Behind the HeadlinesI'm Dr. Simeon Margolis, professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Together, let’s explore the issues behind the headlines to help you navigate the health care maze.Prescriptions Replacing Counseling In Many Cases- September 12, 2008 While medications can often work wonders, I still firmly believe that exploring patients' emotions, thoughts, and behaviors with psychotherapy can help some of them improve symptoms.http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14741/prescriptions-replacing-counseling-in-man... Options to Prevent or Treat Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women- September 9, 2008 Two strategies that can help postmenopausal women fend off osteoporosis: exercising regularly and getting at least 1,200 mg of calcium and 800 International units of vitamin D a day.http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14187/options-to-prevent-or-treat-osteoporosis-... What's the Fastest Growing Cancer Diagnosis in U.S.- September 6, 2008 Thyroid nodules have become the most common endocrine diagnosis in the United States, with thyroid cancer now being the fastest growing cancer diagnosis in the country.http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14182/whats-the-fastest-growing-cancer-diagnosi... Older Men and Prostate Screenings- September 4, 2008 New guidelines for the first time establish a specific age when prostate screening should be abandoned: all men ages 75 or older who are in good health.http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14181/older-men-and-prostate-screenings/ |