Women’s Health

Frontline: Soy & Breast Cancer; Supplement Contents; Rosacea & Alcohol Consumption

Jul 31, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Soy Foods Linked With Breast Cancer Benefits Research suggests that consuming foods and beverages made from soybeans may prolong survival in women with estrogen receptor-negative (ER–) breast cancer. Soy foods, which include tofu, tempeh, soy milk, and edamame, contain isoflavones, compounds that are similar in some ways to the hormone … Read More

Signs That Suggest Early-Onset Dementia

Jul 31, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia that affects people age 65 and older, but it’s also possible to develop dementia in your younger years. Dementia that occurs prior to age 65 is referred to as early-onset dementia; symptoms may begin showing up in a person’s 50s, … Read More

Ask the Doctor: High Blood Sugar Signs; Weight & AD; Preventing Memory Loss

Jun 29, 2017 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Q: I have recently become the main caregiver for my elderly father, who has diabetes. Can you tell me what symptoms might be signs of dangerously high blood sugar? A: Excessively high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can be a medical emergency—if left untreated, it can result in a diabetic coma, while … Read More

Get Relief from Hemorrhoids

Jun 29, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

If you have ever suffered the pain, itching, burning, or bleeding that may result from hemorrhoids (also commonly referred to as “piles”), you know how uncomfortable they can be. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to relieve and even prevent hemorrhoid symptoms. What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen … Read More

Get a Clearer View With Cataract Treatment

Jun 29, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Treatment for cataracts is never an emergency, but, sooner or later, cataracts can become a problem for millions of adults, especially women. “Cataracts are very common,” says Jessica Ciralsky, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine. “They only need to be removed if the loss of vision is … Read More

A Complete Exercise Program Offers Multiple Benefits

Jun 29, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

You know that getting regular exercise is one of the cornerstones of good health—but do you know how much and which type of activities you should be doing? “Women over 50 can benefit from several types of exercise, including aerobic activities, strengthening and stretching exercises, and activities that target balance … Read More

Frontline: Eye Drops for AMD; Yogurt & Bone Density; Dementia Risk in AFib Patients

Jun 29, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

Eye Drops Instead of Injections May Be Ahead for AMD Patients Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye disease that can cause significant vision loss, is treated monthly with medication that is injected directly into the eye—but researchers may have found an easier way to administer the medication. According to a … Read More

Editor’s Note: Stroke: Time to Treatment is the Key

Jun 29, 2017 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Stroke is the fifth most common cause of death in the US and a leading cause of disability. According to a report issued by the American Heart Association, a stroke causes approximately one out of every 20 deaths in the US, and someone dies from a stroke about every four … Read More

6 Steps for Preventing Stroke

Jun 29, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

A stroke occurs in the brain, but it can affect your body from head to toe. A stroke is caused by a partial or total interruption of the blood supply to your brain. Suffering a stroke can be fatal, or it can cause brain damage, paralysis, and other complications. “A … Read More

Preventing and Treating Recurrent UTIs

Jun 28, 2017 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Cancer

Burning, itching, and the urge to urinate are all symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs). They affect both sexes, but women are more often plagued by these infections than men. The reason? A woman’s anatomy and hormones. “UTIs are common in women at two points in their lives: when they … Read More