Metabolic Syndrome and Endometrial Cancer: What’s the Connection?
What is metabolic syndrome? It is a set of conditions that increase the risk of serious health problems. They include: Hypertension high blood sugar High cholesterol levels Obesity Metabolic syndrome and endometrial cancer. Many women with endometrial cancer also have metabolic syndrome. Scientists have found a link between three signs
Prolia for Bone Fractures — I’m Still Not Impressed
When the bone drug Prolia (denosumab) first appeared in 2010, I looked closely at it because it used a completely different mechanism than the widely used bisphosphonates, targeting the RANK/RANK-L/OPG system to prevent osteoclasts from being “ activated” instead of decreasing their number like bisphosphonates. In 2010 I was not
I Became a Cancer Survivor at Age 3
As told to Shannon Shelton Miller Being a cancer survivor has shaped my life. When I was 3 years old, I was playing in the backyard with my older sister, who noticed blood spreading across my clothes. He ran me home and told my parents. They took off my clothes
Vitamin D In The Summer— Better Bones
With summer underway, it’s time to take advantage of the free vitamin D the sun has to offer. Sun exposure is the ideal way to help us reach the minimum vitamin D level of 32 ng/mL, with an optimum of 50 to 60 ng/mL. I also encourage you to get
Bellamy Young Talks Caregiving and Hepatic Encephalopathy
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Award-winning actress Bellamy Young is known for playing strong characters on television shows like “The Other Black Girl” and “Scandal” (hello, EM. President!). He is also currently using the power of his voice and his personal experience to raise awareness about a serious disease
Changes In Sleep Patterns In Older Adults
Path to better health Older adults often see changes in their sleep-wake cycle. This can be caused by many different factors, including: The chemicals and hormones in your body. For example, as we age, our body produces less melatonin. This is the natural hormone that regulates the sleep cycle. Lifestyle
The wonders of you – Better Bones, Better Body
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as if nothing were a miracle. The other is as if everything were a miracle.“-Albert Einstein At this time of year, many of us meditate on miracles. Hanukah and Christmas are winter holidays that focus on ancient miraculous events,
WomenTalk: The Link Between Diabetes and Your Heart
In the second episode of our WomenTalk series on heart health, we’ll learn all about the link between heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Cardiologist Payal Kohli, MD, explains what factors increase our risk of disease and how to reduce it. Watch more episodes of WomenTalk
Is It Covid-19 or The Flu – Learn More Here
If you are feeling unwell with fever, body aches, and other symptoms, you may be wondering what is making you feel so unwell. Is it seasonal influenza (commonly called the flu)? Or could you have COVID-19? While the two diseases share many similarities, there are some differences. Path to better
Grief and Loss Are Different When You’re the Caregiver
As told to Jacquelyne Froeber November is National Family Caregivers Month. My mom was my biggest fan. After I published my first novel, she attended all of my author talks. At the end of each session, she would ask if anyone in the crowd had questions and she was always
Methotrexate – familydoctor.org
What else should I know about using methotrexate? It is important to keep all appointments with your doctor. He or she will need to watch the effect of the medicine on your body. They will also order blood tests to check your kidneys, liver, and blood production. Don’t drink alcohol,
The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health: Menopause
During this three-part WomenTalk series, we partnered with the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health to explore the role nurse practitioners play in contraceptive, maternal, and menopause care. In the third episode of our Women Talk series: “The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health,” we will explore
