Endometrial Carcinoma
Are Menopausal Women Taking a Big Risk with HRT?…
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been controversial for decades. Many gynecologists told women that estrogen-containing pills would eliminate hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms of menop…
Estrogen and Breast Cancer: Yes – NO! R…
There are few controversies in medicine that have been as long-lasting and confusing as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The Food and Drug Administration approved Premarin (conjugated estrogens) ear…
Show 1341: Lessons Learned from Long Illness
You may not have thought much about long illness, but chances are you know someone who is suffering with one. The CDC estimates that some chronic condition afflicts as many as one in six American adul…
Bisphosphonates Do Double Duty
Women taking common medications to prevent osteoporosis may get an added benefit. Nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates such as risedronate (Actonel), ibandronate (Boniva), alendronate (Fosamax) and zol…