cancer.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Colon Cancer Screening |
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Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in Americans though it is often a preventable or curable disease when discovered early.
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| Colon Cancer Screening |
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Jay Monahan and Ethel Blum are not household names, but the superstars championing their memory are: Katie Couric and Judge Judy both have lost loved ones to colon cancer. Thanks to their efforts, the screening tests which could save your life have become well known: sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. But what’s the difference?
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| Colon Cancer Symptons |
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As with most cancers, the signs and symptoms of colon cancer can also be “normal” abnormalities or signs and syptoms of many other diseases and conditions.
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| Colorectal Cancer--Screen for Life |
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Ask most women what their most feared cancer is and breast cancer will usually be the answer. But colorectal cancer is a bigger threat.
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| Complementary Medicine |
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Complementary Medicine Links and Resources
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Connection Between Hormone Replacement Therapy and Asthma |
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Is there a connection between hormone replacement therapy and asthma?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Constance Marie Serves A Healthier Thanksgiving |
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Actress Constance Marie has a lot for which to be thankful. But while she’s starring on both The George Lopez Show on ABC and American Family on PBS, she won’t be giving thanks for her success with a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Constipation |
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Dr. Donnica Moore discusses constipation, its symptoms, and its association with some medications and diseases.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Constipation from Calcium Supplements |
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I'm 50 years old and perimenopausal, so my doctor suggested taking a daily OTC calcium and magnesium supplement to help protect my bones from osteoporosis. I've been following his advice for a few months, but now I'm constantly and painfully constipated. How can I help my bones without this annoying side effect?
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| Corbin Bernsen Rules In Favor Of Aspirin |
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“I’ve been on a Bayer aspirin regimen for the last eight years or so,” Bernsen says. “My dad had a stroke...it was enough to provide a serious wake-up call.”
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Coronary Heart Disease Prevention for Women, by Nanette K. Wenger, M.D., M.A.C.P., F.A.C.C. |
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Coronary disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. women. Guest expert Dr. Nanette Wenger talks about what women can do to prevent heart disease.
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| (Guest Expert) |
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| Cost of Chlamydia |
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Does screening for chlamydia save money?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Counting The Days Of Pregnancy |
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Is the 40 weeks of pregnancy measured from date of conception, or date of last period?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Cover Model Speaks Out Against Smoking |
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Christy Turlington's message to teens is, “It's easier not to start than it is to stop!
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| Cushion Your Breasts for Mammograms |
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Have you ever had a painful mammogram? Most women haven’t. But those who have had painful experiences are often reluctant to return annually for this potentially life-saving test.
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| Dark Circles Under the Eyes |
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There are many causes of dark circles under your eyes. The good news is that while they are cosmetically undesirable, they are generally medically harmless and don't necessarily indicate any serious medical problems.
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| Daryl Hannah Fights Against Women’s Heart Disease |
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As Miss Driver in Kill Bill Daryl Hannah plays an amoral villain with no compassion for her victims. Now the Blade Runner alum is helping track down a similar foe -- America’s #1 serial killer of women – heart disease.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Dave Mirra 'Goes Big' For Bicycle Safety |
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Dave Mirra’s gravity-defying stunts knock out the competition on the BMX bicycle circuit. But keeping bike-riding kids from getting knocked unconscious may be an even tougher challenge.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Dealing with Loss and PMDD |
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I have secretly suffered for many many years, always on the defensive, blaming everyone else for upsetting me. I am usually a very gentle, caring, quiet person until literally the day before my period.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Dealing with PMDD |
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How Can We Handle Premenstrual Dysphoric Dysfunction (PMDD)?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Deborah Norville Reports On Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis is one of the most serious forms of arthritis and is a chronic lifetime disease that over time has the potential to damage and/or deform joints, produce major disability and even cause death.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Debunking More Birth Control Pill Myths |
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Myths, misunderstandings and misconceptions abound about birth control pills—and unintended conceptions can result.
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| Debunking More Myths About Birth Control Pills |
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Despite many changes in birth control pill formulations over the past 40 years, certain “myths” about the Pill and its possible side effects still persist. One of those myths—that the Pill causes your face to break out--has not only been disproven, but has been shown to REDUCE acne!
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| Debunking the Myths About Birth Control Pills |
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Nearly 17 million women in the US rely on birth control pills for reliable contraception and other medical benefits. But I wonder how many others would benefit from the Pill if it weren’t for several myths in circulation.
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| Debunking the Myths About Breast Cancer |
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The good news about breast cancer awareness month is that, more women are doing breast self exam, finding small lumps, getting mammograms, and are diagnosed with cancers small enough to be cured. The bad news is....
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| Debunking the Myths About Breast Cancer: Common Myths, Misconceptions, and Misinformation About Breast Self Exam |
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The good news about breast cancer awareness month is that more women are doing breast self exam, finding small lumps, getting mammograms, and are diagnosed with cancers small enough to be cured. The bad news is...
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| Debunking the Myths about Fibroids |
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Fibroids are common benign tumors of the uterus in one out of 5 women ages 18-50 Despite the fact that they are so common, there is not a lot of common knowledge circulating about fibroids. . .yet there are several common myths.
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| Decreased Libido After the Baby Arrives |
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Ever since my one-year-old was born, I'm basically never in the mood. My husband thinks my birth control pills could be the culprit. Is that possible?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) |
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Deep-vein thrombosis, or DVT occurs when a thrombus (blood clot) forms in one of the large veins, usually in the lower limbs, leading to either partially or completely blocked circulation.
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| Della Reese Touched By Diabetes |
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On the long-running CBS hit Touched by an Angel, Della Reese was a party to many miracles. Now in real life the actress hopes to create life-changing results for those suffering from diabetes.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Denise Austin Solves Women's Fitness Problems |
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"I'd like women - and men - to know that we can all look and feel better, and that starts by recognizing the great progress that's possible and discarding crazy claims which sound great but leave us ending up looking and feeling no better, or even worse, than before," Austin explains.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Dennis Quaid Protects Children From Health Disasters |
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Dennis Quaid calls his new movie, The Day After Tomorrow, “the ultimate disaster movie ever made.” But Quaid wasn’t worried about the Memorial Day weekend’s opening box office. A far more important problem concerns the leading man – the health of the world’s children.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Denzel And Pauletta Washington Lead Brain Crusade |
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The incidence of brain diseases is increasing -- especially when we discuss Alzheimer’s. But one of the most shocking things...is that the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children is brain tumors.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Depression & Mental Illness |
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Depression & Mental Illness Links and Resources
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Depression Help |
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I am really confused because I don’t know if I have a depression disorder or if I have PMDD. There is so much going on in my life and I just don’t know how to analyze anything.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Depression in Women |
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We’ve all had the blues, but how do you know when you’re clinically depressed?
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| Diabetes Stamp to be Released Today |
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Diabetes is a life-threatening disease which kills one American every 3 minutes. About one-third of those affected have yet to be diagnosed, allowing their condition to progress untreated.
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| Diabetes, Type 1 |
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In Type 1 or juvenile diabetes, the body no longer has enough insulin to convert sugar into energy. To survive, people with type 1 diabetes must take multiple insulin injections daily and monitor their blood sugars closely, several times a day.
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| Diabetes, Type 1 |
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In Type 1 or juvenile diabetes, the body no longer has enough insulin to convert sugar into energy. To survive, people with type 1 diabetes must take multiple insulin injections daily and monitor their blood sugars closely, several times a day.
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| Diabetes, Type 2 |
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Type II diabetes has a different cause than Type I: patients with type 2 diabetes do not respond properly to insulin, the hormone that normally allows the body to change blood sugar into energy or store it for later use.
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| Diabetes, Type 2 |
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Type II diabetes has a different cause than Type I: patients with type 2 diabetes do not respond properly to insulin, the hormone that normally allows the body to change blood sugar into energy or store it for later use.
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| Diane Schuur Raises Eye Disease Awareness |
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The great jazz singer Diane Schuur’s upcoming CD Midnight is a complex, stunning arrangement of 13 well-crafted songs. Even more complex is the disease, retinopathy of prematurity, which robbed Schuur of her sight as an infant.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Diet Success |
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Dr.Donnica give tips for diet success.
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| Dietary Changes That Can Affect Blood Pressure |
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Are there any dietary changes that can affect blood pressure?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Dieting and Hair Loss |
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I've been on a diet for about six months, and the good news is I've lost 15 pounds. But the bad news is I'm also losing my hair! Could I be missing some nutrient that's making me go bald, and can I ever get my hair back?
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| Discontinuing Premarin |
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I have been taking Premarin for over two years (after having a hysterectomy). Two days ago, I decided to quit taking the medication after reading the recent reports. Is it safe to quit Premarin
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Dizziness and Vertigo |
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Dizziness is fairly common and has many possible causes. It may be called lightheadedness, feeling faint, being unsteady, losing balance, or feeling that you or the space around you is spinning (vertigo).
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Do Birth Control Pills Increase Your Risk Of Breast Cancer? |
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A new study published this week in the prestigious medical journal, the Journal of the American Medical Association (10/11/00) evaluated whether there was any increased risk of breast cancer in women who have a strong family history of breast cancer already.
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| Do I—or Does My Child--Have CFS? |
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The diagnosis of CFS is based upon having four or more of the following symptoms in addition to the first one (which is required for the diagnosis), and having no other medical problems to explain these symptoms.
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| (Decisionnaire) |
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| Do Kegel Exercises Work? |
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Did you ever wish that there were exercises you could do while riding in the car? For women, Kegel exercises might be the answer.
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| Do Women Need Male Hormones? |
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What do we know about recent reports that menopausal women may benefit from taking male hormones, or testosterone? How can this be?
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| Do You Leak? What Is Incontinence? |
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Bladder leakage—or incontinence—affects nearly 10 million American women...most of whom have never even discussed this with their physicians.
