A best ever luscious cookie cake, picture perfect and perfect tasting from Holly Clegg's trim&TERRIFIC Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets to Sizzle at Any Age - 200 Simple and Sassy Recipes.

A new study offers help to patients and doctors who are trying to deal with mammogram results that many women consider troubling and confusing: the finding of “dense” breast tissue. Not only is breast density linked to an increased risk of cancer, it also makes cancer harder to detect because dense tissue can hide tumors from X-rays. But the new research indicates that not all women with dense breasts are at very high risk.

I’m 66 and I was on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for about 10 years, but stopped using it for the last seven years. Is there any evidence to show that I need to go back on HRT? If so, how long are you supposed to use HRT?

I’m 48 and going thru menopause. I have gained 30 pounds and I am anemic. I take vitamins and iron pills, but I still have no energy or weight loss. I have two young kids and it’s hard to keep up with them. I need help with weight issues. I tried exercise and eating well, but nothing helps.

I have been using Intensity for approximately two months with no problems. I have been experiencing uncomfortable vaginal itching the last couple of days. I did not use the Intensity today.

I do have e-string and was using Premarin, but I have not used those for the last couple of weeks. I would appreciate any advice you could provide me to help relieve my symptoms and how to proceed with the Intensity treatment.

Read guest columnist Dr. Heather Hirsch's column on overuse injuries and how these injuries can be prevented.

To help you decide if sperm banking is right for you, download our free guide to learn more about the sperm banking process and a list of available tests for fertility.

Download our comprehensive treatment guide to learn more about the risks of chronic high blood pressure, what causes resistant hypertension and treatment options for resistant hypertension.

Download our free guide to learn more about treatment options for all stages of testicular cancer, information on fertility options before and after treatment and online medical second opinion services.

Download our comprehensive treatment guide to learn more about the newest and latest treatment options available for urological congenitalism.

I am 66 years old and have osteoporosis. My primary care doctor suggested Reclast, but my gynecologist suggested Prolia. I have never been treated before for osteoporosis. I also have had a portion of my thyroid removed 7 months ago.

I have two questions:

1. Are these two drugs the same?
2. How will treatment affect my thyroid?

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s column on ways to reduce your allergy symptoms, plus how to treat allergy symptoms before they occur.

Dianne Dunkelman, founder of the National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation, has been named the new Chief Strategist of Speaking of Women’s Health.

Read guest columnist Stetson T. Thacker, PhD’s column to understand why you want and need brown fat and how to develop more brown fat!

Color equals nutrition and this salad is overflowing with flavor, color and garden fresh favorites. This Great Garden Salad recipe is from Holly Clegg's trim&TERRIFIC EATING WELL TO FIGHT ARTHRITIS: 200 easy recipes and practical tips to help REDUCE INFLAMMATION and EASE SYMPTOMS.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker explains skin and hair changes during menopause. The culprit for the post-menopausal changes in your hair and skin is the lower levels of the hormone estrogen circulating in your body. Loss of estrogen makes your skin thinner and more delicate, and can cause your hair to thin out. Watch for helpful tips.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker explains what perimenopause is and when women are in perimenopause. She explains classic symptoms and signs you are entering perimenopause and making the transition to menopause.

I have an IUD (Mirena), this is my second one. It is due to come out next year. I was wondering what the correlation is between the IUD and depression? I have a history of depression, but it has gotten worse. I’m currently on 3 different antidepressants, which really are not helping.

When I think about it now, it seems to have increased since the time I had the second one placed 4 years ago. I know hormones can have an impact on mood/mental well-being. Do you think there is a connection between the two?

I take several types of vitamins every day. Should I take them all at once or should I spread them out throughout the day?

Recently, I had a total knee replacement. After 3 months of Physical Therapy I am back at work, doing well for the most part.

On occasion, I have a large amount of swelling in the ankle of the same leg I had the knee replacement. This happens 2-3 times a week and not with any particular irritant. The swelling is enough to stretch my shoe out. I’d like to know if this is normal after this type of surgery?