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Women and Heart Disease Prevention
Heart disease doesn't always happen to someone else, so it's important to know how to minimize your risk.

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Women and Heart Disease Myths
Debra thought of heart disease as something that happened only to older men. It's a belief that could have been fatal.

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The Sudden Urge to Go: Is It Overactive Bladder?
Frequent and sudden urges to urinate may be more than a nuisance. They may be symptoms of a urinary condition. Listen to experts describe a condition known as overactive bladder.

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Recurrent Yeast Infections
While up to 75 percent of women will experience a yeast infection once in their lifetime, an unlucky 5 percent will have frequent, recurring episodes. Join our panelists as they tell us why yeast infections come back and what you should do if it happens to you.

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Talking with Your Doctor
Talking with your doctor can sometimes be difficult. Good health care, however, depends on an open dialogue between patients and doctors.

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Vascular Health and Atherosclerosis
Vascular health refers to the well-being of the heart and the blood vessels. Certain risk factors increase the likelihood that atherosclerosis, a disease of the arteries, will occur. Early detection and knowing your risk factors are keys to improving your health.

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Cholesterol Management
Each year more than a million Americans have heart attacks. High cholesterol can form a blockage in the arteries and lead to heart disease. Lifestyle changes and adherence to a treatment plan are important for cholesterol management.

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Improving Health Care
Improvements are necessary to make sure Americans get the best quality health care and that money for this care is being spent as effectively as possible. Listen as experts -- both in government and in the private sector -- describe some of the steps taken to improve the health care system.

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Using Creativity to Combat Alzheimer's
Learn how the introduction of a new activity changed the lives of an Alzheimer's patient and her caregiver.

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Treating HER2+ Breast Cancer
There are at least four different kinds of breast cancer and each is treated differently. For HER2+ breast cancer, a chemotherapy drug is typically the best option. Here's an overview of the drugs used to treat breast cancer.

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Breast Cancer Treatment: Get Involved
Today, breast cancer patients may be treated by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, consisting of nurses, oncologists, surgeons, social workers, nutritionists and genetic counselors. However, patients, too, have a critical role in their treatment.

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Yeast Infections and Diabetes
Studies show nearly 3 out of every 4 women will experience a yeast infection at least once in their life. For women with diabetes, however, the risk is even higher. Why is this the case, and what should women with diabetes do about it? Tune in for expert information and advise.

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Breast Cancer Tests
Not all breast cancers are the same. Learn about the different tests that can tell you which type of breast cancer you have.

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Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Breast cancer is a disease that can turn a woman's world upside down. There seem to be a million questions that need to be answered. But there are ways to help organize not only how you treat the disease, but the way in which you approach getting the right information to make treatment decisions. Discover what doctors and patients say about becoming your own best advocate.

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
As many as 20 to 50 percent of all women develop fibroids. These benign muscle tumors usually grow in the uterus, and can cause pain, and in some cases, infertility. Join our panel as they discuss abnormal bleeding and fibroid concerns.

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
As many as 20 to 50 percent of all women develop fibroids. These benign muscle tumors usually grow in the uterus, and can cause pain, and in some cases, infertility. Join our panel as they discuss abnormal bleeding and fibroid concerns.

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Hysteroscopy Overview
For many doctors, hysteroscopy represents a great leap forward in gynecology. Others have been slower to embrace this new technology. What should patients know in order to navigate this uncertain terrain? Join us as we talk to four of the nation's leading experts to find out.

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AUB Stories
Every year, thousands of woman suffering from abnormal uterine bleeding are told that their only option is hysterectomy. Some choose to undergo this complicated and invasive procedure, while others simply choose to live with their condition. But hysterectomy is not necessarily your only treatment choice.

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Yeast Infections and Sex
Are yeast infections sexually transmitted? Many women think so, but in fact yeast infections almost always appear on their own, with or without sexual activity. Still, some forms of birth control may increase a woman's risk, while others should be avoided during a yeast infection. Tune in as doctors discuss what women should know about yeast infections and sex.

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Getting Personal about Overactive Bladder
She blamed it on her aging body until she learned that you don't have to live with it. See how a little trial and error helped one woman regain control of OAB.

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OAB Medications
Having the urge to go can be distressing, but there are several medicines that can help. Listen to experts describe how the different medicines for overactive bladder work.

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Lifestyle Changes for an Overactive Bladder
Medicines can help people with overactive bladder. But so can a wide variety of lifestyle changes. Listen as experts describe everyday things you can do.

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Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
Most women will survive ovarian cancer if it is detected at an early stage. But most cases are detected late. Can women rely on their bodies to tell them if they have this cancer?

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Yeast Infections and Pregnancy
Yeast infections are a common problem for women and some say pregnancy increases your risk. Many women feel they know enough about the condition to take care of it themselves, but for pregnant women, self-diagnosis is a no-no. Tune in as experts discuss why pregnant women are considered more prone to yeast infections and why a doctor's visit is a must.

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Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease kills 32 percent of women each year, meaning that more women than men die from heart disease. Tune in to learn the facts about women and heart disease.

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Yeast Infections: When to Treat Yourself
When women experience the signs of a yeast infection, they often prefer to self-medicate rather than check with their doctor. But the symptoms are similar to those of more serious conditions and only your doctor can tell the difference. Tune is as our experts share important information all women should know.

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Treating Yeast Infections
Yeast infections are a problem most women will have to experience at least once in their lives. There are dozens of treatment options available, but how do you know which is right for you? Join experts as they discuss the pros and cons of different prescription and over-the-counter medications.

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Abnormal Periods
Does your period seem unusual? Is it surprisingly heavy, or unpredictable and infrequent? Abnormal uterine bleeding comes in many forms, and has many different causes, from fibroids and polyps to hormonal problems. Fortunately, in many cases the condition can be cured quickly and easily. Join our experts to learn why AUB happens, and what you can do about it.

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Female-pattern Hair Loss
Though hair loss can be embarrassing and unpleasant for anyone, society considers hair loss in women a sort of cosmetic disaster. But it's not just social factors that set male and female baldness apart. The actual causes and symptoms of hair loss in women can be different as well. Join our guests as they explain the distinction between the two.

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Effects of Menopause on Sleep
While menopause is a natural change for all women, it can cause a variety of symptoms that feel anything but natural. One of the most common complaints is the occurrence of hot flashes which can be not only uncomfortable, but cause endless nights of interrupted sleep. Discover what the experts advise women about turning tossing and turning into peaceful rest.

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Women's Heart Disease Facts
The statistics for heart disease in women are staggering. Yet many don't know they are at risk, nor do they know the signs and symptoms of trouble. Tune in to learn what everyone should know about the leading cause of death in American women.

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Pap Smears
For many women, the words "pap smear" are synonymous with "embarassment" and "dread".  Few would disagree that pap smears are one of the least pleasant routines in a woman's life.  But do you know why they are so important -- or what they're for at all?   Join our panel of experts as they discuss everything you've always wanted to know about pap smears -- from the basics to the latest advances. Topics will include:

• What do pap smears detect?  How do they work?
• When should women start getting them?  How often?
• What constitutes an "abnormal" pap smear result?  What happens if you have one?
• What are new techniques for reading pap smear results are available?  How effective are they?

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Men's and Women's Hearts
The differences between the sexes have been a popular topic for centuries. And so has the idea that the heart is the home of the soul. Modern medicine has discovered some significant dissimilarities between the hearts of men and women. Coincidence? Probably. But the medical facts are interesting -- and important -- nonetheless. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how men's and women's hearts differ, and the medical implications of these findings.

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Running Tips
Beginning a running program is a gradual process.

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