Womens Health

Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Under Debate

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:25:09 +0000

Although it may seem intuitive that you should get screened early and often for all types of cancers, it isn't always that simple. New breast cancer screening guidelines highlight the role of personal choice in screenings for younger women, but not all experts are in agreement.

Breast Cancer and Hormone Therapy: An Evolving Relationship

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:41:05 +0000

When it comes to breast cancer risk, not all hormone therapies are created equal. While some may continue to increase the risk of cancer years after a patient stops taking the medications, others can decrease the odds of getting the disease.

Empowering Women to Fight Heart Disease

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 14:14:57 +0000

Heart disease in the No. 1 killer of women — causing more deaths than all forms of cancer combined. That's why the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement is coming to cities across the US.

Ultrasound First, Possible Benefits Later

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:14:37 +0000

Doctors use several tools to examine women who might have pelvic problems. These tools include CT scans, MRIs, X-rays and ultrasounds. One of those tools may now be the preferred first choice.

How Stress Management Could Help Breast Cancer Patients

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:48:42 +0000

Stress, sadness and depression are common to breast cancer patients. Learning to manage those feelings early on, however, could help patients for years to come.

Exercise: It May Not Stop Falls, but It Could Still Help

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:13:51 +0000

When it comes to falls and fractures, an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. While supplements may improve older people's health, exercise remains the best way to boost strength and mobility and help prevent serious falls.

This Rx Combo Might Protect Hearts After Menopause

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:12:13 +0000

Women have a higher risk of heart disease after menopause, but a combination therapy may reduce that risk.

Slimming Down Your Cancer Risk

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:20:07 +0000

Having a healthy weight is a well-known way to help maintain good heart health, but new evidence suggests that, in women, staying slim could cut cancer risk.

How Your Gender Could Affect Your Brain Health

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 19:19:09 +0000

In the search for what causes and signals Alzheimer's disease, scientists have often looked to genes. New evidence, however, points to gender.

Menopause Rx: The Heart of the Matter

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:34:11 +0000

The use of hormones during menopause was once thought to protect against heart disease, but that may not be the case.