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What is Dry Eye Disease and How To Treat It
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Dr. Tiffany Cochran discusses why dry eye disease is so common among midlife women and what women can do to treat dry eyes.
Migraines, Dizziness, and Cervicogenic Headaches in Women
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Dr. Alexa N. Fiffick discusses how headaches are more common in women. Two of the most common headache conditions are cervicogenic headache and migraine.
Here’s The Current Thinking On Hormone Therapy (It’s Not What You Heard 20 Years Ago)
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Over twenty years ago, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study, which randomized women to receive either hormone therapy or a placebo, set out to assess the benefits and risks of hormone therapy. In 2002, the WHI study was abruptly halted because the researchers found that women taking a combination of estrogen and progestin had an increased risk of breast cancer, heart attacks, stroke, and blood clots. Headlines blasted the news that hormone therapy was unsafe, and the use of hormone therapy…
America lost its way on menopause research. It’s time to get back on track.
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Twenty years ago, the National Institutes of Health abruptly terminated research on the effect of hormone therapy on postmenopausal women. The decision resulted in a cascade of harm to millions who have undergone menopause in the United States. And it remains uncorrected two decades later. More than 1 billion people worldwide will be in menopause by 2025. Today, there are 55 million in the United States alone, nearly 75 percent of whom report not receiving support or treatment for its effects.…
Webinar: Demystifying the WHI Study - the facts about HRT
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On the 20th anniversary of the now infamous Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study that brought the field of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to its knees, it is only fitting that we revisit the study and use science-backed information to emphasize the true outcome of the findings. Especially when two decades later women are still impacted by the aftershocks. Join Dr. Holly L. Thacker and Dr. Alexa Fiffick from the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Specialized Women’s Health, as they address the…
Clinical impact of 2020 American Heart Association statement on menopause and cardiovascular disease risk
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The American Heart Association published a 2020 scientific statement on cardiovascular disease risk for women transitioning through or experiencing menopause. The report reflects scientific evidence on menopause and cardiovascular risks, and this article reviews the statement with a focus on what is new and what is clinically important for healthcare providers treating this patient population.
How Acupuncture Can Help Treat Headaches
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Speaking of Women's Health guest columnist Dr. Jessica Ruff shares how acupuncture can help reduce headaches.
FDA approves Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide) injection for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide) injection to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, as an addition to diet and exercise. Mounjaro was effective at improving blood sugar and was more effective than the other diabetes therapies with which it was compared in clinical studies. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) are hormones involved in blood sugar control. Mounjaro is a…
Preparing for Hip and Knee Replacement
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Speaking of Women's Health guest columnist, Cheryl Taylor RNFA at Cleveland Clinic, shares tips on how women can prepare for and recover from hip and knee replacement surgeries.
FDA clears NeuroMetrix’s wearable neuromodulator as first non-drug fibromyalgia treatment
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Scientists still may not know the exact cause of fibromyalgia, but that hasn’t stopped them from developing treatments for the chronic pain associated with the condition. For years, all of those therapeutics have been of the pharmacological variety, with three drugs approved by the FDA since 2007. Now, however, patients will have a drug-free alternative to treat their fibromyalgia, as the agency issued a de novo clearance for a wearable neuromodulation system from NeuroMetrix designed to ease…
Feeling Socially Connected Might Be More Important Than You Think
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Dr. Irina Todorov discusses how human connection is important for one's health.
The 20th Anniversary of the Women's Health Initiative
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20 years after the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), women are still concerned about the risks of hormone therapy. Dr. Holly L. Thacker discusses how hormone therapy is still the most effective treatment for menopause symptoms, especially hot flashes and night sweats.
Speaking of Women's Health Wins Digital Health Award
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Speaking of Women's Health is proud to be awarded a Digital Health Award for their HerDesire.net educational initiative on low sex drive. the awards were judged by more than 100 experts, with over 1,000 entries, recognizing the BEST in digital health resources.
FDA Approves First Systemic Treatment for Alopecia Areata
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Olumiant (baricitinib) oral tablets to treat adult patients with severe alopecia areata, a disorder that often appears as patchy baldness and affects more than 300,000 people in the U.S. each year. This marks the first FDA approval of a systemic treatment (i.e. treats the entire body rather than a specific location) for alopecia areata. Alopecia areata, commonly referred to as just alopecia, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks its…
6 Ways to Improve Brain Health
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Dr. Sandra Darling shares 6 healthy lifestyle tips to stimulate and support the brain and help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
Hormone Therapy for Prevention Requires a Nuanced Approach
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Should physicians be prescribing hormone therapy (HT) to help prevent certain chronic health conditions for people who are post-menopausal? Holly Thacker, MD, FACP, director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Specialized Women’s Health, believes there may be a good case for doing so with some patients.The first steps, however, should be a physical exam, a careful assessment of when the patient entered menopause, and a conversation that explores the potential risks and benefits of hormone therapy,…
Pudendal Neuralgia: A Hidden Cause of Pelvic Pain
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Jessica Strasburg, MD discusses the most common causes and symptoms of pudendal neuralgia and what treatment options are available.
Cervical Cancer Prevention – We Can Do This!
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Dr. Sharon Sutherland discusses the latest cervical cancer preventions, including HPV vaccination, cervical cancer screening options and drugs that suppress immune response.
5 Tips To Do Now For Longevity
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Guest columnist Dr. Michael Roizen shares ways to keep your body and mind young and healthy.
My Story of Pudendal Neuralgia
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Dr. Iris Nira Smith shares her experience with the pudendal nerve conduction test and how she handles living with pudendal neuralgia.