Harvard Women's Health Watch articles from September 2003

Harvard Women's Health Watch archives from September 2003

Research reveals biology of harmful stress.(for caregivers)
September 1, 2003... Scientists studying caregivers say the effects of chronic stress may last for years. Taking care of a loved one can be deeply rewarding and has important benefits to society. But it can also place enormous stress on the caregiver, who is...

Could it be an attention disorder?(attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
September 1, 2003... The mention of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) usually brings to mind young boys who can't sit still in class. That's because most cases of ADHD are diagnosed in childhood, and in boys more often than in girls. But half of...

When you need a new knee.
September 1, 2003... Once considered a last resort for knee problems, total knee replacement is now fairly routine. More women than men are candidates for the procedure. We subject our knees to enormous forces every day - twice our body weight just walking,...

Medications - Botox: Not just for faces.
September 1, 2003... It's making headlines for smoothing frown lines, but Botox can also ease some hard-to-treat medical conditions. Before Botox came along, most of us were familiar with the botulinum toxin as the cause of deadly botulism food poisoning. Yet...

By the Way, Doctor - Do calcium-channel blockers cause bone problems?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Q For several years, I've taken the calcium-channel blocker Procardia to control my hypertension. Could it decrease the calcium in my body and thus increase my risk for osteoporosis? A We talk about calcium in so many contexts, it's easy to...

By the Way, Doctor - Can aspirin reduce breast cancer risk?
September 1, 2003... Q I recently read that anti-inflammatory drugs reduce the risk of breast cancer. Is this true? Can you tell me anything about this? A The idea that inflammation might promote the development of cancer has spurred several studies of...