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More American women than ever are freezing their eggs in anticipation of future use, but very few ever return to thaw those eggs in hopes of getting pregnant.

The number of planned elective oocyte cryopreservation, or egg-freezing, cycles across the country nearly quadrupled between 2014 and 2021, from 4,153 to 16,436, reports Rewire News ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a healthy 50-year-old woman. I asked my doctor to test me for Lipoprotein(a) after reading about it. My level was high, at 41 mg/dL. My doctor told me that it didn't need to be treated since I don't have any other risk factors for heart disease. When and how should a high Lp(a) level be treated? -- K.P.

ANSWER: Lp(a) (...Read more

To many women, menopause = weight gain, and they think the dramatic hormone shift that happens when their periods stop is to blame. But a new study in the journal Menopause shows that, in truth, premenopausal women from ages 20 to 60 gain almost twice as much weight, on average, as postmenopausal women ages 40 to 60 do. And after age 60? From ...Read more

Prostate enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects many men as they age. It can lead to bothersome urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, weak urine flow, and the feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. While there are conventional treatment options available, some individuals seek...Read more

If your guts are sluggish and you have a bowel movement three times or less per week, you're battling chronic constipation. And you're not alone. Between 12% and 19% of folks deal with it -- and among those ages 65 and older, 24% of males and 34% of females are slow to go.

Chances are you've been told you need to adopt a "high-fiber diet" or ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor has prescribed the medication Evenity for my osteoporosis. I have been on Fosamax for about three years, but my recent bone density scan went down slightly in the osteoporosis area. I am very concerned about the black-box warning of heart attacks and strokes since this is a very new drug with very little ...Read more

Hormonal imbalances can affect men of all ages, leading to various health issues and impacting overall well-being. Imbalances in testosterone and other hormones can contribute to symptoms such as low energy, decreased libido, mood changes, and disrupted sleep patterns. While conventional medical treatments are available, some individuals seek...Read more

A healthy blue whale can have a neck with a circumference of 540 inches (45 feet). Humans need a much smaller neck size to be able to swim around diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure and heart failure.

That's because a thick neck indicates excess fat in the upper body and that's known to ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old woman in what I thought was excellent health. On a recent coronary calcium CT scan that was ordered because of my age and slightly elevated cholesterol, an incidental finding was described in the report as "innumerable, tiny noncalcified pulmonary nodules bilaterally." The largest of these is in the "left ...Read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting many women worldwide. It is characterized by imbalances in reproductive hormones, insulin resistance, and the development of small cysts on the ovaries. PCOS can cause a range of symptoms, including irregular periods, infertility, weight gain, and hormonal imbalances. ...Read more

Cushing's syndrome is a rare hormonal disorder characterized by excessive production of cortisol in the body. It can lead to a range of symptoms, including weight gain, high blood pressure, muscle weakness, and mood changes. While conventional medical treatments are crucial for managing Cushing's syndrome, some individuals may seek additional...Read more

Addison's disease, also known as adrenal insufficiency, is a rare but serious condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. It can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, low blood pressure, and electrolyte imbalances. While conventional medical treatments are essential for managing Addison's disease, some ...Read more