Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from June 2008

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from June 2008

Depression at perimenopause: more than just hormones.(Report)
June 1, 2008... Depression at perimenopause: More than just hormones A new study is helping to untangle the many contributors to depression during the menopausal transition. New research has confirmed a link between depression and the menopausal...

Up with HDL, the "good" cholesterol.(High-density lipoprotein)(Report)
June 1, 2008... Up with HDL, the "good" cholesterol Guidelines mainly target LDL cholesterol, but HDL matters, too. Among the many things we can do to reduce our risk for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in women in the United...

What to do about hemorrhoids.(Disease/Disorder overview)
June 1, 2008... What to do about hemorrhoids Bulging blood vessels in the backside can be a pain, but you have many options for treating them. Some women have a passing encounter with hemorrhoids during pregnancy. By midlife, many more of us have had...

Artificial joints for the hand and wrist.(Reprint)(Report)
June 1, 2008... Artificial joints for the hand and wrist Like knee or hip replacement, a new hand or wrist joint can help you get back into the action. Chances are, you know someone who has a new knee or hip joint. Maybe you have one yourself. But you...

By the way, doctor: how long can I keep getting cortisone shots in my knee?(Drug overview)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... By the way, doctor How long can I keep getting cortisone shots in my knee? Q. I've been getting cortisone injections in my knee for osteoarthritis every four months. What are the possible side effects, and how long can I continue this?...

By the way, doctor: which is better, flaxseed or fish oil?
June 1, 2008... By the way, doctor Which is better, flaxseed or fish oil? Q. For the healthy omega-3 fats we hear so much about, which is better * ground flaxseed or fish oil capsules? A. Fish in the diet is generally preferred, but both sources...