by Shira Miller, M.D. | Mar 17, 2011 | Women
Many women believe that if they just power through menopause, then everything will be okay. Contrary to popular belief, however, menopause is not a temporary phase, and “post-menopause” is a misnomer. Menopause actually lasts forever. Menopause is the time...
by Shira Miller, M.D. | Mar 3, 2011 | Abstracts, Women
Biogerontology. 2011 Mar 3. [Epub ahead of print] The role of estrogen deficiency in skin ageing and wound healing. Emmerson E, Hardman MJ. Source: Faculty of Life Sciences, The University of Manchester, A V Hill Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK....
by Shira Miller, M.D. | Feb 28, 2011 | Women
The ongoing mixed messages regarding the cardiovascular safety of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the treatment of menopause are despairing for both patients and doctors alike. It is important to think about the relationship between women’s hormones, heart...
by Shira Miller, M.D. | Jan 7, 2011 | Women
The greatest fear of women considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for the treatment of menopause is usually breast cancer. This is because, in July 2002, the widely publicized Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study claimed that HRT increased the risk of...
by Shira Miller, M.D. | Dec 21, 2010 | Men, Women
We are 3 days and 3 nights away from Christmas. What could I possibly recommend now that would improve your appearance so quickly? Well, rest assured, I won’t be suggesting you purchase a new makeup product, start a new exercise routine, do a new crash diet or...
by Shira Miller, M.D. | Nov 22, 2010 | Men, Women
Albeit in a whisper, the subject of cancer always seems to come up when we reunite with family and friends. This week, as you gather with your loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, you’ll have some good news to shout out about cancer: Antineoplastons!...
