Harvard Women's Health Watch: March 2017

What is in a food label? You may be surprised

The FDA is redefining the term “healthy” and working on a definition for “natural” for use on food packaging. The Nutrition Facts box on the back of the package is a more reliable source of information than front-label claims. More »

Ask the doctor: Why would I need Prolia?

Denosumab (Prolia) is recommended for people at high risk for fractures for whom other bone-loss treatments were ineffective or had intolerable side effects. More »

Ask the doctor: Do artificial sweeteners cause insulin resistance?

In preliminary research, sucralose and acesulfame potassium increased insulin levels, although more studies are necessary to determine whether they—or other artificial sweeteners—increase the risk of insulin resistance. More »

Is there hope for leg cramp sufferers?

Quinine, the best-established therapy for leg cramps, is associated with serious side effects. There is some evidence that vitamin B–complex capsules and diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR) may be effective, but insufficient evidence to recommend leg stretches. More »

Yes, you can have better sex in midlife and in the years beyond

Sexual satisfaction often declines after menopause. Treating chronic health conditions, stimulating arousal, relieving pain during intercourse, and couples counseling may help to improve it. More »

5 tools to maintain your mobility

Walking poles, walking sticks, canes, crutches, and walkers can aid balance and mobility. Choosing the right device, having it properly fitted, and learning how to walk with it are keys to using mobility aids successfully. More »

Look on the bright side and maybe even live longer

Research indicates that optimism is associated with a lower risk of death from several chronic conditions. Keeping a journal and practicing mindfulness and self-compassion may help people become more optimistic. More »

Many preventive mastectomies may be unnecessary

Women with early cancer in one breast may opt to remove the other, healthy breast because they overestimate their risk of a second cancer. More »

Incontinence may reflect body fat, not just weight

The risk of developing stress incontinence or urge incontinence increases along with BMI and body fat percentage. Stress incontinence is also associated with declines in grip strength. More »

White wine linked to higher risk of certain melanomas

Data from more than 200,000 people indicates that the risk of developing melanoma increases by 13% for every glass of white wine consumed per day. Drinking beer, red wine, or liquor was not associated with increased risk. More »

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What is in a food label? You may be surprised

Ask the doctor: Why would I need Prolia?

Ask the doctor: Do artificial sweeteners cause insulin resistance?

Is there hope for leg cramp sufferers?

Yes, you can have better sex in midlife and in the years beyond

5 tools to maintain your mobility

Look on the bright side and maybe even live longer

Many preventive mastectomies may be unnecessary

Incontinence may reflect body fat, not just weight

White wine linked to higher risk of certain melanomas

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