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Men and woman ARE different. For your convenience, in Spotlight on Women's Health, we provide clickable links to articles which are specific to women's health concerns. From time to time, we will also publish additional articles regarding important women's health issues and list them here.
Of course, many of the articles on the Health Alerts website are of interest to both men and women – for example arthritis, heart health, and diabetes to name just a few topics. We hope you’ll take the time to browse through the column listing at the right and click on all articles that interest you.
Women's Health Articles
Back Pain and Osteoporosis:
The Right Tests and Timetable for Checking on Osteoporosis
No Whey -- Getting Enough Calcium If You Don't Eat Dairy
Calcium Supplements Still Count
The Bone-Protecting Benefits of Vitamin D A New Way To Treat Osteoporosis
Osteopenia -- A Precursor to Osteoporosis
Colon Cancer:
Women and Colorectal Cancer Depression and Anxiety
Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction Healthy Living
Did You Know? Here Are Some Healthy Living Short Takes to Help You Maintain Your Health
Varicose Veins—Now You See Them, Now You Don't Heart Health:
Medications and Sexual Dysfunction: What's the Connection?
Detecting and Treating Heart Disease in Women
Is it a Panic (Anxiety) Attack or a Heart Attack?
Diagnosing Heart Disease -- Who Needs An Exercise Stress Test?
The ABCs of Heart Attack Prevention
Hypertension and Stroke:
Weight Loss—A Key Player In Fighting High Blood Pressure
Simple Steps to Help You Prevent High Blood Pressure Without Medication
Lung Disorders:
Recent Findings on Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Special Report: Sleep Apnea's Multiple Health Risks
Nutrition and Weight Control:
Using BMI And Waist Circumference To Assess Healthy Weight
Diet and Longevity -- A Dietary Arsenal Against 8 Serious Disorders
Weight Loss Through Liposuction: No Real Health Benefits (But Some Real Risks)
How To Lose Weight And Keep It Off
Special Report: Ten Strategies For Successful Weight Loss
Prescription Drugs:
Prescription Drugs That Cause Weight Gain
Vision:
Eye Disease Report: Statin Drugs Protect Against Glaucoma Eye Disease Alert: Treating Women With Glaucoma
Symptoms and Remedies
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Heart Attack
Osteoporosis
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