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| Do You Need a Second Opinion? |
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One of the most confusing issues in managing your own medical care is when to get a second opinion and who you should see. Some people feel uncomfortable about asking for second opinions, worried that this will offend the first practitioner.
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| Do You Take Better Care of Your Car than Your Body? |
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Most drivers know how often to have their cars’ oil changed, the tires rotated, and their inspections done. But do you know how often you should have your blood pressure checked, your cholesterol measured, or your Pap smear done?
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| Does Brushing and Flossing Keep the Doctor Away? |
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You know the importance of brushing and flossing to keep the dentist away—but can good oral hygiene prevent other illnesses as well? You betcha!
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| Does Estrogen Have a Role in Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease? |
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Is there a relationship between estrogen and Alzheimer’s disease? Several studies suggest there is: and that there is a beneficial role for estrogen to play in Alzheimer’s prevention.
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| Does Heartburn Keep You Up at Night? |
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According to a new survey, nearly 8 out of 10 heartburn sufferers experience symptoms at night.
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| Does Romance Trigger Migraines? |
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Chocolate, candlelight, red wine, perfume can trigger more than romance.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Does Sex Matter? |
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Differences between the sexes begin in the fetus at the cellular level and continue to shape individual medical profiles throughout the life span. These sex differences prevail from “womb to tomb.
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| Don’t Forget to Vote! Women’s Health Research--a Bipartisan Issue |
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“Less than 1% of our national budget is spent on medical and health research. Recent surveys conducted by Research!America show that Americans show very strong support for changing this fact, and making medical and health research a much higher national priority.”
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| Donnica Moore to be featured on E! special |
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When E! Entertainment Television was looking for a doctor to share their opinions on the
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| Down Syndrome |
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What is Down Syndrome? How important is it for me to be screened for it when I’m pregnant?
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| Dr. Donnica becomes 'Doc on Call' for "First for Women" Magazine |
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“While no magazine columnist can take the place of a woman’s private consultation with her own physician, my hope is that this column can give women useful information to encourage them to see their own physicians when necessary,” said Dr. Donnica.
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| Dr. Donnica Discusses Cervical Cancer Vaccine on GMA |
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Dr.Donnica discusses cervical cancer vaccines.
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| (Press Release) |
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| Dr. Donnica on "The View" |
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While few women really look forward to their gyn appointments, most women become comfortable with the routine breast and internal examinations.
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| (Press Release) |
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| Dr. Donnica Partners with L’EGGS SHEER ENERGY® on Leg Health Awareness for Women |
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“Ironically, most women are more concerned about having better looking legs than having healthier legs.
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| Dr. Donnica Returns to "The View" |
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Dr. Donnica Moore, President of Sapphire Women’s Health Group and host of DrDonnica.com will reappear on ABC’s “The View” Thursday, June 9, 2005 to discuss a topic relevant to all premenopausal women.
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| Dr. Donnica Returns to "The View" |
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Dr. Donnica Moore, President of Sapphire Women’s Health Group and host of DrDonnica.com will reappear on ABC’s “The View” Friday, June 1, 2007 to discuss the important topic “New Products in Women’s Health”. Products to be covered include the new “no period” contraceptive pill, Lybrel™; the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil™; and a new product being marketed to treat menopausal symptoms.
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| Dr. Donnica Selected as one of the Most Influential Forces in Healthcare IT |
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The cover story of this month’s Advance for Health Information Executives announced their selection of “The Most Influential Forces in Health Care Information Technology”. Dr. Donnica Moore, founder and President of DrDonnica.com was one of only 15 individuals selected for this honor.
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| (Dr. Donnica In The News) |
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| Dr. Donnica to MC Women’s Health & Counseling Center Imperial Ball |
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The Imperial Ball serves as WHCC’s largest fundraising event, raising more than $100,000 each year.
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| (Press Release) |
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| Dr. Donnica's Women's Health Report |
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For the first time, a nationally syndicated radio program will address women’s health concerns; a review of issues, symptoms and situations to help your listeners stay in touch with the latest medical information and news.
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| (Press Release) |
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| Dr. Donnica’s Top Ten Tips for Healthful Holiday Weight |
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Read suggestions for making it through holiday parties without adding excess weight to your body.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Dr. Donnica’s Top Tips for Better Sleep |
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What can I do to get a better night's sleep?
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| DrDonnica.com Launches Clinical Trials Listing |
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The Clinical Trials Center includes general information about clinical trials participation, and now lists specific on-going clinical trials looking to recruit women.
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| (Press Release) |
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| Drinking May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer |
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Women with family histories of breast cancer may be at increased risk of the disease if they have one or more alcoholic drinks on a daily basis.
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| Driving & Posture |
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Of course, a gentle massage at the end of your day may help as well!
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Drug Compliance |
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Of the 2 billion prescriptions filled each year, about half are taken improperly! In light of this shocking finding, the American Heart Association has identified noncompliance as a national hidden health threat.
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| Drug Interactions--What You Should Know |
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Most people aren’t aware that any medicine they take may interact with other medicines, or even with certain foods and beverages.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Dry Eyes and Computer Vision Syndrome |
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I know it’s possible to get addicted, and I think that’s what’s happened.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Dule Hill ‘All In’ To Help Beat Leukemia |
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Dule Hill is betting on a cure for his friend's leukemia.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Dustin Hoffman Advocates Stem Cell Research |
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Dustin Hoffman’s roles in Kramer vs. Kramer, Tootsie and Rain Man, challenged our perceptions of what it is to be a parent, a man and a brother. Now Hoffman is using that same sense of humanity to appeal to California voters to support stem cell research.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| DVT: David Bloom’s Silent Killer |
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The tragic loss of NBC correspondent David Bloom in Iraq put three deadly letters in the health headlines – DVT. They stand for deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot that can form in the major veins of the legs or pelvis due to prolonged periods of physical immobility.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Ear Feeling Clogged and Jaw Pain |
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For the past couple of months, my right ear has been feeling clogged. I keep thinking that if I could just pop it, I’d get some relief. I’ll try to yawn and open my mouth as wide as I can, but it doesn’t help and actually makes the whole right side of my jaw feel sore. My doctor says I don’t have an ear infection, so what could it be?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Early Perimenopause |
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While the average age of menopause in American women is 51, many women enter menopause much earlier.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Early Puberty |
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The average age for white girls entering puberty is nine-point-seven years, and for African-American girls it is eight-point-one.
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| Early Waking |
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Every morning I wake up at 5:30; a full hour before my alarm actually goes off. I’m not ready to get out of bed yet, but it seems like no matter how tired I am, I can’t fall back asleep.
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| Eating Disorder Decisionnaire |
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Eating disorders are increasingly common in young women, but often concealed from loved ones. Take Dr. Donnica’s decisionnaire to become aware of the signs of anorexia nervosa or bulimia.
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| (Decisionnaire) |
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| Eating Disorders |
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Eating Disorder Health Links and Resources
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Eating Disorders, Depression, and Suicidal Thoughts |
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I'm 21 years old and have had multiple eating disorders throughout my life. I've been
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Eating Recommended Foods Associated With Decrease in Risk of Mortality For Women |
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Your mother always told you to eat more fruits and vegetables. Now, there’s more new research supporting that Mom was right.
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| Economy Class Syndrome: A Real Threat? |
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Economy Class Syndrome is the name given to explain recent high profile deaths in economy class travelers on lengthy airplane flights. Are you at risk?
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Educating Children & Teens with CFS: The Show Must Go On |
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Children and teens with CFS have many of the same issues as other children with chronic illnesses, confounded by the fact that they have an illness which is poorly understood, often misunderstood, and too often misdiagnosed.
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| Educating Ourselves About Health Issues |
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Dr. Donnica Moore answers a question about women educating themselves when it comes to their own health care.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Effects of Hepatitis B Virus Infection |
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Hepatitis B is one of several viruses that can attack and damage the liver, a critically important organ in the upper-right side of your abdomen. How does a person become infected with Hepatitis B?
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| Eikenberry And Tucker Know The T-Score |
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“Like most men, I didn’t think a whole lot about bone loss,” says actor Michael Tucker, 57. “After all, I felt fine and nobody can see your bones anyhow, so it wasn’t a concern of mine.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Emergency Pregnancy Prevention |
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Emergency contraception means taking certain birth control pills within 72 hours after unprotected sex. Ideally, you should take the first dose as soon as possible.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Empty Nest Syndrome |
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When I moved out of my parents' house last year, I left an empty nest. Since then, I've noticed on my visits home that my mother is getting thinner and thinner. She insists it's just my imagination, but Dad told me that she has started a new early-morning exercise routine and her appetite isn't what it used to be. Is it possible that my 48-year-old mother could have anorexia?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Endometrial Polyps |
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I am looking for information on endometrial polyps and whether these were something that can be passed during monthly cycles and if so, what might they look like?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Endometrial Polyps, the Pill & Menopause |
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I was just diagnosed with an endometrial polyp and am having surgery for its removal. Am I at risk for a recurrence of these polyps?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Endometriosis |
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Endometriosis Links and Resources
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
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Dr. Donnica Moore discusses endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome, their similarities and symptoms.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Enhancing Fertility |
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Is there anything I can do to enhance my fertility?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Enhancing Fertility Decisionnaire |
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If you think infertility has affected you, see your physician sooner rather than later. Your chance for a healthy pregnancy may be much more successful if begun early.
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| (Decisionnaire) |
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| Enhancing Fertility: What Works? |
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For millions of women who would like to become mothers, the best Mothers’ Day present of all would have been a positive pregnancy test. In their efforts to conceive, these women and their partners have heard about every possible intervention. What really works?
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| (Article) |
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| Enhancing Your Fertility |
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How can I enhance my fertility?
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| (Tip) |
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| Enlarged Aorta |
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Aortic enlargements can be hereditary or caused by injury, infection or a congenital weakness in the connective tissue of the artery wall.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| ERT and Endometrial Cancer Survivors |
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A new study from the University of California-Irvine [Obstetrics and Gynecology, 4/01] shows that the use of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), with or without progestins, in women diagnosed with endometrial cancer does not appear to increase their risk of recurring cancer or death.
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| Estrogen & Breast Cancer |
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What is the relationship between estrogen and breast cancer?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Estrogen & Endometrial Cancer |
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What is the relationship between estrogen and endometrial cancer?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Estrogen And Citrus |
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Recently, I heard you comment on the radio about taking estrogen (Premarin) with citrus juice. Please tell me the point of those comments.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Evaluating Media Medical Information |
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What factors should be considered when evaluating medical information?
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| Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Fibroids |
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One in five women between the ages of 18 and 50 will develop fibroids. These are generally benign tumors of the womb, but have been nicknamed
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| (Article) |
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| Excessive Yawning |
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I have a question which might sound silly. I don't want to go to the doctor about it because it sounds ridiculous. Have you ever known of anyone yawning excessively? Is this something I should be concerned about or not?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Exercise and Urinary Incontinence |
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After having my second child, I decided it was time to do something about the 30 pounds of baby fat I'm still toting around. So I signed up for step aerobics classes at the local gym, but after just two classes I had to stop. Both times, jumping up and down off of the step caused urinary leakage!
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| External Otitis (Swimmer's Ear) |
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Last week was my family’s annual trip to the beach, and for the first few days after we got back, my right ear felt really clogged and sounds were sort of muffled.I figured I just had water in my ear and it would drain on its own. But then the inside started itching, and now it really hurts, plus my hearing seems to be getting worse. What’s going on?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Extreme Scalp Odor |
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I've had a problem with extreme scalp odor for years. At first, I blamed it on the chemicals in my hair products but expensive and all-natural specialty products haven't helped a bit. Even prescription anti-fungal shampoos have zero affect. Now it's so noticeable that I'm too embarrassed to leave my house. What else can I do?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Eyelash Loss |
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My upper eyelashes have been falling out a lot lately, and then growing back uneven and sparse. It's mostly in the middle of my eyelid, right where it's most noticeable, and no amount of mascara or curling makes my lashes look any better. My eye doctor is stumped, and I'm worried I'll wind up without any lashes at all. Is there anything I can do?
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| Facts All Smokers Should Know |
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Most smokers who make New Years Resolutions resolve to stop smoking...And then fail. This is despite knowing that smoking is a killer: it is the number one cause of cancer death in Americans.
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| Facts All Smokers Should Know, Part II |
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Did you resolve to stop smoking this year? Did you make it through the tough part--the first few days? If you did, hang in there and keep on going--abstaining for the first few days is the toughest, but each day it will get easier.
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| Fast Facts on Anorexia |
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One out of ten patients with eating disorders are male, even though this is considered a
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Blood Clots |
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Blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary emboli) kill 200,000 people each year, more than AIDS, breast cancer and highway accidents combined.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Breast Cancer |
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Dr. Donnica's facts about breast cancer, mammograms and prevention.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Cardiovascular Disease |
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Nearly half a million women die each year from heart attacks and stroke—nearly double the number of people who die from ALL forms of cancer combined!
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Cervical Cancer |
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The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2005, about 10,370 cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the United States.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Chlamydia |
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Chlamydia is the most widespread sexually transmitted infection in the United States.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Depression |
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In any one-year period, 9.5 percent of the U.S. population, or an estimated 19 million American adults, suffer from a depressive illness.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Eating Disorders |
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By late adolescence, up to one out of 100 girls show clinical signs of anorexia.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Ectopic Pregnancy |
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An ectopic pregnancy, also called a “tubal pregnancy,” is any pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants on any tissue other than the endometrial lining of the uterus (womb).
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Emergency Contraception |
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3 million unintended pregnancies occur each year in the United States alone; approximately 1.4 million of them end in abortion.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Endometriosis |
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Endometriosis is a non-cancerous disorder in which functioning endometrial tissue is present outside the uterine cavity.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Epilepsy And Seizure Disorders |
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Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that makes people prone to seizures. A seizure is a change in sensation, awareness, or behavior brought about by a brief electrical disturbance in the brain.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Fibroids |
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Fibroids are the reason given for most hysterectomies. It is estimated that fibroids are responsible for 66% of the 600,000 hysterectomies per year in the US (400,000 hysterectomies per year).
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Heartburn |
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Heartburn is the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux or acid reflux (also known as
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on HIV/AIDS |
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Hiv/AIDS definitions, facts and statistics.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on HPV |
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The HPV DNA test (also called “The HPV Test” or the “DNA with Pap”) uses advanced, molecular technology to determine whether any one of the HPV virus types that cause cervical cancer is present in the cervical cells.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on HPV and Cervical Cancer |
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In most cases,the body's immune system fights off or suppresses the virus before it causes cancer or any other problems.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Incontinence |
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Urinary incontinence and Overactive Bladder definitions, facts and statistics.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Interstitial Cystitis |
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Dr. Donnica Moore outlines the definition of interstitial cystitis, how IC is diagnosed, as well as the treatment options available.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a relatively common syndrome of abdominal discomfort or pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Lipids |
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Lipid is a medical term used to describe fats in the bloodstream, more commonly referred to as cholesterol and triglycerides.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Lung Cancer |
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More Americans die each year from lung cancer than from breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Mammography |
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Dr. Donnica's fast facts about mammograms!
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Menorrhagia (Excessive Menstrual Bleeding) |
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Menorrhagia, or excessive menstrual bleeding, is defined as blood loss of more than 80mL during a menstrual cycle. This translates into bleeding for more than seven days or needing to use more than 10 pads or tampons per day during the menstrual cycle.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Migraines |
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The International Headache Society Defines a migrane as
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Multiple Sclerosis |
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic -- and sometimes disabling -- autoimmune disease of the central nervous system.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Obesity |
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The heaviest adults are 80 percent more likely to have asthma than the thinnest ones.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Osteoporosis |
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Osteoporosis, or “porous bone”, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine and wrist.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Ovarian Cancer |
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The Cancer and Steroid Hormone Study (CASH), the largest investigation to date, found an average 40% decrease in the likelihood of ovarian cancer in women who had ever taken birth control pills.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Overactive Bladder (OAB) |
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What is Overactive Bladder?
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on PMDD |
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PMDD is characterized by severe monthly mood swings and physical symptoms that interfere with everyday life, especially a woman’s relationships with her family and friends. PMDD symptoms go far beyond what are considered normal or manageable premenstrual symptoms.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
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PTSD is a serious medical condition that may result after exposure to an extremely traumatic event involving death or threatened death, serious injury, or another physical threat.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Postpartum Depression |
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Dr. Donnica Moore addresses postpartum depression, those at risk of developing ppd, and treatment options.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Sleep Disorders |
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The average American woman gets only 6.5 hours of sleep per night. Seven to 8 hours of sleep is recommended by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF).
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Smoking |
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Estimates are that 4 million people will die of tobacco-related illnesses worldwide this year; by the 2020’s, the death toll will increase to 10 million deaths per year.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Social Anxiety Disorder |
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Social anxiety disorder—also called “social phobia”—is characterized by an intense fear of being scrutinized by other people in social or performance situations and of negative evaluation.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on St. John’s Wort |
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St. John’s wort is an herbal preparation most commonly used for the treatment of mild depression or simply as a mood elevator. Many people who take St. John’s Wort are not aware that it has side effects just like any other medication.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) |
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SUI often goes undiagnosed because many women are too embarrassed to discuss it with their doctors. Estimates show only one out of 12 women talk to their doctor.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Stroke |
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Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the US.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Vaginal Candidiasis (“Yeast”) Infections |
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Women tend to be more susceptible to vaginal yeast infections if their bodies are under stress from poor diet, illness, or lack of sleep.
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Fast Facts on Women And Testosterone |
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How does testosterone affect a woman's health?
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| (Fast Facts) |
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| Female Pattern Baldness |
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I’ve always had a thick, shiny head of hair, but recently I’ve noticed clumps of it coming out when I brush. I usually blow-dry in the morning, but I don’t use dyes or any harsh chemicals. It’s hard to believe that hot air could be causing this much damage. Could it be something more serious?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Fertility |
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The most important way to enhance your fertility is to identify which days are your most fertile, and then to be certain to have intercourse on those days.
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| Fertility Awareness And The Rhythm Method |
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Also known as natural family planning or periodic abstinence, fertility awareness entails not having sexual intercourse on the days of a woman's menstrual cycle when she is more likely to become pregnant, or using a barrier method of birth control on those days.
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| (Article) |
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| Fertility Monitor |
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I heard about a new method for enhancing fertility called
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Fibrocystic Breasts, Caffeine and Estrogen |
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I had read that fibrocystic breasts can be caused by consuming caffeine, but my doctor didn’t tell me to stop. Should I? Can fibrocystic masses turn into cancer?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Fibroid Decisionnaire |
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How do you know if you have fibroids? Take DrDonnica's Decisionnaire to help your physician determine if your symptoms are consistent with fibroid disease.
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| (Decisionnaire) |
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| Fibroids |
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While the vast majority of women with fibroids have no symptoms, fibroids can be responsible for a variety of symptoms with a broad range in severity.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Fibroids and Uterine Artery Embolization |
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Fibroids are the reason given for nearly 200,000 hysterectomies per year in the United States alone, creating a strong demand for less invasive therapies.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| First Aid Kit |
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If you purchase a commercially available first aid kit, open it after purchase and see what’s really in there; you may need to add certain items.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| First Gynecological Exam |
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What's the rule for taking my teenage daughter for her first visit to the gynecologist? Should I wait until she has a problem, is age 18, or is sexually active?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| First Trimester Pregnancy Myths |
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Is it true that if you have bad morning sickness, it’s a girl; mild or none and it’s a boy?
