Mistaken 'Side Effects' of Breast Cancer Drug

Women at risk for breast cancer confuse natural symptoms with side effects from the drug

Friday, June 30, 2017         Featured Many Women Mistaken on 'Side Effects' of Breast Cancer Drug Many women at high risk for breast cancer do not take the drug tamoxifen to prevent the disease, often because they confuse naturally occurring symptoms with side effects... Read more ...  News More Americans Are Walking for Exercise Call it a step in the right direction: More and more Americans are trying to walk their way to better health. The number of adults who took up walking for exercise or as a way... Read more ... Tattoo Remorse? What You Need to Know About Erasing Your Ink WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) --Perhaps your neon forearm tattoo with the name of your high school girlfriend wasn't your brightest move ever. If so, you're not alone... Read more ... Antibiotics Improve Treatment of Skin Abscesses New research might change the way doctors treat skin abscesses in children and adults, medical experts say. Giving an antibiotic when draining the infection significantly improves... Read more ... New Microscope Scans Breast Tumors During Surgery A new microscope could help surgeons remove breast tumors completely, reducing the number of women who must undergo repeat surgeries to remove cancer cells that were... Read more ... Health Tip: Manage Dry Mouth Poor saliva production can lead to a dry, sticky sensation that can affect speech, chewing and swallowing. The Mayo Clinic says potential complications of dry mouth include... Read more ... Health Tip: Create a Food-and-Activity Journal Jotting down your eating and exercising habits helps you track healthy habits and foster new ones. The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests... Read more ... FROM OUR WEBMD SPONSORS     Hearing Loss Help Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT

Prostate Drugs May Do Harm

Hormone-based drugs for treating an enlarged prostate could increase men's risk of diabetes

Friday, June 30, 2017         Featured Some Prostate Drugs May Do Harm Popular hormone-based drugs for treating an enlarged prostate could increase men's risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke, a new study suggests. A group of German men... Read more ...  News No Emergency Medical Help for Third Overdose: Ohio Councilman An Ohio city councilman is raising eyebrows with a controversial stance on the state's opioid addiction crisis, saying that emergency medical responders should not be... Read more ... Think Safety First When Dining Outdoors When you're hosting picnics in the park or patio barbecues, you might be totally focused on creating the menu and doing your grocery shopping. But how you prepare, transport... Read more ... More Americans Are Walking for Exercise Call it a step in the right direction: More and more Americans are trying to walk their way to better health. The number of adults who took up walking for exercise or as a way... Read more ... Health Tip: Create a Food-and-Activity Journal Jotting down your eating and exercising habits helps you track healthy habits and foster new ones. The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests... Read more ...  Doctor's Views How Can I Prevent Foot Cramps? I get agonizing cramps in my feet when I exercise. Are there any stretches or exercises that you would recommend for this problem? Doctor's response Stretches and strengthening... Read more ... FROM OUR WEBMD SPONSORS     Hearing Loss Help Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT