Estrogen dominance can be a major health hazard for women—and men—over the age of 40.

Far too many women know the horror of discovering a breast lump and then waiting for the verdict. Do I have cancer, they wonder? Will I live? Unfortunately, getting a diagnosis may not end the anxiety.

This month the FDA approved the sale of the osteoporosis drug Prolia aimed at preventing bone fractures in post-menopausal women.

A recent article on hormones for menopause caught my attention. I was puzzled by the fact that the author, Staness Jonekos, has no medical credentials, training or even a rudimentary knowledge of biological science. Rather, she is an actress with a theater arts degree from UCLA. She chronicled her menopause experience with a book and blog entitled “Menopause Makeover.”

Doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results is a definition of insanity.

In that case, many drug makers and FDA officials are completely bat-house crazy.

"Seventy-five percent of women suffer from headaches, mood swings, bloating, and other problems that threaten their relationships, work life, and well-being." It's a statement that most of us unconsciously accept without a second thought. But it doesn't have to be this way ...

After enjoying a shining moment as the darling of the mainstream, vitamin D is being kicked around.

That didn't take long, did it?

As I have said many times before, I am not anti-vaccine. I am pro vaccine-safety. That's safety, as in making sure that anything injected into your body has been tested and shown to be safe before it's put on the market.

Dear Pharmacist,

My sister has breast cancer and is taking tamoxifen. She would like to take flax seed supplements (or eat the ground up seeds/oil) but she doesn’t know if it will help or interfere with her treatment.

Forget about conventional cardio and gym workouts. A different type of routine can really deliver results. If you want proof, just check out Robert Downey, Jr. in Iron Man 2.