Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from December 2005

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from December 2005

Lung cancer in women.
December 1, 2005... Is lung cancer different in women? Yes and no. Lung cancer has received some much-needed attention recently, thanks largely to two admired public figures. In April 2005, ABC news anchorman Peter Jennings told his nightly audience of...

Exercise sampler: Building hip strength.
December 1, 2005... "What weight-bearing exercises do you suggest for strengthening the hipbones?" asks a reader. Here are some suggestions. One of our greatest fears as we get older is that we will break a hip, an event that can cause permanent disability,...

Genital herpes: Common but misunderstood.
December 1, 2005... Don't assume that genital herpes isn't your concern. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause small, painful sores in the genital area. The symptoms may include fever, itching, burning, and trouble urinating. But many...

By the way, doctor; Does Fosamax damage the jawbone?
December 1, 2005... Q. I've heard that taking Fosamax for a long time causes the jawbone to deteriorate. Do you know anything about this? A. Alendronate (brand name Fosamax) is one of a class of drugs called bisphosphonates, which are widely used to prevent...