Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from May 2004

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from May 2004

Gender matters: Heart disease risk in women.
May 1, 2004... Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women -- and one of the most preventable. Research is giving us insights into how we can control our risk. We've come a long way since the days when a woman's worry over heart disease...

High-flying health tips.(preventing deep vein thrombosis and other health risks on airplane flights)
May 1, 2004... Safeguard your health in the air with advance knowledge and preparation. With summer's approach come plans for travel, including flying long distances. But the prospect of a long flight often raises health concerns. Especially in...

Managing shingles and postherpetic neuralgia.
May 1, 2004... Reactivation of the chickenpox virus causes severe pain and rash in older adults. Perhaps your skin bears a tiny indented scar or two, a lifelong reminder of the itchy, blistering rash of chickenpox. But that's not the end of the story....

Is it safe to take Prilosec long-term?
May 1, 2004... Q I've been taking Prilosec for esophageal reflux. My doctor says I may need to take it indefinitely. Is that safe? A Prilosec (generic name omeprazole) is a member of a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) that has...

Do antibiotics cause breast cancer?
May 1, 2004... Q I read about a link between antibiotics and breast cancer. What do you make of it? A You're referring to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Feb. 18, 2004). University of Washington researchers evaluated...