Plano OB Gyn & Associates

  • open panel
  • Home
  • Archive by category 'News & Education'

Archive for the ‘News & Education’ Category

Estrogen may Reduce the Incidence of Breast Cancer. Clearing Up The Confusion?

Recent studies confirm previous findings that estrogen-alone therapy may actually reduce the incidence of breast cancer in certain women. Theses finding seems confusing because estrogen is recognized to stimulate breast cancer growth in some patients.

 

One Third of Cancers Caused by Lifestyle Factors

One third of all cancers are caused by 4 common lifestyle factors — tobacco, diet, alcohol, and obesity.

 

Eating Fish Provides Immediate Heart Benefits for Young Women

Eating Fish Provides Immediate Heart Benefits for Young Women.

 

Annual Mammography Is Essential for Women in Their 40s

Women in their 40s with no family history of breast cancer are just as likely to develop invasive breast cancer as women with a family history, according to research presented here at the Radiological Society of North America 97th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting.

 

Women on Osteoporosis Therapy May Need Screening X-Rays

Women on Osteoporosis Therapy May Need Screening X-Rays to detect early incomplete fractures of the upper leg.

 

Hip Fractures Increase in Women After Stopping Hormones

Hip Fractures Increase in Women After Stopping Hormones A recent study published in November 2011 of Menopause has found that women who discontinue postmenopausal hormone replacement had a significant increase in hip fractures.  The protective affect of hormone replacement therapy on bones is well document and the study showed that this protective effect disappeared within… Read More

 

When you eat that snack may affect your weight loss.

When you eat that snack may affect your weight loss. New research suggest morning snacks may cause you to loose less weight. Dr. Mathews, Plano OB, Plano Urogyn

 

Dietary Supplements and Mortality Rates in Women: A Cautionary Tale

This report serves as a cautionary tale about the potential risks related to dietary supplements and makes the point that more is not necessarily better. In the United States, about 50% of adults are currently taking 1 or more dietary supplements, and it is a $20-plus billion annual industry. But are consumers really getting value for the money spent?

 

Doctors see surge in newborns hooked on mothers’ pain pills

Doctors see surge in newborns hooked on mothers’ pain pills. Narcotic abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the US. Dr. Mathews, Plano OB, Plano Gyn,

 

New Guidelines to Urge Pap Tests Only for Women 20 to 65

New Guidelines to Urge Pap Tests Only for Women 20 to 65