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| (Debunking Myths) |
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| Five Questions Every Woman Should Ask Her Doctor |
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Too much to do, too little time. . .especially in the doctor’s office. Many women say they don’t have enough time to ask their most important questions.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Five Questions Every Woman Should Ask Her Doctor! |
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The average doctor visit is only 7.5 minutes. Whatever you do to improve communication with your doctor will make better use of that time and improve your health care. What specific should you ask your doctor?
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Five Questions to Ask Before Taking Any New Medicine |
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You often hear that you should ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about medicines. This is great advice--but what questions should you ask?
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Flu |
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Flu Prevention Links and Resources
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Flu Myths |
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Can you get the flu from the vaccine? Dr. Donnica debunks this myth and many others about influenza.
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| (Debunking Myths) |
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| Flu Treatment |
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We used to say that there weren’t any prescription drugs to treat flu, because all we had at our disposal were antibacterial antibiotics. Now there are 4 different anti-viral drugs available.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Flu Vaccine |
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Vaccines can prevent infection in 7 to 9 out of 10 healthy people less than 65 years old and in one out of 3 nursing home residents. Yet only about one in 3 people under 65 and two out of 3 people over age 65 currently get vaccinated.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Fly-In Surgery |
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Dr. Donnica Moore weighs the pros and cons of flying to another city for heart bypass surgery.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Flying Early in Pregnancy |
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I just found out I am 5 weeks pregnant, however I have booked a holiday in two weeks time and I'm concerned about the radiation and its effect on the embryo.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Folic Acid |
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I am trying to get pregnant. How much folic acid should I take?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Folic Acid for Men |
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Should men take folic acid supplements too?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Folic Acid Prevents Birth Defects |
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January is birth defects prevention awareness month: are you aware that the most important steps a woman can take to preventing birth defects are actually before she’s pregnant?
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Food and Drug |
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Food and Drug Links and Resources
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Former Miss America, Heather Whitestone, Recovers Her Hearing |
| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Former Surgeon General, David Satcher, Targets Health Challenges |
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“I think we need to be realistic about the state of America’s health,” says David Satcher. “In some areas, we have made substantial, exciting breakthroughs. In others, we still have great improvements to make.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Fran Drescher Announces Campaign For Women’s Health |
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Women’s health is a topic with which Fran Drescher is all too familiar. The 46 year-old actress chronicled her victorious battle with uterine cancer in her book Cancer Schmancer.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Frequent Dizzy Spells |
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Recently I've been experiencing pretty frequent dizzy spells, sometimes as often as once a day. They hit just after I stand up from a chair, and usually it's after a full day of running errands and feeling fine. I don't understand: I eat well and exercise regularly. What could be wrong?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Frequent Urination |
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My husband always teases me for having “tiny bladder syndrome,” and I’ll admit I go to the bathroom more than most people. But it hasn’t been a real problem until recently. Now I can’t even sit through an entire movie without making at least one trip to the ladies’ room! Whenever I go out, I’m constantly keeping an eye out for the nearest toilet just in case. What’s wrong with me?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Frozen Headaches |
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A recent study published in a prominent headache journal [Cephalgia, 2001; 21: 230-235] showed that women who had at least one migraine in the past year were twice as likely to get a frozen headache after drinking cold water through a straw...compared to women who had never had a migraine.
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| Gaining Weight While on the Pill |
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I have been on the pill for 3 months to treat ovarian cysts, and I've since gained seven pounds. I don't want to take any diuretics because I hear they can deplete potassium. Is there anything I can do to safely get rid of my water weight?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Ganglion Cyst |
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Several months ago I noticed a lump on the joint between my ankle and the top of my foot that's about the size of a quarter and jelly-like in consistency. It's painless and doesn't seem to be growing, but I'm scared it's a tumor or something really serious. Can you help?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Ganglion Cyst II |
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Ganglion cysts are also known as “Bible cysts” because people used to try “treating them” by smashing a large book (like a Bible) on top of them. Do not do this!
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Gastrointestinal Disorders |
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Gastrointestinal Disorder Links and Resources
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Gastroparesis |
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Do you have any information on Gastroparesis? My wife is suffering through this since she had her thyroid oblated with radioactive iodine 2 months ago.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| General Women's Health |
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Womens Health Links and Resources
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Geophagy And Pica |
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I love the smell of dirt, and sometimes I even want to eat it. Is my body lacking minerals or something?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Geraldine Ferraro Races Against Multiple Myeloma |
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In 1984, Geraldine Ferraro made history as the first woman vice-presidential candidate. What history could not have foretold was that 14 years later Ferraro was going to run the race of her life against a deadly disease.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Getting a Better Night’s Sleep |
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16 tips for Getting a Better Night's Sleep.
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| (Tip) |
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| Getting Heart Healthy For The Holidays: Managing Your Blood Pressure |
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We think of high blood pressure as something that increases with stress - and the holiday season has lots of triggers!
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| (Article) |
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| Getting Help and Helping Others with Eating Disorders |
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I am a recovered anorexic and I would like to know if there is any way that I can get involved with helping other girls through this struggle.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Getting Help for Early Menopause and Depression |
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I am entering menopause quite early as my mother did, at 38 years old. There are extreme hormonal changes going on with me. My doctor has put me on the pill but I am still emotionally out of control and nearly suicidal at times. Can you give me any help at all?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Getting Help for PMDD |
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You do not need a hysterectomy or hormones to treat PMDD.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Getting Help for Severe PMDD |
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I just read your article on PMS and PMDD, and I am very concerned. You make it sound so simple to get help, when in reality it is very difficult. There is no help. No one understands! Please help me! Don't offer medicine. I don't have time or the money to go through trial and error until I find one that doesn't make me sick. What are my options?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Getting Ready for Vacation: Add Giving Blood to Your List of Things To Do |
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Though people donate blood less often during the summer months, the demand for blood actually increases during the summer. . .particularly during holiday weekends when traffic and other accidents are at a high.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Getting the Most Reliable Pap Results |
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Tips for getting the most reliable pap results.
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| (Tip) |
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| Gisele Bunchen Gives Her Heart To St. Jude's Children |
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This holiday season supermodel Gisele Bunchen is selling her heart to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Give the Gift of Life |
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The easiest way to give during the holidays is charitable giving to organizations that provide food and shelter for those without. But have you ever given blood? Our blood supply is in greatest demand during holidays.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Give Up the Pill Before the Honeymoon? |
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Would there be any short-term side effects if my fiancée stopped taking her birth control pills? We are getting married in 11 days. Should she wait until after the wedding to stop taking them?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Give your Medicine Cabinet a Make-over |
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As if you didn’t have enough to do over the holidays, now is a good time to give your medicine cabinet a long overdue makeover.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Give Your Medicine Cabinet A Makeover For The New Year |
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When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine chest or cabinet? If you’re like most people, this important task is way overdue.
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| (Article) |
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| Graves' Disease |
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What is Graves' disease?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Graves' Disease Resources |
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Where can I find a physician in my area who specializes in Graves' Disease?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Graves' Disease, by Jake George and Nancy Hord-Patterson, ARNP, PhD |
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Jake George and Dr. Nancy Hord-Patterson discuss treatment options for treating Graves Disease, an autoimmune disease
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| (Guest Expert) |
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| Grayish Areas That Cannot Be Cleaned |
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The appearance may range from a thickened, velvety brown streaking to a leathery lesion, most often on the neck or in skin folds under the arm or breasts, around the belt line or in the groin, but it may develop elsewhere.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Hair Loss in Women |
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We usually think of hair loss as something that only affects men, but at least 20 million American women suffer from this!
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Hammer Toes |
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A few months ago I noticed that my left middle toe started looking bent and now it's starting to cause me quite a bit of pain. Because it's so buckled, it's hard to put on shoes without them rubbing against my toe and causing even more discomfort. What's going on and what can I do?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Hannah Storm Reveals Truth About Vascular Birthmarks |
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Hannah Storm revealed on camera during her morning show that she has a port wine stain under her left eye.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Happy Chanukah! (save the oil) |
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Tonight heralds Chanukah, the 8-day Jewish festival of lights. Because that light came from oil, celebrating Hanukah includes eating foods fried in oil. This year choose an oil low in cholesterol and saturated fats.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Happy Ground Hog’s Day |
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Read an article that urges you to seek medical treatment at the first sign of a problem rather than hiding like a ground hog.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Happy Mothers’ Day |
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When was the last time your mother had a general check-up? Many women neglect their annual Pap smears and pelvic exams after they’ve finished having children or gone through “the change”; is your mom one of them?
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Happy Thanksgiving: Advances in Women’s Health We Are Most Thankful For |
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As I reflect on all that I am thankful for today, I have to include the progress made in women’s health research and development in the past year alone. We now have medicines available that were only pipe dreams a decade ago.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Have You Had Your Mammogram Yet? |
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Most doctors recommend that their patients have a baseline mammogram at age 35. Why not earlier?
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Have You Had Your Mammogram Yet? |
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Most doctors recommend that their patients have a baseline mammogram at age 35. Why not earlier?
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Having Breasts of Different Sizes |
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I'm 42 and over the past 10 years or so, my right breast has slowly grown larger than my left breast. What causes the difference in breast size?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Headache and Dizziness After Miscarriage |
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I had a miscarriage 2 weeks ago. Ever since then sometime throughout the day I get a headache with a dizzy feeling. Is this something I should be concerned about or is my body just going through changes because of the miscarriage?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Headache Decisionnaire |
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Most women with migraine suffer for 3-4 years before seeking medical attention! This is unnecessary!
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| (Decisionnaire) |
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| Headache Myths |
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Dr. Donnica debunks four common myths about headaches.
