Osteoporosis, or “porous bones”, is a disease that weakens the bone structure, leading to the loss of bone mass and strength. The disease can lead to sudden fractures, usually in the back and hips. Andrew Markowitz, M.D., a menopause physician at … [Read more...] about The Link Between Menopause and Osteopenia/Osteoporosis
Folic Acid: A Pregnant Woman’s Best Friend
No doubt you’ve heard of folic acid, but do you know what it does? Folic Acid, or folate, is a B vitamin that helps prevent brain and spinal cord birth defects. “I advise pregnant women take at least 1000 mcg of folic acid before and during … [Read more...] about Folic Acid: A Pregnant Woman’s Best Friend
Yearly Exams Are Still Important
The U.S. Preventative Task Force recently announced new guidelines for women getting a pap smear. According to the group, a Dutch study suggests women over 30, who have a normal pap test and a negative human papillomavirus (HPV) test, are at a very … [Read more...] about Yearly Exams Are Still Important
Guard Yourself Against the Flu
Just like clockwork, flu season comes around once a year. As the weather starts to get colder, you should be thinking about getting a flu shot. "Although the traditional flu season peaks in January or February, it can start as early as October and … [Read more...] about Guard Yourself Against the Flu
Women at 40 Should Be Eligible for Mammography Screening
In a controversial recommendation the American Medical Association bucked the U.S. Prevention Services Task Force stating that women at age 40 should be eligible to have routine screening mammograms. Seen as a "slap" at the federal task force, … [Read more...] about Women at 40 Should Be Eligible for Mammography Screening
What Should You Know About HPV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus passed from person to person through skin-to-skin contact. There are more than 100 types of HPV; about 30 types infect the genital areas of men and women. One myth says HPV is spread only by sexual intercourse, … [Read more...] about What Should You Know About HPV