Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from March 2005

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from March 2005

Easy does it with vitamin E.
March 1, 2005... Swallowing an amber-colored vitamin E capsule has long been a daily ritual for millions of American women. It may be time to stop. Today vitamin E is one of the most widely used supplements, taken regularly by nearly a quarter of adults...

In brief; Difficult knees get modest benefit from acupuncture.
March 1, 2005... Loss of joint cartilage through osteoarthritis is one of the major causes of disability and pain, especially in older people. It can be particularly debilitating when it affects the knee, one of the body's major weight-bearing joints. A study...

Not getting over it: Post-traumatic stress disorder.
March 1, 2005... For some people, merely recalling a traumatic event feels just like going through it all over again. Psychotherapy and some other strategies can help. At some time in life, at least half of us will live through a terrifying event in which...

Digestive diseases; What to do about gallstones.
March 1, 2005... Gallstones are one of the most common digestive problems treated in women. More than 25 million people in the United States have gallstones; women are twice as likely as men to develop them. The good news is that most of the time,...

By the way, doctor; Do breast-enhancement supplements work?
March 1, 2005... Q What can you tell me about natural hormonal and herbal preparations advertised to enlarge breasts? Do they work, and are they safe? A Dietary supplements for enhancing breast size are often marketed with compelling testimonials and...

By the way, doctor; Are parabens dangerous?(p-hydroxybenzoic acid esters)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Q I notice that parabens are found in many cosmetics and skin care products. I heard that they're carcinogenic. Is that true? A Parabens (short for p-hydroxybenzoic acid esters) are preservatives that are used in shampoos, lotions,...