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Bladder leakage is very common. In fact, 1 out of 4 women over 35 experiences reduced or no bladder control. Dr. Richard A. Conlen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. joins us to discuss why this happens and offers tips and advice on managing our symptoms.

Bladder leakage is very common. In fact, 1 out of 4 women over 35 experiences reduced or no bladder control. Dr. Richard A. Conlen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. joins us for some "girl talk" to discuss why this happens and offers tips and advice on managing unexpected bladder leaks. Also, thanks to the folks from TENA USA, we take an in-depth look at what kind of products can help you feel more secure and confident. With TENA incontinence products, you can relax knowing you've got triple protection from leaks, odor, and moisture.

Treatments for lung disease have remained relatively unchanged over the years, with methods to manage the symptoms being the only relief for patients. However, promising new research is being used to find ways to slow the progression of the disease.

Tardive Dyskinesia, or TD, is a late-onset movement disorder that affects multiple parts of the body but, most frequently, the face. Tardive dyskinesia is an unpredictable consequence of long-term treatment with antipsychotics. It is crucial to see a specialist and get properly diagnosed in order to get help in managing your TD.

Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Symptoms vary from person to person and can have a significant impact on sufferers. We talk to an expert in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Mark Pimentel, MD, FRCPC, who discusses the diagnosis of IBS-D and how important it is to discuss your symptoms with your doctor. There's no need to be embarrassed. We will also hear from two women living with IBS-D, Ashley Walkley and Desiree Guarino, their stories may be different but overall they are very similar to others who struggle to find help.

Every year, millions of patients, families and caregivers are impacted by cancer in the United States. Some cancers are well-known, but others are quite rare. Polycythemia vera (PV) is part of a group of rare blood cancers called Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs).

Today we're are exploring issues affecting today’s youth, such as precocious puberty and a management plan for asthma. Central precocious puberty (CPP) is when puberty begins before age eight for girls, and before age nine for boys. It occurs in one of every 5,000 to 10,000 children. Find out what we need to watch out for in our children.

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, often leading to fractures of the hips, spine and wrists. Fractures are often the first visible sign of osteoporosis, and if left unrecognized and untreated can have a profound effect on a person’s quality of life and daily activities.

Improving the patient experience is a priority for the health care community. On Access Health, we're ready to give you the latest updates in medicine! First, get information on new treatment called the “magic bullet” for patients with thyroid cancer. Then, learn about a non-invasive screening for expectant mothers to analyze DNA from the fetus. Lastly, say bye-bye to surgical scars.