Harvard Women's Health Watch: April 2016

Why Harvard experts have a beef with the new meat guidelines

Nutritionists from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health object to the omission of advice to limit consumption of red and processed meat, which have been linked to cancer risk, in the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. More »

How can I tell if I'm sleeping enough?

Fitness trackers can help determine how much sleep you’re actually getting. More »

What's the purpose of the new mental health questionnaire?

New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend depression screening for all adults, including pregnant women and new mothers, as part of a primary care examination. More »

Breast cancer: The good news

Personalizing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment has resulted in therapies that are more effective and less toxic than in the past. Survivors are also benefiting from better supportive care. More »

Why dietary supplements are suspect

Herbal remedies and other dietary supplements aren’t held to the same standards as FDA-approved drugs. Evidence indicates that few are effective, and some may be harmful. Moreover, the products may not contain what their labels claim they do. More »

Why you may need a statin

Age can be the deciding factor in the decision to take a cholesterol-lowering drug. Many women over 65 and most over 70 may benefit from using a statin. More »

How to work around a minor hearing loss

If a professional hearing test shows you have a minor hearing loss but you’re not ready for a hearing aid, a few listening strategies and smartphone apps may help. More »

Atrial fibrillation carries a greater risk of stroke and death for women

Women with atrial fibrillation have a higher risk of stroke and death than men with afib do. More »

Getting out of the chair boosts metabolism in postmenopausal women

Both walking and standing for five minutes every half-hour raised metabolic rates in postmenopausal women who were overweight or obese. More »

How long should you take a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis?

New guidelines recommend extending bisphosphonate use for women who are still at high risk after taking the drugs for three to five years. More »

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Why Harvard experts have a beef with the new meat guidelines

How can I tell if I'm sleeping enough?

What's the purpose of the new mental health questionnaire?

Breast cancer: The good news

Why dietary supplements are suspect

Why you may need a statin

How to work around a minor hearing loss

Atrial fibrillation carries a greater risk of stroke and death for women

Getting out of the chair boosts metabolism in postmenopausal women

How long should you take a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis?

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