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Thinning Bones? How to Tell if You Need an Osteoporosis Medication
Sally Field makes it seem as if we all need to be on Boniva. But most with thinning bones don't need it.
December 30, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - On Women
Health Buzz: Osteoporosis Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk and Other Health News
How to get the correct diagnosis; a new kids' health website offers advice from pediatricians.
December 11, 2009 - Megan Johnson - Cancer
Bioidentical Hormones: Safer For Hot Flashes Than HRT?
Research suggests they may be a bit safer than conventional hormone therapy, if you proceed cautiously.
March 25, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - Women's Health
12 Reasons to Really Quit Smoking
Never mind cancer or heart disease for a moment. Here are some nonobvious reasons to snub cigarettes.
November 14, 2008 - Lindsay Lyon - Cancer
Celiac Disease in Men Threatens Bone Health
JFK may have had an undiagnosed digestive disorder that can cause osteoporosis and other problems.
September 19, 2008 - On Men
Women and Alcohol: How Much Is Healthful?
It raises the risk of breast cancer and helps the bones and heart.
May 07, 2008 - Deborah Kotz - On Women
Keeping Breast Cancer From Coming Back
Women previously treated for breast cancer could benefit from aromatase inhibitors.
March 19, 2008 - Deborah Kotz - On Women
More on Hormones and Cancer
Here's a good example of why studies can be so frustrating to apply to real life.
March 07, 2008 - Deborah Kotz - On Women
Getting Your Bone Density Tested
Here's some guidance on who should be tested—and how it's done.
January 30, 2008 - January W. Payne - Bones, Joints & Muscles
Does Early Bone Loss Mean You Need Drugs?
Some experts think osteopenia, often a precursor to osteoporosis, is overtreated.
January 30, 2008 - January W. Payne - Bones, Joints & Muscles

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