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Bringing back that lovin' feeling
Wendy Wolf (whose name has been changed to respect her privacy), 62, of Boca Raton, a slim, attractive blonde with green eyes and the ability to still turn heads, is vivacious, pretty and popular. Attracting men is never a problem. Men find her pretty,...Tags: Physical Conditions, Sexual Health, Medical Research, Levitra (drug), Gynecology
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Study upholds breast cancer mortality for hormone replacement
In the nearly 11 years since researchers first rang alarm bells that women on hormone replacement therapy faced an increased risk of breast cancer, some have suggested that taking estrogen and progestin to treat symptoms of menopause might not be so...Tags: Women's Health, Physical Conditions, Medical Research, Health Treatments, Healthcare Provider
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Women should be concerned about low libido
Low libido can not only ruin a women's sex life but could also cause her to miss out on some key health benefits. Dr. Valerie Omicioli, a certified menopause practitioner and clinical assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences...
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Calcium, vitamin D pills don't prevent fractures, panel says
More than half of American women over the age of 60 take vitamin D and calcium supplements, but the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said this week that they’re probably wasting their money. In a new recommendations from the federal government&...
Tags: Vitamin D, New York University, Dietary Supplements, Mineral Supplements, Calcium
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Going high tech helps some lose weight
Email padler@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Many people exercise and still find it hard to lose weight. One man turned to some high tech tools to find a weight loss solution. Brett Sheets was in Missouri State University's Body Composition Lab on a recent day. He was hooked up...Tags: Missouri State University, Medical Procedures and Tests, Physiology, X-rays, Sumo Wrestling
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For the forgetful in menopause, brain works harder to keep up
Around the time of menopause, many women complain of mental slippage. But, as if to inflict some perverse trick upon them, cognitive scientists have found that they actually perform no more poorly than women who do not have such complaints. (Reassuring in...Tags: Women's Health, Physical Conditions, Vanderbilt University , Medical Research, Placebo
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Researchers turn attention to breast cancer prevention
Cheryl Corbin's mother and grandmother had breast cancer, so an oncologist suggested she be tested for an inherited gene mutation linked to the disease. But when the results came in, she didn't show up to hear them.
"I was afraid to hear the words,"...Tags: Women's Health, Drug Trafficking, Health Treatments, Colleges and Universities, Breast Cancer
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Drug That Treats Breast Cancer Found To Prevent It, Study Shows
KTLA NewsCHICAGO (KTLA) -- Doctors and patients have a new tool to prevent breast cancer: A drug that is already approved for the treatment of the disease. Women who are at high risk for breast cancer that is fueled by the hormone estrogen could reduce their risk...Tags: Physical Conditions, Breast, Massachusetts, Breast Cancer, Human Body
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Do you have a sleep disorder? Take this test to find out
Have you been told (or have you noticed) that you stop breathing or gasp during sleep? Do you snore three or more nights a week? Then you might be at risk for sleep apnea, according to Bon Secours Hampton Roads free sleep apnea risk assessment.
According...Tags: High Blood Pressure, Physical Conditions, National or Ethnic Minorities, African Americans, Hampton Roads Transit
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Woman, 61, gives birth to her own grandchild
CHICAGO - Almost 39 weeks ago, Kristine Casey set out on an unusual journey to help her daughter and answer a spiritual calling. Her goal was achieved when she gave birth to her own grandson at age 61. Casey, possibly the oldest woman to give birth in...Tags: Physical Conditions, Chicago Tribune, Human Body, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Premature Birth
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