A class of drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol may also reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to research results presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in May 2005. In the study of military veterans, women who were taking statins to lower their cholesterol were over 50% less likely to develop breast cancer than women who were not taking statins. Though the research is preliminary, the researchers say the results reveal a promising new lead in helping to prevent breast cancer.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is synthetic estrogen and progesterone designed to "replace" a woman's depleting hormone levels. HRT is a common treatment for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances. HRT can also help prevent osteoporosis, a degenerative bone disease affecting many post-menopausal women. However, much attention has been devoted to the true benefits and potential risks of HRT. This newly updated article explains the latest information about HRT.

Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone disease that primarily affectspost-menopausal women. It is estimated that one in two women over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture. Osteoporosis is a threat to 28 million Americans and is currently one of the most under-diagnosed and under-treated disorders in medicine. The osteoporosis section of the Imaginis.com website provides in-depth information on risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for this serious condition.

Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure to rebuild the contour of the breast, along with the nipple and areola (the pigmented area surrounding the nipple) if desired. There are several breast reconstruction options available to women who have their breasts removed for cancer treatment (mastectomy). This article discusses breast reconstruction in detail. Topics include: types of breast reconstruction, side effects and possible complications, finding a plastic surgeon, advantages and disadvantages to breast reconstruction, breast imaging after reconstruction, the ban on silicone implants, and more.