Health

Male Menopause? The Myths and Important Truths

Written by Drs. James Lenhard and Estelle H. Whitney, Christiana Care Health System

“Low testosterone” is at best a relative set of terms and at worst a misnomer. Scan the cable channels on your TV and you’ll invariably find it—that commercial, talk show segment or infomercial about what’s become a pervasive and trendy…

Female Hearts Are Different

Written by Dr. Jeanine Romanelli, Lankenau Heart Institute

Knowing the Difference Can Save a Life Women are different from men in many ways, and it may be surprising to learn that hearts and heart health are important differences. Still, it’s true. Research has found that women have their…

Delivery Decisions

Written by Dr. William Brazerol, Penn Medicine

What to look for when choosing an obstetrician and hospital to deliver your bundle of joy. Deciding to start a family comes as one of the most important decisions in a woman’s life—-quickly followed by a slew of other decisions…

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder

Written by Kevin Caputo, M.D.

It could be more than just a case of the winter blues. Many people are affected each year by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that, as the name suggests, is directly related to the seasons. SAD is…

What’s New in Infertility Treatment?

Written by Sharon Anderson, Ph.D., Main Line Fertility Center

New technologies to help couples achieve pregnancy continue to evolve. We look at three. You may be surprised to learn that infertility affects one out of eight couples in the United States. This means one in eight couples has been…