Here are a few of your questions, combined together to give our readers the answers they are seeking right away in a simple and easy to read format.

Here are a few of your questions, combined together to give our readers the answers they are seeking right away in a simple and easy to read format.

If estradiol is an anti‐inflammatory hormone, can it protect against Alzheimer’s disease?

Your Question: If estradiol is an anti‐inflammatory hormone, can it protect against Alzheimer’s disease?

I am 48 years old and suddenly gaining weight around my midsection. My doctor mentioned “metabolic syndrome” and its health risks. What is that?

Question: I am 48 years old and suddenly gaining weight around my midsection. My doctor mentioned “metabolic syndrome” and its health risks. What is that?

The Pap smear has been available for many years. Why is testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) now part of the testing process?

Question: The Pap smear has been available for many years. Why is testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) now part of the testing process?

Please discuss what foods should be included or excluded from the diet for women who do not take hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Question: Please discuss what foods should be included or excluded from the diet for women
who do not take hormone replacement therapy (HRT).