A wave of illness involving children and teens is starting to raise some concern. The illness, which doctors are calling pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), is believed to be linked to COVID-19, but there is much that is still unknown. Pediatric rheumatologists Sirada Panupattanapong, MD and Elizabeth B. Brooks, MD, PhD share what we know so far about MIS-C. MIS-C is a Kawasaki-like illness MIS-C mirrors the symptoms of another rare childhood illness, Kawasaki disease,…

When you exercise could impact how well you sleep later. EXERCISE IS A KEY WAY to stay healthy and live a longer, more productive life. It’s beneficial in several ways, not least of which is its ability to promote good sleep. Tiring yourself out with a tough workout is a great way to help your body feel ready for sleep when it’s time to go to bed. And regular physical activity can help you stay asleep longer and wake up feeling more refreshed in the morning. However, the time of day you…

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) affects more than one third of adult women. HerDesire.net is an online central-source for education about screening, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of HSDD. The goal of the HSDD initiative is to provide the following education objectives: Define and differentiate between FSD and HSDD through careful use of screening questionnaires, assessment, and physical examination, to ensure proper diagnosis and successful non-medical and medical…

Dr. Tiffany Cochran discusses how women's health physicians diagnose menopause and why it's important for women to receive the correct diagnosis.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses the connection between breast cancer and menopause in midlife women.

The Cleveland Clinic Skincare Aesthetician Team share tips to improve your skin overall.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses what causes female sexual pain and what types of treatments are available for women.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker shares how midlife women can lose unwanted weight and decrease their risk for diabetes.

Metformin Use Is Associated With Slowed Cognitive Decline and Reduced Incident Dementia in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: The Sydney Memory and Ageing Study

Women who reported two or more moderate to severe menopause symptoms had increased risks for cardiovascular disease and stroke, but vasomotor symptom severity did not affect risk, according to data from the WHI Calcium and Vitamin D trial. Researchers analyzed data collected during the Women’s Health Initiative-Calcium and Vitamin D trial (n = 20,050), a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study in which women aged 50 to 79 years received 400 IU of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and 1,000 mg of…

PROBIOTICS CAN BE PARTICULARLY BENEFICIAL FOR WOMEN There's still a lot to be discovered about probiotics, says Dr. Holly Thacker of Cleveland Clinic. One thing that's for sure, however, is that your gastrointestinal (GI) health can play an important role in your bodily functions. "A lot of different medical conditions, from cardiovascular to autoimmune to cancers to even potentially mood, that can be affected by the food you eat," Dr. Thacker tells Woman's Day. "Obviously, there’s a complex…

The FDA announced that it had asked five pharmaceutical firms to voluntarily recall products containing extended-release formulations of metformin hydrochloride, a drug frequently prescribed to patients with type 2 diabetes to manage blood glucose levels. The recall stems from a recent series of tests that revealed unacceptably high levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine, a probable human carcinogen, in several lots of metformin extended-release products. "Now that we have identified some metformin…

Dr. Howard Tay shares treatment options for women suffering from dyspareunia and pain with sexual activities.

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.

Dr. Tara Iyer discusses the latest Metformin recall and what you need to know about the medication and the recall details.

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.

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…

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

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

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…