I OFTEN HEAR THAT WE ALL HAVE A GUT MICROBIOME, a bacterial environment lining our intestines. The microbiome plays a role in everything from mental health to fitness to weight... Read More
women's health
Cranberries and UTIs
Why are urinary tract infections much more common among women than men? First, women get UTIs more often because a woman’s urethra (the tube extending from the bladder to where urine exits the body) is shorter than a man’s urethra.... Read More
Hormone Replacement: Were We Wrong?
The largest clinical trial — The Women's Health Initiative — showed that HRT that contains both estrogen and progestin increased the chances of serious health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, blood clots, and breast cancer.... Read More