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Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from January 2006
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Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from January 2006
Six for 2006: Six reasons not to scrimp on sleep.(regular exercise and diet prevents insomnia,)
January 1, 2006... For good health, you need adequate sleep as much as you need regular exercise and a sensible diet. Here's why.
The National Sleep Foundation and other health organizations have reminded us that we don't get as much sleep as we used to -- or...
In brief; Experts issue immunization guidelines.(use of vaccines for adults)
January 1, 2006... Immunization is not just for children and travelers -- and it's not just about getting a flu shot. Adults are vulnerable to complications caused by many diseases vaccines can prevent. Women, in particular, benefit from vaccinations. They live...
When thoughts become obsessions.(obsessive compulsive disorder)
January 1, 2006... How many germs are on that doorknob? What if the house burns down? A person with obsessive-compulsive disorder thinks about these things all the time.
We all have disturbing thoughts, but most of us quickly dismiss them or keep them in...
In the News; Avian flu: Anticipated and closely watched.(control of poultry)
January 1, 2006... The potential for a pandemic has pushed avian flu to the top of official agendas. That's good.
Although we're in the middle of another flu season, the influenza on most people's minds is not the usual seasonal flu. For years, health...
By the way, doctor; Do I need a Pap test after hysterectomy?
January 1, 2006... Q. I had a hysterectomy in my 50s. Do I still need to have Pap tests?
A. It depends on why the hysterectomy was performed and whether your cervix was removed during the procedure. If you had an abdominal hysterectomy and the surgeon didn't...
By the way, doctor; What causes red wine headaches?(histamine)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Q. I get headaches after drinking red wine. Why? I'm 56 years old and in excellent health.
A. Getting a headache after drinking red wine seems to be common, but no single explanation has been found. Several theories have been proposed, but...