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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 Women’s Health and Menopause Center, says, “Due to the reduction of estrogen during perimenopause…

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 pregnancy,” an obstetrics physician at Women’s Health and Menopause…

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 low risk in developing cervical cancer within the next three to five…

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 end as late as May,” said Kelly Campbell, M.D., an obstetrics and…

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, AMA’s House of Delegates voted to adopt a resolution stating that the AMA “expresses concern regarding recent…

Despite the benefits of having an annual gynecological exam, almost half of all women fail to have their check-up every year. Andrew Markowitz, M.D., an OB/GYN at Women’s Health and Menopause Center, says, “Many women think they don’t need to come see their doctor unless there’s a problem. That couldn’t be further from the truth.” An…