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| (Debunking Myths) |
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| Headache Prevention |
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Since stress is high on the list of headache causes and migraine triggers, stress management techniques are high on the list of headache prevention strategies. These include massage, meditation, biofeedback, and having a positive attitude.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Health on the Web |
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There are a lot of websites out there that provide health information. How do I know if they’re reliable and what can I do to protect myself against false information?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Healthy New Year’s Resolutions |
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This year try a different approach to New Year's resolutions. Try writing 10 healthy resolutions that you can and will achieve; write resolutions that are not only specific and achievable, but which you can view as GIFTS to yourself. . .and to your family.
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| (Article) |
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| Healthy New Year’s Resolutions |
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Think of your resolutions as gifts to yourself, rather than as punishments. Resolve to give yourself--and your family--the gift of a healthier lifestyle this year.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Healthy Skin Tips |
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Having healthy looking skin is not just a cosmetic concern. When skin looks healthy, that’s generally because it IS healthy! Here are Dr. Donnica’s Top 10 Tips for Healthy Skin:
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| Healthy Travel |
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Dr. Donnica’s Top Tips for Healthy Travel
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| (Tip) |
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| Healthy Weight Gain |
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The only articles I ever see in magazines regarding weight is how to lose. How can I put weight on?!! I'm 5'6' and weigh 118lbs. I know that is acceptable, but I look very thin. Is there a healthy way to put pounds on while maintaining a healthy diet???
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Healthy Weight Management Tips For The Holidays |
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A major myth related to holiday weight gain has been busted just in time for this year’s holiday season: most people don’t gain the 3-7 pounds we previously thought.
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| (Article) |
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| Healthy Women Over 40 Decisionnaire |
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If you are a woman over age 40 and if any of the following 7 items can be checked, it’s time to schedule your next doctor’s appointment!
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| (Decisionnaire) |
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| Heart Attack Decisionnaire |
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Complete a check list about heart attack to discuss with your physician.
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| (Decisionnaire) |
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| Heart Attack Prevention |
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Can Heart Attacks be Prevented?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Heart Disease: Reducing Your Risks |
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Read a radio transcript discussing the high risk of heart disease in women.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Heart Health |
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Heart Health Links and Resources
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Heart Healthy for the Holidays |
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Since heart disease is the number one killer of women and men in this country, we want our holiday gift to you to be information on how you can reduce your risk of this deadly and disabling condition.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Heart Healthy for the Holidays--Hypertension |
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We think of high blood pressure as something that increases with stress. . .and the holiday season has lots of triggers!
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Heart Healthy For The Holidays: How To Reduce Your Risk Of A Heart Attack |
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We have a hard time shaking our false beliefs that women (especially young women) don’t die of heart attacks and yet this is the cause of death for one in three women.
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| (Article) |
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| Heavy Periods and Fibroids |
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I've given birth to two healthy children, my first when I was 23 and the second at age 31. I hemorrhaged after both deliveries. My doctor blamed it on a fibroid and told me I have nothing to worry about. But for the past year, my periods have been extremely heavy and sometimes they contain several clots. Could this be due to the fibroids?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Help Finding Free Breast Health Services |
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I have a friend who told me that she will not get a mammogram because she has no insurance. I worry about her because she told me that she felt a lump on her one breast. I told her that she needs to get a mammogram. I know every once in awhile there are free screenings. Can you tell me where I can direct her?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Help for Chronically Chapped, Peeling Lips |
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For nearly a year, my lips have been painfully chapped and cracked, and the corners are so dry that the skin is peeling and revealing raw, tender skin. I feel totally dependent on chapstick. Is there anything else I can do?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Help for Panic Attacks |
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Isn't there any way to deal with anxiety without the drugs and their annoying side effects?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Help for Those in Need of Extensive Weight Loss |
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I am 33 years old. I have developed a heart condition from taking fen-phen, but still need to lose weight. I am looking for some type of teaching center that would perform the lap-band surgery on me. I need to lose weight so bad, but cannot take any more diet pills.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Help Your Incontinence Today! by Dr. Cecile Storrie |
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Dr. Cecile Storrie, a board-certified urologist, discusses the causes of incontinence, what we can do to avoid it, and the treatment options available.
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| (Guest Expert) |
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| High Blood Pressure |
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Studies show sitting in a chair with feet on the floor and arm held at heart-level gives a more accurate reading than sitting on an exam table with feet dangling.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| High Blood Pressure |
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My doctor told me I have high blood pressure. Is there anything I can do to lower it?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| High Blood Pressure and Aspirin for Heart Attacks |
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Recently I had my blood pressure checked at one of those mall kiosks and the nurse told me it was high, which increases my risk of heart attack. Since then I keep hearing about the benefits of taking an aspirin every day to prevent heart attacks, but I'm allergic to aspirin! I'm really nervous, especially because heart disease runs in my family. Is there something else I can take to protect my heart?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| High Cholesterol |
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In adults, cholesterol is classified by levels. Your doctor must interpret your cholesterol numbers based on other risk factors.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| High Frequency Hearing Loss |
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Last spring, I went to bed one night with perfectly good hearing, and woke up the next morning with a loud annoying buzz in my ears. My doctor conducted a hearing test and told me I have high frequency hearing loss. Can that really happen overnight, and is there anything I can do to stop it?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Hip and Knee Replacement for Osteoarthritis |
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Patients with osteoarthritis should be aware that surgery is not always the only option. What other types of interventions can help this condition?
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Hollywood Fashions A Fight Against MS |
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MS is a chronic, debilitating disease of the neurological system that does not typically shorten a patient's life span, but affects quality of life by progressively disabling them.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Hollywood Philanthropist ‘Babies’ Her MS |
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For 13 years Hollywood philanthropist Nancy Davis has had multiple sclerosis. For 11 years she has spearheaded efforts to raise money to find a cure by founding the Center Without Walls.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Hormonal Contraceptive Options |
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There are now three hormonal, long-term, reversible contraception methods: hormone implants (Norplant) and hormone injections (Depo-Provera or Lunelle). They're all highly effective, but they can cause side effects some women find unacceptable.
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| (Article) |
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| Hormone Replacement Therapy and Side Effects |
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For many menopausal women, hormone replacement therapy is a great solution to a number of bothersome menopausal symptoms. However, some women experience side effects, which are sometimes as annoying as the symptoms the medicine was meant to treat. What should women do?
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Hormones and Vision |
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Women are often accused of having our hormones affect the way we see things. Scientists have confirmed, however, that our hormones do affect our vision.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Hot Flashes |
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Hot flashes are the most common menopausal symptom reported by American women. Learn more about recognizing and preventing premenopausal hot flashes.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Hot Flashes and Calorie Burning |
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I am beginning to experience night sweats and hot flashes, nothing too terrible, though annoying for sure. I just wondered if, with all the heat my body is generating, there might be any calorie burn associated with thehot flashes.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| How Can The Cause of Death Be Determined?, by Alan Greene M.D., F.A.A.P. |
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Dr. Greene has had a powerful Internet connection with families around the world since co-founding DrGreene.com in 1995. He has conducted daily live chat sessions on the web for over three years.
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| (Guest Expert) |
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| How Can you Participate in a Clinical Trial? |
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Questions to ask your physician if you want to be in a clinical trial.
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| (Decisionnaire) |
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| How Do I Know if I Have PMDD? |
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I've heard that there is a severe form of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) called PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and I think I might have it. How do I know for sure?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| How Do You Know If You're a Candidate for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)? |
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One of the most difficult decisions for menopausal women is to decide whether or not hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is for them. To help you decide, check off all of the descriptions that apply to you, and take this with you when you visit your physician.
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| (Decisionnaire) |
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| How to Choose a Fertility Specialist, by David Adamson, M.D., FRCSC, FACOG, FACS |
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Numerous factors, such as medical history and behavioral and environmental health risks, can play a part in reproductive health for both women and men. Fertility specialist, Dr. David Adamson, talks about infertility and its causes and offers advice on choosing a doctor.
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| (Guest Expert) |
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| How To Choose Your Gynecologist |
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Your obstetrician-gynecologist (“Ob-gyn”) may be the most important health care partner you ever have. Dr. Donnica discusses different ways to identify the best gynecologist for you.
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| (Article) |
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| How To Counteract Bloating |
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Dr. Donnica Moore discusses tips to counteract bloating.
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| (Tip) |
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| How Your Body Changes When You Stop Taking the Pill |
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I stopped taking the oral birth control pill. Should I be having any side affects from going off the pill?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| HPV |
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HPV infection is rampant among college students and usually those infected have no symptoms. More importantly, HPV has been well established as the most important causative factor of cervical cancer, as well as penile and anal cancer.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| HPV and Cervical Cancer Myths |
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Common Myths, Misconceptions, and Misinformation About HPV and Cervical Cancer
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| (Debunking Myths) |
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| HPV Decisionnaire |
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How Do You Know If You Need An HPV Test To Prevent Cervical Cancer? Taking this Decisionnaire ™ will help you discuss this with your healthcare provider.
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| (Decisionnaire) |
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| HRT 101 |
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Estrogen—progesterone—HRT—ERT—do you know the difference? We hear a lot about hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, yet 7 out of 10 women cannot name the two most important female hormones.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| HRT 101 |
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Estrogen--progesterone--HRT--ERT--do you know the difference? We hear a lot about hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, yet 7 out of 10 women cannot name the two most important female hormones.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| HRT 101 |
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Estrogen—progesterone—HRT—ERT—do you know the difference? We hear a lot about hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, yet 7 out of 10 women cannot name the two most important female hormones.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| HRT 101 |
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Estrogen—progesterone—HRT—ERT—do you know the difference? We hear a lot about hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, yet 7 out of 10 women cannot name the two most important female hormones.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| HRT 101 |
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Estrogen—progesterone—HRT—ERT—do you know the difference? We hear a lot about hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, yet 7 out of 10 women cannot name the two most important female hormones.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| HRT After Breast Cancer Does Not Increase Risk of Cancer Recurrence or Mortality |
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More good news was recently revealed in the debate about hormone replacement therapy--or HRT--and breast cancer!
