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The Ketogenic Diet

The Ketogenic Diet

Column

Read Dr. Camille Moreno and Diabetic Educator and Dietician Melissa Matteo's guest column on the ketogenic diet and how to lose weight!


Do Antibiotics Affect A Woman's Period?

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I am currently five days late for my period. A little less than a month ago (right after my last period), I was on antibiotics for my UTI, and I was wondering if that could make my period late?


Sliders with Pineapple Salsa

Sliders with Pineapple Salsa

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Outrageously, out of this world burgers bursting with Asian flavors, topped with pineapple salsa and served in miniature buns to make the ultimate pick-up.

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


What can I do About Breast Cysts?

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I have an enlarged cyst in my breast that is becoming very painful. Can I have it "biopsied" or aspirated for relief?


Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Start at age 45, not 50, American Cancer Society says

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The American Cancer Society, responding to a rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger people, is now recommending that adults undergo screening for the disease beginning at age 45 rather than 50. The organization, which announced the change in its guidelines Wednesday, said extensive analysis showed that lowering the starting age for screening would save lives. The recommendations apply to adults who are at average risk of the disease; this includes most people in the United States.


A Guy's Guide To Eating Well

A Guy's Guide To Eating Well

Column

Beside every great man is a strong woman to help push him in the right direction. We want to keep our men healthy by preventing any sort of disease that may come his way.


IMVEXXY™ (estradiol vaginal inserts) Approved for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Dyspareunia

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TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (NASDAQ: TXMD), an innovative women's healthcare company, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved IMVEXXY™ (estradiol vaginal inserts) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe dyspareunia (vaginal pain associated with sexual activity), a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA), due to menopause.


Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

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A fresh and tasty summer vegetable recipe with crunchy cool cucumbers, ripe juicy tomatoes, creamy avocados and corn. A nutrition-loaded side dish to any meal. Easy corn salad recipes are great summer meals or use as a salsa or condiment.

This Fresh Corn Salad recipe from Holly Clegg's Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook is one of our favorite summer easy corn salad recipes.

If you only eat corn on the cob and don’t use it in recipes, you are missing out! There’s nothing like fresh corn on the cob to use in recipes. Honestly, there isn’t much to it and really is quick to do. Just get a sharp or serrated knife and scrape the corn off the cob lengthwise or check out my gadgets.


Tips for Healthy, Hair, Skin and Nails

Videos

Dr. Melissa Piliang shares tips for healthy hair, skin and nails.


The Latest Recommendations on Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Vaccination

The Latest Recommendations on Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Vaccination

Column

Read guest columnist and researcher Dr. Miriam Cremer column on what’s new on pap smears and HPV vaccines and gynecologist Dr. Lynn Simpson’s sage comments on what to do if you have HPV.


Is my ovary working?

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I recently had a hysterectomy leaving one ovary. I was started on oral conjugated estrogens daily as I had a high FSH test at 8 weeks. Would an estradiol test show a reading on Premarin, as my estradiol showed 197 last week? Could my ovary be working again?


You First: Bone Health

Videos

Dr. Holly L. Thacker and Dr. Abby Abelson discuss the importance of bone health for women.


​FDA Approves Novel Preventive Treatment For Migraine​

News

FDA News Release The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. The treatment is given by once-monthly self-injections. Aimovig is the first FDA-approved preventive migraine treatment in a new class of drugs that work by blocking the activity of calcitonin gene-related peptide, a molecule that is involved in migraine attacks. “Aimovig provides patients with a novel option for reducing the number of days with…


Flank Steak in Coffee Marinade

Flank Steak in Coffee Marinade

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Its grilling time and wait until you taste this amazing marinade. Coffee adds depth and flavor while being a natural tenderizer for a rich, flavorsome meat. When making morning coffee, save some for the marinade and toss on grill when get home. Gluten-free recipe.

This recipe is from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC® Guy’s Guide To Eating Well.


Pregnancy and Antidepressant Therapy

Pregnancy and Antidepressant Therapy

Column

Read our guest columnist, psychiatrist and forensic psychiatric expert, Dr. Rupali Chadha’s column on antidepressant therapy in pregnancy.


Moms: Treat Yourself to Good Health Year-Round

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Women, especially moms, are often in the business of taking care of everyone and everything - except themselves.

It's always a great time to encourage moms to treat themselves to good health. Dr. Holly L. Thacker encourages women to put themselves first year-round! She says once a year women need to hit several checkboxes to ensure good health.


Are Testosterone Pellets Safe?

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What is the latest information and safety profile for testosterone pellets?


No Sexual Desire and Vaginal Dryness

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I had a hysterectomy in 2005, 13 years later I have no sexual drive and severe vaginal dryness. I am on antidepressants and have had back surgery. I still have my ovaries, but I have gone through menopause. My husband is 14 years younger and is still very interested in sex as where I have NO desire. What is your advice?


Migraine Symptoms

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I am 36 years old and have just recently been diagnosed with migraines. I went through a lot of tests to rule out serious issues that may be causing the migraines and have seen a neurologist. I am not having the migraines as intensely or as frequently, but I am still having out of the ordinary symptoms that are alarming at times.

Some of the symptoms are hard to describe. I just don’t think it is migraines that I am having. I thought about seeing an endocrinologist. Would they be able to help me determine what is going on?


Bacterial Vaginosis

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I’ve struggled with bacterial vagina infections for months. I complete the antibiotics and still have the infection. How can I fix this as it’s frustrating for me and my partner? Is there a way my partner could be treated as well?