Archive for December 19th, 2008

Medical Update - Lilly’s Evista builds bone

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Although hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is good for bones, recent research from the national Women’s Health Initiative study shows that HRT can increase the risk of breast cancer, heart attacks, and strokes. Dr. Jacques Rossouw, acting director of the WHI, recommends that women who are concerned about osteoporosis look into safer, effective alternatives to hormon…