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show first aired September 28, 2006
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This week on The Health Show: all about hot flashes and night sweats. Also, New York's highest court takes on a case about contraceptive coverage. And the guy who tries to make IBS funny.listen to the entire show in RealAudio 25:00
All about hot flashes
Menopause is a natural transition that women experience in their 40s or 50s. It’s a change that would be a lot easier to experience if it wasn't for the resulting hot flashes and their cousins, night sweats. The Health Show's Jim Horne discussed these symptoms with Dr. Nancy Reame, director of the doctoral program and professor in the School of Nursing at Columbia University. She serves on the advisory committee to the NIH Women's Health Initiative, is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for the North American Menopause Society and is certified as a menopause clinician. According to Professor Reame, menopause symptoms vary depending on where in the world you reside. The most common complaint among women in Western countries is those hot flashes and night sweats. But women in Asia, for instance, complain of joint stiffness and shoulder, knee and muscle pain far more than they do of hot flashes.
NY's highest court focuses on contraceptives
New York State's highest court recently heard arguments in a case challenging a state requirement that employers cover prescription contraceptives. Several religious organizations have claimed the law violates their freedom of religion. The Health Show’s Jessica Bloustein takes a look at the case.
Fun with IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is no laughing matter. At least, it wasn’t until Tim Phelan came along. Along with more than 50 million other Americans, Tim suffers from IBS. But unlike most of those others, he’s been able to mine some humor from his condition. The result is the book “Romance, Riches and Restrooms: A Cautionary Tale Of Ambitious Dreams And Irritable Bowels.”
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