Sunday, December 21, 2025

Hormone therapy can increase heart risk in women over 60

DEAR DOCTOR K: I'm 68 years old and have been on low-dose estrogen therapy since I had a hysterectomy (and started menopause) at age 50. My doctor won't prescribe it anymore because he says it increases my risk of heart problems. Is that true?
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mild exercise, alternative therapies can relieve back pain

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have frequent back pain. I usually take acetaminophen (the Tylenol brand), but I hear it may not be effective for back pain. Is there anything to that?
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO