Mon, 24 April 2006
When it comes to heart health what is more important, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, or HDL cholesterol?
What about Benecol and Take Control, two margarine-like spreads claiming to lower cholesterol? New data indicates one is better than the other, especially in the long run.
If you have had a hysterectomy, you probably know estrogen therapy increases your risk of stroke. But, do you know how it affects the risk of breast cancer?
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Mon, 24 April 2006
There is important news for women who are at an increased risk for breast cancer. A drug used primarily to treat osteoporosis turns out to be as effective as Tamoxifen, but with fewer side effects.
If you suffer from migraine headaches, the odds are you are a pre-menopausal female and the crippling pain is associated with your monthly cycle. Today we’ll discuss a new study that offers suggestions for treatment and prevention of migraines. Also a drug used to treat high blood pressure appears to reduce the frequency of headaches by over 80 percent.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
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