
Melatonin: The Fountain Of Youth?
Melatonin can slow down the
effects of aging. Scientists
have found that a treatment
based on melatonin can delay
the first signs of aging in
a small mammal. ... > full story

Feeling Close To A Friend Increases Progesterone, Boosts Well-being And Reduces Anxiety And Stress
Why does 'dishing' with a
girlfriend do wonders for a
woman's mood? A new study
has identified a likely
reason: feeling emotionally
... > full story

Ballerinas And Female Athletes Share Quadruple Health Threats
Sports medicine researchers
have found that young female
professional dancers face
the same health risks as
young female athletes when
... > full story

Female Hormone Cycle Affects Knee Joints
Scientists have found a
connection between the
laxity of a woman's knee
joint and her monthly
hormone cycle. The work may
explain why women suffer
much higher rates of knee
... > full story
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Lonely Old Men?
July 3, 2009 Researchers have studied loneliness among older people. A common stereotype about older people is that loneliness is typical for older women, rather than for older men. One problem with this ... > full story -
Cancer Survivors At Greater Risk Of Birth Complications; Special Monitoring Needed
July 1, 2009 Survivors of childhood cancer run particular risks when pregnant and should be closely monitored, say researchers. Although such women may have conceived spontaneously and considered themselves to be ... > full story -
Women With Endometriosis Need Special Care During Pregnancy To Avoid Risk Of Premature Birth
July 1, 2009 The largest study of endometriosis in pregnant women has found that the condition is a major risk factor for premature birth, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction ... > full story -
Metabolic Factors May Play A Role In Risk For Breast Cancer
June 30, 2009 Physiological changes associated with the metabolic syndrome may play a role in the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, according to a new ... > full story -
Reduced Ovarian Reserve Is Associated With Increased Risk Of Trisomic Pregnancy
June 30, 2009 Women who have a diminished number of eggs in their ovaries, either because they are older or for some other reason such as ovarian surgery, may be more at risk of a trisomic pregnancy than women ... > full story -
Paving Way For Treatments To Delay Early Multiple Births
June 25, 2009 A treatment that prevents premature births in single pregnancies may be ineffective in women expecting more than one child, a study has shown. The study suggests an underlying difference between the ... > full story -
Monitoring Bone Density In Older Women Is Unnecessary And Potentially Misleading, Study Suggests
June 23, 2009 Monitoring bone mineral density in post-menopausal women taking osteoporosis drugs (bisphosphonates) is unnecessary and potentially misleading, concludes a new ... > full story -
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Couples' Treatment For Sexual Problems On The Agenda For Sexual Medicine Experts
June 22, 2009 Couples' treatment for sexual problems and other innovative approaches to improving sexual health for men and women are on the agenda of sexual medicine ... > full story -
Hormone Therapy Plus Physical Activity Reduce Belly Fat, Body Fat Percentage After Menopause
June 19, 2009 Older women who take hormone therapy to relieve menopausal symptoms may get the added benefit of reduced body fat if they are physically active, according to a new ... > full story -
Appetite-stimulating Hormone Is First Potential Medical Treatment For Frailty In Older Women
June 18, 2009 Older women suffering from clinical frailty stand to benefit from the first potential medical treatment for the condition, according to a new study. Ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates appetite, was ... > full story
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