Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from February 2002

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from February 2002

Nutrition - Should I Become A Vegetarian?
February 1, 2002... People become vegetarians for many reasons, including health, religion, concerns about animal welfare, or a desire to eat in a way that minimizes the use of environmental resources. Some avoid meat because they worry about the use of hormones...

Bring On the Chocolates, Valentine!(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Often reviled as no more than a fattening indulgence and cause of adolescent acne, chocolate is getting a healthier reputation, thanks to recent nutrition research. Cocoa and chocolate, produced from cacao beans, contain high amounts of...

Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Hypertension in Women.
February 1, 2002... Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a "silent" disease, in that its symptoms may remain undetected for months, years, or even decades. But its impact on our health is loud and clear. Untreated hypertension is the leading cause of stroke...

By the Way, Doctor - Atrophic Vaginitis.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Q My gynecologist says that I have atrophic vaginitis and that it's a common problem for menopausal women. In all my reading about menopause, I've never come across this condition. What can you tell me about it? A Atrophic vaginitis is a...

By the Way, Doctor - Rotator-Cuff Tendonitis.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Q I've had a pain in my shoulder for two weeks, which my doctor says is tendonitis of my rotator cuff. What can you tell me about this condition? I can't recall doing anything to cause the pain. A Rotator-cuff tendonitis, an inflammation...