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| HRT and Mental Function |
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A recent review of the literature sponsored by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality may clear up some of the confusion about the impact that hormone replacement therapy may have on improving mental function in postmenopausal women.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| HRT and Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
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More good news for women on hormone replacement therapy: Australian researchers have shown that women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may get protection from osteoarthritis of the knee.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| HRT And The Risk Of Breast Cancer |
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I heard that the National Institutes of Health just cancelled a huge study on hormone replacement therapy because it increased the risk of breast cancer. Is this true?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| HRT and Your Heart |
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Three studies presented at this year’s American College of Cardiology's Annual Meeting (3/01) indicate that estrogen helps improve several markers of cardiovascular disease.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| HRT Duration |
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How many years should a woman be on HRT?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| HRT Use Prevents Osteoporotic Fractures |
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A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (6/13/01) supported the importance of early menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to prevent fractures from osteoporosis.
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) |
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I've been recently diagnosed with cervical dysplasia and was told after asking, that I have HPV. My son's FORMER girlfriend has the same diagnosis. Do my husband and son need to be tested? My son is concerned about infecting a future partner? We are confused!
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| Hydradenitus Supperativa |
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What is Hydradenitus Supperativa?
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| Hyperhydrosis |
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For the last six months or so I've been experiencing excessive sweating in my feet (hyperhydrosis, or so they tell me!). One doctor told me it's due to an overactive sympathetic nervous system. Is there anything I can do to regulate that?
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| Hypertension Decisionnaire |
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Are you at risk for hypertension? Even if you don't have high blood pressure yet, pay particular attention to the factors which are under your control.
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| Hypothyroidism & PMDD |
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I am 28. About 8 months ago I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. This week I was diagnosed with PMDD as well. Please help me to understand the likelihood of suffering both disorders, or tell me if a second opinion is warranted.
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| Hypothyroidism--Gail Devers |
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Gail Devers, track champion, shares her experiences in hypothyroidism, a disease that nearly ended her career, to help others.
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| Hysterectomy |
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Hysterectomy Links and Resources
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| Impact of Obesity on Heart Disease |
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More Americans battle obesity than any other health problem, but generally do so for cosmetic reasons: most are not even aware what a significant health risk it is to be overweight.
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| Implants and Breast Feeding |
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Can women breastfeed if they have breast implants?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Implants and Mammograms |
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While breast implants are not causally associated with an increased risk of breast cancer per se, they are known to interfere with mammogram screening.
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| Important Questions To Ask Your Physician If You Want To Be In A Clinical Trial |
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Before you enter a clinical trial, it’s a good idea to discuss it with your physician. Dr. Donnica provides a list of questions to ask your doctor if you’re interested in participating in a clinical trial.
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| Improve Communication With Your Primary Care Physician About Depression |
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The National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (National DMDA) learned in a new survey that consistent and open communication about treatment for depression and antidepressant side effects does not occur often enough -- or thoroughly enough -- between patients and their primary care doctors.
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| Improving Women’s Health |
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Dr. Donnica Moore explains what a woman can do to improve her health in a question and answer format.
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| Incontinence |
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Incontinence Links and Resources
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| Incontinence Decisionnaire |
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If you are experiencing incontinence or bladder leakage, talk to your healthcare provider. Taking this decisionnaire may make things a bit easier.
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| Incontinence Myths |
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Is it true that incontinence is not a disease after all, but simply a
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| (Debunking Myths) |
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| Increasing Flatulence |
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Age-related changes in the large intestine, along with increased use of medications and reduced physical activity, tend to slow the transit of stool through the large intestine causing an increased incidence of flatulence (gassiness) as well as constipation.
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| Induced Labor? |
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I found your web site because I was looking for some pregnancy info. I am due Friday, and have no signs of labor. My OB told me I will probably have to be induced. Can I wait a few more weeks?
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| Inducing Labor: When Mother Nature Needs Help Making You a Mother Sooner |
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Each decision to induce labor is based upon the balance between the risks if the baby stays inside the mother versus those if the baby is born, to both the mother and her child. When is it appropriate to induce labor?
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| Inexplicable Hangovers |
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Enjoy the hors d’oevres, too, because alcohol’s more apt to cause more problems on an empty stomach.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Infertility |
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For the 6 million couples trying to conceive, the best gift would be a positive pregnancy test. These couples are often bombarded with advice. But what really works?
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| Infertility |
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Infertility Health Links and Resources.
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Infertility And The Clear Plan Easy Fertility Monitor |
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If an individual already knows for sure their day of ovulation, is it worth it to buy the clear plan monitor? Does the day of ovulation change?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Infertility Specialist, Dr. David Adamson, Featured on New Women's Health Web Site |
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Dr. David Adamson, a nationally known infertility specialist and Medical Director at Fertility Physicians of Northern California (FPNC), is currently a featured expert on DrDonnica.com, the new women’s health web site launched by Dr. Donnica Moore.
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| Insomnia |
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Insomnia includes difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, and difficulty with waking up too early.
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| Insurance for Mammogram |
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Are insurance companies required to reimburse for mammograms?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Interstitial Cystitis |
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What is interstitial cystitis?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Interstitial Cystitis |
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Resources pertaining to interstitial cystitis and incontinence.
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Interstitial Cystitis |
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I have been getting urinary tract infections since I was 17 years old. I am now 22 and I get them at a rate of about 6 a year, sometimes more. Could you give me any more information on this topic that I could relay back to my doctors?
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| Interstitial Cystitis and Pepsi |
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I have had interstitial cystitis forever and I drink a lot of Pepsi. I wanted to know if that has something to do with my frequent urination?
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| Intertrigo |
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Lately I've noticed some sort of rash developing in the creases beneath my breasts. It's red, itchy and looks like it's spreading. What can I do to get rid of it?
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| Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) |
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The greatest barrier to more widespread IUD use is the lack of familiarity of the product among women and physicians alike. In well-selected patients, IUDs provide reliable contraception for up to 10 years with minimal side effects and complications.
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| Iron or Vitamin Deficiency and Fingernail Health |
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fingernails may be a window to certain nutritional deficiencies. But don’t read too much into your self-diagnoses.
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| Irregular Periods |
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I have been having irregular periods for the past 4 years. They say I am too young to be going through menopause (29). When they started me on the birth control pills, they mentioned that if the pills didn't work that the only other option was having a hysterectomy. If they can't find anything wrong why would they mention a hysterectomy? Where does this leave me!
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| Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
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Up to 20 percent of all U.S. adults are affected by IBS, (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) which involves an abnormality of the muscular action that passes food along the colon, as well as an increased sensitivity of the nerves in the colon.
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| Is it Hot in Here, or is it Just Me? |
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Menopausal hot flashes have become the news flashes of this decade. Now that the Baby Boomers are entering menopause at a rate of 4,000 per day, hot flashes are a popular topic of conversation. But what are they, really?
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| Is it hot in here, or is it just me? |
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Menopausal hot flashes have become the news flashes of this decade. Now that the Baby Boomers are entering menopause at a rate of 4,000 per day, hot flashes are a popular topic of conversation. But what are they, really?
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| Is Ovarian Cancer Racist? |
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National statistics show that African American women have a much lower incidence of ovarian cancer than white or Hispanic women, but they have much higher death rates from ovarian cancer than either of these two groups.
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| Is There a Blood Test for Breast Cancer? |
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We hear a lot about new scientific discoveries every day in the fight against cancer, and most of them are positive, although pretty confusing. Is there a blood test for breast cancer?
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| Is There a Blood Test for Menopause? |
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It seems as though you can go to the doctor’s and get a blood test for just about anything these days--is there a blood test for menopause?
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| Is There a Blood Test for Ovarian Cancer? |
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We hear a lot about new scientific discoveries in the fight against cancer, and while most of the new is good news, it's also confusing. Is there really a blood test for Ovarian Cancer?
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| Is There a Link Between Caffeine and Miscarriages? |
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Caffeine has been blamed for a host of medical problems, but a big mystery has been whether healthy pregnant women really needed to go cold turkey from their morning cup of coffee. Is there a link between caffeine and miscarriages?
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| Is there a relationship between Breast Cancer and HRT? |
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Are you confused about hormones and breast cancer?
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| Is There a Relationship Between Breast Cancer and HRT? |
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Are you confused about hormones and breast cancer? While the relationship between estrogen and breast cancer is not crystal clear, doctors generally agree that estrogen does not cause breast cancer, although it may cause an existing cancer to grow.
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| Is There a Relationship Between Breast Cancer and HRT? |
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Are you confused about hormones and breast cancer?
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| Is Your Marriage Breaking Your Heart? |
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Anyone who is married or has been knows that marital stress can cause everything from heartache to heartbreak. But can it cause a heart attack?
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| It's More Than "Just The Flu" |
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The
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| It’s getting to be that time of year when mothers say “Put your coat on or you’ll get the flu!” |
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It’s getting to be that time of year when mothers say “Put your coat on or catch a cold!
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| It’s Not All In Your Head: What To Do About Subtle Changes As You Age |
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Are you feeling sick and tired? Are you tired of feeling sick and tired? Or are you just plain tired? Are you tired because you are just getting older? Or. . .is it “just in your head”?
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| IUD Usage |
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Most American women don’t even think of the copper IUD—intrauterine device—when it comes to selecting a contraceptive. In fact, only 1% of American women use an IUD. Why?
