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The Menopause Myth Buster

The Menopause Myth Buster

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Nurse Alexandria Delasantos shares the most common menopause myths.


Benefits of L-Carnitine and Taurine

Benefits of L-Carnitine and Taurine

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Dr. Holly Thacker breaks down the differences between L-carnitine and taurine, and how they can benefit the body together. 


Health Tips You Didn't Know You Needed

Health Tips You Didn't Know You Needed

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Speaking of Women's Health Executive Director Holly L. Thacker, MD shares 15 insider women's health tips, including ways to reduce skin bruising, tips for brighter skin, how to improve blood pressure and even ways to help with weight loss.


How To Prevent Cognitive Decline

How To Prevent Cognitive Decline

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Everything you wanted to know about how to prevent cognitive decline with a focus on vitamin B12, magnesium, omega-3 fats and a new over-the-counter option.


Omega Fatty Acids: Essential for Health and Wellness

Omega Fatty Acids: Essential for Health and Wellness

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Dr. Sung and Dr. Khan discuss the importance of omega fatty acids for our health, how much women need and foods rich in omega-3s and omega-6s.


FAQs About Women's Health

FAQs About Women's Health

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Nurse Marissa Walker answers the most frequently asked questions about women's health.


The Limitations of Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing

The Limitations of Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing

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Guest columnists Mollie Greenhouse and Dr. Holly Pederson explain the limitations and risks of at-home genetic tests like 23andMe.


Should All Women Get A Breast Cancer Risk Assessment?

Should All Women Get A Breast Cancer Risk Assessment?

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Dr. Madeline Cohn and Dr. Lakshmi Khatri share the latest information on breast cancer risk assessment tools and options for women. A personalized breast cancer risk assessment can be used to help estimate your probability of developing beast cancer and if you are at higher risk compared to others of a similar background.


The Latest on Breast Cancer Screenings

The Latest on Breast Cancer Screenings

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Dr. Laura Lipold shares the latest information on breast cancer screenings, including the new FDA national requirement that all mammography facilities include one of two breast density statements on the report of a screening mammogram.


Breaking Down the Latest Study on Women Over Age 65 and Hormone Therapy Use

Breaking Down the Latest Study on Women Over Age 65 and Hormone Therapy Use

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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker’s column on the use of Hormone Therapy (HT) in high dose, low dose, oral, transdermal or vaginal estrogen in older, US women. 

The study was based on a huge prescription and medical database of women from 2007-2020 looking at the effects of HT on all-cause mortality, five cancers, cardiovascular disease and dementia.


What is Red Light Therapy?

What is Red Light Therapy?

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Dr. Sobia Khan discusses what red light therapy does and the benefits and cautions it comes with.


Urinary Tract Infections: Prevention, Treatment and Medication

Urinary Tract Infections: Prevention, Treatment and Medication

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Dr. Holly Thacker breaks down why women experience Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and how to prevent and treat UTIs.


Food Freedom: Breaking Down "Banned Foods"

Food Freedom: Breaking Down "Banned Foods"

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Speaking of Women's Health Executive Director Holly L. Thacker, MD discusses what foods are banned in other countries, but not in the United States. And did you know that a few banned foods in the US are not banned elsewhere?


What Supplements Should Women Take?

What Supplements Should Women Take?

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Sandra Cooper, CNP, CNM shares what supplements and vitamins women should take on a daily basis.


Tips For Breastfeeding Success

Tips For Breastfeeding Success

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Dr. Holly Thacker, Assistant Nurse Manager Marla Nichols and Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri share tips for successful breastfeeding and bottle feeding babies.


Creating a Strong Bond With Your Teenager

Creating a Strong Bond With Your Teenager

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Sandra Cooper shares tips and steps parents can take to help improve their relationship with their teenagers. 


Can a Vegan Diet Improve Your Health?

Can a Vegan Diet Improve Your Health?

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Guest columnist Alexis Supan, RD, MPH shares how a vegan diet can improve your overall health and how to start eating a vegan diet.


Everything You Wanted to Know About the Antioxidant Apigenin, But Didn’t Even Know to Ask!

Everything You Wanted to Know About the Antioxidant Apigenin, But Didn’t Even Know to Ask!

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What do celery seeds, parsley, spinach, marjoram and rosemary have in common? Apigenin!What is Apigenin?Apigenin is a natural antioxidant substance found in veggies and fruits. We have long understood that food is medicine. Today’s American diet is full of processed foods, preservatives, processed seed oils, other chemicals hard to pronounce and non-nutritive dense calories laden with sugar, salt and flavors that can be ‘addictive’.  Apigenin is found in celery seeds, parsley, spinach as…


The Latest on Treatments for Hair Loss, Hair Thinning and Alopecia

The Latest on Treatments for Hair Loss, Hair Thinning and Alopecia

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Speaking of Women's Health Executive Director Holly Thacker, MD shares how women (and men) can help improve hair thinning, hair loss and alopecia. She shares tips, tricks and the latest vitamins, treatments and medications.


Should you Take Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Together?

Should you Take Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Together?

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Holly Thacker, MD explains the new research that shows taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together may reduce the risk of dying from cancer but raise the mortality risk for cardiovascular disease.