by Dr. Clark Hansen, NMD | May 28, 2012 | Health Condition, Health Research, Women's Health
Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions: A Systematic Review to Update the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force May 2012 Recommendations: Ann Intern Med E-466published ahead of print May 28, 2012 Background: Menopausal hormone...
by Dr. Clark Hansen, NMD | Apr 11, 2012 | Health Condition, Health Research, Medical Tests, Women's Health
Mammography might not be appropriate for use in breast cancer screening because it cannot distinguish between progressive and nonprogressive cancer,” said Mette Kalager, M.D., lead author of new research linking mammograms to significant overdiagnosis of breast...
by Dr. Clark Hansen, NMD | Mar 1, 2012 | Health Condition, Health Research, Medication
February 28, 2012 — A new study warns that adults who use hypnotic drugs, like Ambien (zolpidem), Restoril (temazepam), Lunesta (eszopiclone), Sonata (zaleplon), barbiturates, and even sedative antihistamines to help them sleep have a greater than...
by Dr. Clark Hansen, NMD | Mar 1, 2012 | Health Condition, Health Research, Medication
On February 28, 2012, the FDA added two new WARNINGS to the already dangerous list of side effects for Statins. The list already includes muscle pain, Rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, liver failure and death. The new WARNINGS are necessary because mounting evidence...
by Dr. Clark Hansen, NMD | Nov 10, 2011 | Health Condition, Hormones, Patient Story, Women's Health
This is the story of my patient Danielle. When she first came to see me she was 51years old and had been experiencing “Peri-Menopause.” This is the period of hormonal chaos that occurs before a woman’s monthly periods finally stop. It usually occurs between the ages...
by Dr. Clark Hansen, NMD | Oct 27, 2011 | Health Condition, Health Research, Hormones, Medication, Women's Health
Estrogens make a woman feminine. They create the soft contours of a woman’s breasts, hips and pelvis that prepare her for childbirth. Estrogens keep the skin smooth and free of wrinkles. They enhance sexual desire, keep the vaginal membranes moist, increase...