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| James Woods Directs Stroke Awareness |
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Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America. Approximately 700,000 Americans have new or recurrent strokes each year.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Jamie Lee Curtis Helps Teens Cope |
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After her roles in the Halloween movies, teens might be used to Jamie Lee Curtis trying to scare them. But the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress has a gentler, more compassionate approach when it comes to helping teens in crisis, especially those dealing with alcohol problems.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Jane Seymour Pioneers Natural Flu Remedies |
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Jane Seymour may live in an era of high-tech health care, but her secret to staying well is actually more similar to pioneer treatments her character on Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman prescribed.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| January is Mental Wellness Month |
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January is Mental Wellness Month--a time to focus on our own mental wellness, those with mental illness, and the care-givers of those with mental illness. Emmy-award winning actress Linda Dano describes her experience caring for her late father, who had Alzheimer’s.
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| January is National Eye Care Month -- When was the last time you went to the eye doctor? |
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Did it seem as though your vision started to decline after you hit 40? While there are many possible causes, this is the time to become aware of age-related macular degeneration or AMD. What is AMD?
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| Jared Takes Steps To Help Kids Fight Fat |
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Jared is an unlikely addition to the pantheon of single-name celebrities like Madonna, Cher and Sting. But the now-famous Subway spokesman is using his fame to help kids avoid the pain and anguish of obesity that he endured growing up.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Jean Smart Has Designs On Curing Alzheimer’s |
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Losing a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease is never easy. But for former Designing Women actress Jean Smart the loss of her father last year to the devastating neurological disease was particularly painful.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Jeanette Lee Shoots At Scoliosis |
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As the #1 ranked female pool player in the world from 1994-1996, Jeanette Lee can make a pool ball slam, bend, spin, and curve magically into pockets. But another kind of curve nearly scratched her career – scoliosis, often called curvature of the spine.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Jeff Nygaard On Skin Cancer Prevention |
| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| John Madden Coaches The Public About Vascular Disease |
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Vascular diseases are life-threatening, potential killers that can strike anyone at any age at any time. As they age, women become particularly vulnerable to vascular illnesses. In fact, one in two women over age 55 dies from vascular illness - one in two!
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| John Schneider Promotes Asperger’s Syndrome Awareness |
| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Julianne Moore Calls For Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness |
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“I think the most important thing we need to do right now is raise awareness about tuberous sclerosis,” says Julianne Moore, who starred in the hit sequel Hannibal. “It’s a genetic disorder and it’s more common than people might realize. The hope is that it can be identified and treated earlier rather than later.”
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Katie Couric Reports On Colorectal Cancer |
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As co-anchor of Today, Katie Couric keeps America informed every morning. Since colorectal cancer claimed the life of her husband, Jay Monahan, Couric has dedicated her life to making sure people stay informed about this very preventable cancer.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Kenny Rogers Doesn't Gamble With Heartburn |
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After selling over 100 million albums, packing concert halls and winning four Grammys, it wasn’t boredom or retirement that nearly kept Kenny Rogers from performing. It was heartburn!
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Kidney Infection or Ovarian Cancer |
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I'm 27 years old. I have been having pain in my back on my right side. About two weeks ago, it got so bad I had to go to the hospital and they said I had a really bad kidney infection. I have also been bleeding in between periods. I have been so tired and don't have the energy to do anything anymore. I get so bloated that my clothes don't fit right. Could these be the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Kidney Stones: Preventing a Recurrence |
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few months back, I suffered from an excruciatingly painful kidney stone attack. My doctor told me that once you have one, there’s a good possibility that at some point you’ll have another. Is there anything I can do to prevent another agonizing episode?
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| Knitting and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
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A few years ago, I took up knitting and it’s become my favorite way to unwind at night. The only trouble is that I’ve started waking up in the middle of the night with a tingling sensation in the fingers of my left hand. If I shake my hand for a few moments, it usually goes away, but the sleep disturbances are starting to leave me exhausted and they seem to be happening more often. Could this be a sign of something serious?
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| LA Style Editor Erasing Stigma Of Birthmarks |
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Joie Davidow co-founded one of America’s biggest weekly papers and was the editor-in-chief of L.A. Style magazine. But beneath the fashion and glamour, Davidow was hiding a painful secret – a hand-sized birthmark, called a port wine stain, which covered much of her face.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Labor Day--Something About Pregnancy |
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Practicing stress management sounds like an easy and obvious tip, but when the process of making a baby goes slowly, it can be frustrating and stressful. While stress itself does not cause infertility, it can interfere with conception.
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| Lack Of Energy |
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I have an
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| Ladies First: eHealthcareWorld Prescribed a Forum to Help Save Women's Lives |
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A number of influential women have chosen eHealthcareWorld as the venue to address many outlets attempting to utilize the Internet to maximize women's health.
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| (Press Release) |
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| LAP-BAND, A Hit With Heart’s Ann Wilson |
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For rock star Ann Wilson, controlling her weight had been a lifelong, often disheartening challenge. But now Heart’s lead singer is thrilled by her weight loss, changing figure, and increased energy after undergoing a new laparoscopic surgical procedure called LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Larry King’s Magic Heals Hearts |
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CNN legend Larry King makes his living talking. When it comes to the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, he focuses acutely on making magic and miracles happen.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Lee National Denim Day |
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Do you know what actress Lucy Liu will be wearing tomorrow? Jeans—and so am I. This is to support the 2001 Lee National Denim Day®, the world’s largest single-day fundraiser for breast cancer.
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| Leg Cramps and Nerve Root Pressure |
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I spend my days chasing after two toddlers, so occasional muscle pain is just par for the course. But about a month ago I began experiencing frequent and painful cramping in the backs of my legs, especially when I'm sitting. It's getting so bad that I can't even sit down to enjoy dinner with my family! What could this be, and what can I do about it?
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| Leg Swelling |
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I have a problem with my legs swelling. I won’t even put on a pair of shorts anymore they swell so much. I don’t know what to do about them. Could you please help me?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Leg Swelling |
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I have a problem with my legs swelling. I won’t even put on a pair of shorts anymore they swell so much. I don’t know what to do about them. Could you please help me?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Lichen Planus |
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After being diagnosed with a urinary tract infection about four months ago, my doctor prescribed antibiotics to clear it up. It worked well, but I’ve now developed these patches of little white lines and dots on my tongue and the insides of my cheeks. What is it, and what can I do about it?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Lipid Disorders and Your Heart, by Alfred O. Berg, M.D., M.P.H. |
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Most people associate cholesterol and heart disease. But this is only one of several lipid disorders that can place you at increased risk for developing heart disease.
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| (Guest Expert) |
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| Liposuction, by Alan Matarasso, M.D. |
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Liposuction surgery is the removal of excess fat below the skin by a suction mechanism to create harmony with disproportionate body sites and enhance the overall body contour. It now represents the most common plastic surgery procedure performed.
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| (Guest Expert) |
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| Lisa Gay Hamilton Acts To End Violence Against Women |
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Lisa Gay Hamilton played an attorney dedicated to defending people’s rights. As a woman, Hamilton is fighting to defend fellow women from becoming victims of physical and sexual violence.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Lisa Ling ‘Views’ New Birth Control Method |
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As the youngest co-host on ABC's The View, Lisa Ling is not afraid to mix it up and challenge the status quo. But when it comes to birth control, she's playing it safe.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Living with Diabetes |
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As the first Miss America with type one, or
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| Lorraine Bracco Treats Depression On Sopranos And Off The Air |
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Lorraine Bracco who plays a psychiatrist on the hit HBO series “The Sopranos” has partnered with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to launch an educational campaign called “Why Live with Depression?”™ This campaign is designed to encourage people with depression to seek treatment and provide them with information about depression.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Loss of Sexual Desire After Hysterectomy |
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I had to undergo a complete hysterectomy when I was only 34, and since then I've lost all sexual desire. I've heard there are things women can do when they experience loss of libido during natural menopause. Is there any help for women like me who go through premature menopause due to surgery?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Low Dose Birth Control Pills |
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Who manufactures ultra low dose birth control pills? More than one company? I need specifics and can't find them.
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Low Dose HRT and Cholesterol |
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It has long been known that hormone replacement therapy--HRT--can raise the good cholesterol and lower the bad cholesterol levels in menopausal women. Now researchers from Columbia University have shown in a large-scale clinical trial that low-dose HRT is also effective at managing cholesterol levels.
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| Low Dose HRT Works |
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According to the journal Fertility and Sterility (June 2001), women considering estrogen replacement therapy should know that a new low dose combination of estrogen and progestin worked just as well as higher doses did, with fewer side effects.
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| Lower Leg Tingling at Night |
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I often have an uncomfortable tingling sensation between my knee and ankle that gets worse when I'm trying to fall asleep. Sometimes it's so overwhelming that I'm up half the night fidgeting! I haven't done anything to injure my leg, and I'm so tired of waking up exhausted. Is there anything I can do to make it through the night pain-free?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Lower Your Cholesterol and Triglycerides |
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Dietary Tips to Lower Your Cholesterol and Triglycerides.
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| Lung Cancer: Still the Most Lethal |
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Lung cancer, caused primarily by cigarette smoking, continues to be the number one cause of cancer death, according to a recent report from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (6/01). Lung cancer now accounts for more than 28% of all cancer deaths--and most of these are preventable.
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| Lupus and Menopause |
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I am wondering if I could be experiencing premature menopause. I will be 31 years old this November. I have been experiencing hot flashes, insomnia (which I never had before), heart palpitations, and headaches. Could this be menopause?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Lynda Carter Fights For IBS |
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Lynda Carter gained fame playing Wonder Woman, America’s ultimate female superhero. Today she’s vanquishing a more insidious villain -- irritable bowel syndrome.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Maintaining Mental Function |
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I am worried about the effects aging will have on my abilities to think independently and maintain a clear head. Are there any steps I can take as I age to keep dealing with a full deck?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Mammogram: What to Expect |
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What should I expect when I have a Mammogram?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Mammography For Women 40 And Over, by Janet D. Allan, Ph.D., R.N., C.S. |
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Guest expert, Janet . Allan, Ph.D., R.N., C.S., addresses the effectiveness of mammmograms in early detection of breast cancer relating to survival rates.
