Cleveland Clinic -- Charis Eng, MD, PhD, Founding Chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Genomic Medicine Institute, Founding Director of the Center for Personalized Genetic Healthcare, and internationally recognized leader in the cancer genetics field, has received the American Cancer Society’s prestigious Medal of Honor award. The annual award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in basic cancer research, clinical research and cancer control. Dr. Eng was honored alongside four…

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s column explaining Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO), and what can be done about the sky rocketing costs of medicines.

What hyaluronic acid vaginal cream do you recommend?

If taking antibiotics why is getting a spine epidural not allowed?

I'm losing handfuls of hair. I have two bald spots, one on the back of my head and one on the side. I don't know what to do. I've had my thyroid checked and it is in a normal range, and I'm doing meditation to reduce my stress.

Dr. Camille Moreno and Dr. Jessica Erickson discuss if aspirin is safe and effective to take for prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker, Dr. Anna Camille Moreno and Dr. Sabrina K. Sikka discuss the genitourinary syndrome of menopause in breast cancer survivors and the treatments available in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine.When treating the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) in women with breast cancer or at high risk of breast cancer, clinicians must balance the higher cancer risks associated with hormonal treatments against the severity of GSM symptoms, which can be exacerbated by breast…

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker's column on therapies for body and muscle pain.

The US Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a human papillomavirus vaccine called Gardasil 9 for men and women between the ages of 27 and 45. The FDA previously approved the HPV vaccine for people age 9 to 26. Most HPV infections go away on their own, but some remain and can cause cervix, vagina and vulva cancer in women; penis cancer in men; and genital warts, anal cancer and head and neck cancers in both sexes. There are 150 viruses that make up HPV, but most are rare. Gardasil…

Lately, I have been falling asleep for no known reason. I will be sitting watching tv and nod off. Do you know what could cause this?

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s column on the latest research regarding anxiety and aging and what women can do to help with anxiety. Learn how you can protect your telomeres and reduce biological aging.

I have seen my gynecologist at least three times in the past year for vaginal itching. Nothing has relieved it, yet. First, I was treated for a yeast infection, but it didn't relieve anything. Then I was given a cream and instructed to take Benadryl at night. That is not working. I'm considering going to another gynecologist where I go for breast cancer care. I was having the itching problems prior to my masectomy, and nothing has ever helped. I've tried over the counter products and they don't work. My gynecologist tested me for cervical cancer and that was negative.

Someone told me eating yogurt and drinking bottled water causes cancer, is this true?

Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses the best time to schedule your next mammogram and more important tips on planning breast screenings.

I have a diagnosis of "idiopathic" Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus on my medical record. A stent was placed under my scalp to pump excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) off my brain. Can the amount of CSF increase markedly over a period of 4 - 5 years after placement of the stent?

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s column on what supplements, vitamins and medications can help for joint pain and stiffness.

I was diagnosed with fat necrosis in the left breast. It can be somewhat painful at times. Will this ever go away or is it something I will just have to live with? I have had repeat mammograms stating no cancer, along with ultrasound.

I had a collision with my cat this morning when she leaped up on the bed. I reached my hand out to pet her and collided with her full-force jump. I ended up with a very painful and eventually swollen back of my hand. I've been in a lot of pain today and cannot use that hand without feeling excruciating pain. I've been icing it frequently today and took Tylenol for the pain. The swelling migrated down to one side of my wrist. Should I seek medical help or is what I'm doing sufficient?

This melt-in-your mouth coffeecake starts with a time-honored family pantry staple, biscuit baking mix. Holly Clegg's personal favorite recipe - she loves the naturally sweet yams with the tart cranberries.

This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC® Too Hot in the Kitchen.

What does it mean to have yellow, sometimes white, but always very opaque discharge shoot out and down your leg?