For those of you who are afraid you are taking your estrogens for too long a period of time, there's good news from The North American Menopause Society...
Have you ever wondered about the differences between the male and the female brain? There is a theory from England that says the female brain is predominantly...
Here are two stories about breast cancer: First, we've known for a long time that overweight women have double the risk of developing breast cancer, as...
Every now and then an article is published that is both powerful and far-reaching regarding the effects and the safety of hormone therapy. I think the article...
There's a wonder drug in our midst that you may not be aware of. Motrin, (ibuprofen), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is useful for more than...
If you've ever been a Yo-Yo dieter, here's some good news. Apparently there's little scientific evidence - just a lot of rumors - that Yo-Yo dieting is...
The nutrition experts have found a new "enemy" in their war against obesity. High Fructose Corn Syrup was introduced into the world's diets about 20 years...
In case you needed it, here's another good reason to take your iron pills. ... Mild Iron Deficiency Affects Thinking, Study Shows Mon Apr 19, 2004 06:49 PM ET ...
Here's an article about the latest thoughts on cholesterol. If you ever want to have your HDL (good cholesterol) and your LDL (bad cholesterol) checked, just...
The Woman's Health Initiative Study (WHI) has just stopped the estrogen-only part of the research. It was back in July of 2002 that the estrogen+progestin...
You may have read the story about how antibiotics increase your breast cancer risk . . . but don't take everything you read as gospel. Here's the initial...
Did you ever wonder what the expiration date on your prescription means. Well so did I. Here's an article about this very subject . . . very interesting. ......
... Viagra Effective for Some Women Fri Dec 26,11:26 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In some postmenopausal women with sexual arousal problems, treatment...
... MANAGED CARE January 2003. Not long ago, managed care plans sought to reduce the rate of C-section births in the U.S. Now, C-sections are going up -- and...
You may have heard me say that 25 to 35% of all women have fibroid tumors of the uterus. Well in light of the article below I think I'll have to change my...
At least monkeys now have an excuse for menopause weight gain. Maybe humans do to? ... Menopause Equals Extra Munching, Study Shows By Maggie Fox, November...
Every now and then I come across a cutting-edge article that I totally and enthusiastically agree with. Below is a link to such an article that describes my...
Here are two articles about new FDA approvals. First, the FDA has approved a drug to prevent Herpes "shedding." Anyone who might be a candidate for this...
Just a follow-up to my last email . . . here are a few more associations between breast cancer and living life. ... As previously reported in DrRehertsAlerts,...
Three articles -- Three ways to reduce your breast cancer risk. The first article says avoid fatty foods. ... Fatty Diet May Boost Breast Cancer Risk Thu Jul...
New birth control pill approved that will give you only four periods a year. Read below. It will be on sale in about a month. ... Barr Gets Approval for...
First some good news about exercise (especially if you're lazy). ... Hour of Exercise a Week Eases Hypertension - Study WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It only takes 60...
Here's a sweet little story that might help lower your blood pressure if not your cravings. (I always thought WHITE chocolate was nothing but sugar and not...
I've been taking Folic Acid regularly for my heart, but here's a story that says I might be getting additional benefits from it. Come to think of it, I have...
If you're worried about getting Diabetes, here are two articles that should interest you. Dr Rehert ... June 17, 2003 Moderate Drinking May Cut Women's Risk...
There are many theories about the causes of breast cancer. Genetics certainly plays a major role. Scientists also blame alcohol, radiation, previous...
Here are two more ways to reduce your cancer risk. The first large study says that you reduce your risk of getting ovarian cancer by 48%, if you took birth...
I thought this was interesting . . . though I'm not yet ready to believe that 21% of women ovulate twice a month. Dr. Rehert ... Women May Ovulate More Than...
You've probably all read about the latest two articles that came out this week critical of "Combined Hormone Therapy" (CHT) i.e. when you take 'two' hormones...
First, here's a story that gives the latest evidence that shyness is inherited. ... Kids May Inherit Shyness, Study Suggests Thu Jun 19, 5:20 PM ET, By PAUL...