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| (Guest Expert) |
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| Mammography Reliability |
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Is mammography reliable?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Management of Thyroid Diseases |
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8 tips for managing thyroid diseases.
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| (Tip) |
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| Managing Heartburn |
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Dr. Donnica's tips for managing heartburn.
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| (Tip) |
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| Managing Heartburn |
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What can I do for heartburn?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
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Abundant medical research has shown the connection between mind and matter: in many cases, depression can make conditions worse. Irritable bowel syndrome— or “IBS”—is a good example.
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| Managing Morning Sickness |
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Top Ten Tips for Managing Morning Sickness.
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| Managing Perimenopause |
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I have been to two doctors now and they do not find that my hormone levels have changed. I have most of the symptoms of menopause, but not the hormone change. Is it true that I can be in a pre-menopause stage?
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| (Frequently Asked Question) |
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| Managing Your Medicine Cabinet |
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Did you know that there are now more than 300,000 over-the-counter medicines available in the United States? It’s probably a good idea to give your medicine cabinet a long overdue makeover!
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| March is Poison Prevention Month |
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Shakespeare first warned to beware the ides of March. . .Now, the Council on Family Health has issued a warning to beware of unintentional poisoning accidents during the month of March.
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| Mariette Hartley Triumphs Over Bipolar Disorder |
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Bipolar disorder is a serious, chronic illness accompanied by disabling mood swings from high (manic) to low (depressed). While the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill reports that bipolar disorder afflicts over three million Americans, a new study estimates this number could be around seven million.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Marilu Henner Driven By Healthy Holiday Foods |
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Actress and author Marilu Henner played a cab driver in the hit television series Taxi, but in real life it’s Henner who is driven – to stop holiday weight gain with healthier, tastier food
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Marilu Henner Teaches Healthy Resolutions |
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Former Taxi-alum turned health author Marilu Henner knows change can be difficult to embrace. With New Year’s health resolutions being made by the millions, Henner has several tips for success so you can enjoy better health.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Mark Spitz Defeats Acid Reflux Disease |
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Instead of worrying that Michael Phelps might break his Olympic record of seven gold medals, you might be surprised to learn that Mark Spitz has been rooting for Phelps to re-energize the sport of swimming. What really gives Spitz heartburn is acid reflux.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Marlo Thomas Crusades For Kids With Cancer |
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“St. Jude is the patron saint of hopeless causes. Many parents come to us having been given a death sentence for their child. But our doctors have at excelled at fulfilling our promise of hope -- so many of these parents ultimately end up saying, ‘You saved my child,’” says Marlo Thomas.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| Mary Lou Retton Vaults to "Life Beyond the Bathroom" |
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It was her size that led Mary Lou Retton to ignore a serious medical condition for decades. “I used to have to go to the bathroom constantly, sometimes more than 25 times a day,” she says now. “Unfortunately, I believed the myth that ‘little people have little bladders’ and just accepted it.
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| (Celebrity Speak Out) |
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| May is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month |
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Once known as “the yuppie flu”, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is now well recognized as a serious, often disabling, chronic illness. It is marked by exhaustion, muscle pain,
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| (Radio Transcript) |
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| Media Management Of Women’s Health |
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While the internet boasts phenomenal search engines and high speed information exchange capabilities which created the “information superhighway”, it has also developed into the “too much information highway”.
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| (Article) |
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| Medication Safety |
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Medication safety links and resources.
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| (Women's Health Resources) |
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| Medicine Cabinet Makeover, Part II |
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There are now more than 300,000 over-the-counter medicines: which ones do you really need?
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| Medicine Cabinet Management |
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13 tips to manage your medicine cabinet.
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| Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion’ For Ocean Safety |
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Whether you know Mel Gibson as the Sexiest Man Alive, Hollywood’s top leading man or as the Academy Award-winning director of Braveheart, there’s no doubt about his passion for everything he pursues. That includes his love of the water and his commitment to promoting ocean safety.
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| Melanoma, by Babar Rao, MD and Komal Pandya, RPh |
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Other common skin cancers include basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Melanoma is the deadliest of the three skin cancers and occurs when there is an uncontrolled growth of melanocytes.
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| Melina Kanakaredes Prescribes Breast Cancer Awareness |
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“I believe that breast cancer in most people is a preventable disease and a big part of it, but not the whole thing, is hormone balance,” says Dr. Rebecca Glaser, breast cancer surgeon, Dayton Alliance Cancer Center Ohio. “
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| Melody Thomas Scott Speaks All About IC |
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For 26 years, she’s played one of the ultimate survivors of daytime television – Nikki Newman on The Young and the Restless. In real life, actress Melody Thomas Scott has endured her own personal drama, dealing with the painful bladder condition, interstitial cystitis or IC.
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| Memorial Day |
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After testing 40 allergy sufferers in a driving simulator, researchers found that the standard dose of the antihistamine in Benadryl and similar medicines had a greater effect than a few drinks on driving
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| Memory Lapses |
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This is why I have everyone wear name-tags whenever I host a party!
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| Meniere's Disease |
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Dizziness is fairly common. It may be called lightheadedness, feeling faint, being unsteady, losing balance, or feeling that you or the room is spinning (vertigo). The good news is that most causes of dizziness are not serious.
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| Menopause |
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Menopause Health Links and Resources
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| Menopause 101 |
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The average age for menopause in American women is 51. However, when menopause begins and the length of time it lasts varies for every woman. Menopause means more than just losing your periods.
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| Menopause and Contraception |
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I am a 51 year old woman who has not had a period in over a year. I am not on HRT. Is it necessary for my husband and I to use birth control to be sure that I don't get pregnant? If not now, will there be a time when it is not necessary?
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| Menopause and Heart Disease |
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What was once only whispered about in ladies rooms is now cover story material in news rooms: hot flashes are news flashes as 4,000 American women enter menopause each day. But doesn’t it seem that every week there’s a new study on hormone replacement therapy—often with confusing results?
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| Menopause And Sex |
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While menopause marks the end of a woman's reproductive cycle, it does not signal the end of her sexuality. The once popular phrase “finished at fifty” is history.
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| Menopause and Sexuality |
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While menopause marks the end of a woman's reproductive life, it does not mean the end of her sex life. Studies show that women on estrogen replacement notice the least change in their sexual interest and in their sexual satisfaction.
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| Menopause and Sexuality |
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One survey of 1,000 women over 50 found that a majority of menopausal women claim their sexual desire and interest in sex is just as robust as before menopause.
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| Menopause and Sexuality |
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While menopause marks the end of a woman's reproductive life, it does not mean the end of her sex life.
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| Menopause at 43 |
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Early menopause is defined as menopause for any reason before age 40. Sleep disturbances are one of the most common symptoms of menopause.
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| Menopause Decisionnaire |
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If you think you are menopausal, see your physician sooner, rather than later. Your symptomatic and long-term treatment may be much more successful if begun early.
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| Menopause Myths |
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Read about common misconceptions of menopause. Learn that symptoms of menopause, like any other disease or disorder, can be treated.
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| Menopause with Patti LaBelle |
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What was once only whispered about in ladies’ rooms is now cover story material in news rooms: hot flashes have become news flashes!
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| Menopause, Depression & HRT |
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I recently visited my health care provider who checked my hormone levels. The results showed that I am menopausal. I have hot flashes, night sweats, etc. Sometimes these symptoms don't bother me much. The real disturbance for me is depression. I am seriously debating whether or not to take HRT but when I read about HRT on the net I get more depressed because a lot of it seems to be negative.
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| Menopause: What If Estrogen Is Not For You? |
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With record numbers of baby boomers now reaching mid-life, menopause has become the news hot flash of the 1990’s. Yet much of what we hear or read about menopause is alarmist, misleading or downright confusing, and focuses on estrogen replacement therapy.
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| Menstrual Allergies and Urticaria |
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During my PMS cycle, I break out in hives, sometimes badly enough to send me to the hospital. Are you aware of any other woman with this problem?
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| Menstrual Migraine |
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Each month, just before my period, I get these horrible migraines that put me out of commission for days. Nothing I do seems to make a dent in the pain. What do you suggest?
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| Menstrual Migraine is a Distinct and Treatable Condition |
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| Menstrual Odor |
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Dr. Donnica Moore discusses menstrual odor and what treatment options are available.
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| Menstruation, Dizziness and Headaches |
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I am a 32-year-old woman. For my past 3 periods I have been experiencing severe dizziness, headaches, and nausea. This has interfered with my work and home life greatly. What can this be and what can I do to feel better?
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| Mercury in Tuna and Sardines |
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I eat tuna fish and sardines for lunch at least 4 times per week. Am I at risk for mercury poisoning, and if so, what will happen? How much fish is safe to eat?
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| Meridia |
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What is Meridia? Is it for me? Dr. Donnica gives you the scoop on this common weight loss medication.
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| Metabolic Disorders |
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My aunt was diagnosed with a metabolic disorder. I recall reading of a possible cure or breakthrough medicine. Have you heard of any of these cures?
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| Microbicides |
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Microbicides are agents that inhibit the transmission of certain viruses. The microbicides of greatest interest now are vaginal agents to inhibit the sexual transmission of HIV, the virus that leads to AIDS.
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| Migraine |
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Why do more women suffer from migraines? I seem to get one a few days before my period almost every month.
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| Migraine and Menopause |
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How does menopause impact women who have migraines?
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| Migraine Decisionnaire |
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Any person—adult or child—who has “the worst headache of my life”, that does not resolve with standard over-the-counter therapy, should contact their physician immediately.
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