Hormone Replacement Therapy - Despite recent studies linking hormone replacement therapy drugs like Prempro with increased risk of breast cancer, doctors are still prescribing them for hot flashes. Natural herbs like Siberian rhubarb extract are recommended instead. Dr. Loretta gives her take.

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