Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses the three stages of menopause and how women can know when they are entering each menopause stage.

Having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? Symptoms brought on by menopausal insomnia might be the cause. Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares how to gain a better night’s sleep with these helpful tips!

A new study shows that deaths from heart disease in young women have increased in the past decade due to obesity, type 2 diabetes and diseases of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia and preterm delivery. Although heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, cancer has been the main cause of death among young women in the United States. For the study, researchers used death certificates to compare deaths from cancer with deaths from heart disease in women under age 65 between 1999 and…

Dr. Matthew Wright and Dr. Megan Kruse provide an overview of Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) and the most recent advances.

Dr. Paul M. Saluan discusses why females have a higher rate of ACL injuries compared to males at all ranges of activity from recreational to professional sports.

Pregnancy complications and early menopause increase women's future risk of heart disease. Cardiologists, gynaecologists and endocrinologists recommend how to help middle-aged women prevent later heart problems. "Physicians should intensify the detection of hypertension in middle-aged women," states the document. Up to 50% of women develop high blood pressure before the age of 60 but the symptoms -- for example hot flushes and palpitations -- are often attributed to menopause. "High blood…

Can you tell me what kind of treatment is available for rosacea? I have really bad bumps and redness on my face. I know there is a way to treat it, but how? I keep washing my face day and night, and the doctor gave me some medicine, but neither are helping. What can I do?

Learn more about the relationship between menopause and depression and how you can determine if the emotions you are feeling are more than just the blues.

For the fourth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet continues to be named the best overall diet, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking revealed Monday. The Mediterranean diet, which is consistently backed by studies showing a correlation with decreased risk of disease, also nabbed the No. 1 spot for best diets for healthy eating, easiest diets to follow, best diets for diabetes, best plant based diets and best heart-healthy diets. The diet advocates heart-healthy foods that…

The knee joint is often put at risk during athletic activities, and ACL tears are one of the most common injuries for athletes ages 15-45. Learn how ACL injuries are treated and reduce your risk. Download our free ACL Injury Treatment Guide and get the answers you need.

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s column on the benefits of N-acetylcysteine (NAC).

Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares how to find healthy foods that you also will enjoy.

CLEVELAND (WJW) – It is one of the most common types of cancer. And close to 300,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States this year alone.But what if breast cancer could be wiped out altogether?That is the goal of a promising new breast cancer vaccine, 10 years in the making; invented and developed by Cleveland Clinic immunologist Dr. Vincent Tuohy.“We know enough about the immune system now to try these things. We have the ability, but we’re on snail pace. We need…

Dr. Oluwatosin Goje discusses what women need to know to navigate a safe and healthy pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taryn Smith MD, NCMP Sabrina Sahni MD, NCMP Holly L. Thacker MD, FACP, CCD, NCMPAbstractEvery woman, if she lives long enough, will transition into menopause, and as the US population ages, women will be spending more time in a postmenopausal state than before. For postmenopausal women, the decision to initiate menopausal hormone therapy should be individualized. A thorough evaluation of the patient's cardiovascular, venous thromboembolic, cancer, and fracture risk should be considered along…

Pregnancy is an exciting time but can also be filled with uncertainties as your body changes. Don’t let headaches go unchecked in the midst of it all. Talk to your doctor about what management plan is best for you.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses the latest findings that show the menopause transition contributes to an increase in coronary heart disease risk in women.

Menopause Transition and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Implications for Timing of Early Prevention A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women, who have a notable increase in the risk for this disease after menopause and typically develop coronary heart disease several years later than men. This observation led to the hypothesis that the menopause transition (MT) contributes to the increase in coronary…

Dr. Tara Iyer discusses the importance of regular exercise during the time of coronavirus to help decrease your risk of getting the virus and staying healthy.

Pfizer and BioNTech Conclude Phase 3 Study of COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate, Meeting All Primary Efficacy Endpoints Primary efficacy analysis demonstrates BNT162b2 to be 95% effective against COVID-19 beginning 28 days after the first dose; 170 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were evaluated, with 162 observed in the placebo group versus 8 in the vaccine groupEfficacy was consistent across age, gender, race and ethnicity demographics; observed efficacy in adults over 65 years of age was…