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Harvard Women's Health Watch: September 2009

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Articles in this issue:

By the way, doctor: Is a tanning bed safer than sunlight?

Does tanning in a tanning bed cause less damage than natural sunlight? Read More »

Botox: Beyond cosmetic fixes

Most people are familiar with botulinum toxin (Botox) as a treatment to lessen the appearance of facial wrinkles, but it has other medical uses, such as treating uncontrollable muscle spasms and anal fissures.

Anaphylaxis: An overwhelming allergic reaction

Anaphylaxis is a serious and potentially fatal reaction to an allergen. People at risk must carry injectable epinephrine and know how to use it in the event of an attack.

In the journals: Link found between migraines with aura and late-life brain lesions in women

Women who experience migraine headaches with aura may be at higher risk of developing brain lesions later in life.

In the journals: Soy extracts don't improve bone density in older women

Adding a soy protein or isoflavone supplement did not prevent bone loss or encourage bone growth in postmenopausal women.

In the journals: Endometrial ablation is shown to be safe and effective

Women who are considering having a hysterectomy to relieve heavy menstrual bleeding may find microwave endometrial ablation a less invasive option.