Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from May 2003

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from May 2003

Advances in reducing colorectal cancer risk.
May 1, 2003... Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer death. These statistics belie how preventable this disease really is. The best news about any cancer is a discovery about how to prevent it....

Replacing worn-out hips.
May 1, 2003... Decades ago, worn-out hips meant life in a wheelchair. But in the 1960s, modern materials made it possible to replace these large ball-and-socket joints with mechanical implants. With increasingly durable implants and safer surgery, hip...

In Brief - Celiac disease: Not that rare?
May 1, 2003... We're used to thinking of whole grains as good for our health. Not so for people with celiac disease (CD), also known as celiac sprue. CD is a genetically based disorder that damages the small intestine and may result in debilitating symptoms....

The minerals we need.
May 1, 2003... The human body and a sturdy building have many elements - that is, minerals - in common, including calcium, iron, potassium, copper, molybdenum, and zinc. Both are built to last. Minerals strengthen and protect bones and teeth, the body's...

By the Way, Doctor - Alcohol and breast cancer.
May 1, 2003... Q I keep hearing that alcohol, even in moderate amounts, raises the risk of developing breast cancer. How does it do that? A Pooled data from many large studies suggest that women who take two or more drinks per day are 40% more likely to...

By the Way, Doctor - New rheumatoid arthritis drug.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Q I've heard about a new rheumatoid arthritis drug that I'd only have to take every two weeks. What do you know about it? A The new drug is adalimumab, trade name Humira (pronounced Hyu-MEH ruh). It was approved this year by the FDA for...