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Women's Height Linked to Cancer Risk, Study Finds
The taller a postmenopausal
woman is, the greater her
risk for developing cancer,
according to a new study. ... > full story
Menopause May Be an Unintended Outcome of Men's Preference for Younger Mates
After decades of laboring
under other theories that
never seemed to add up,
biologists have concluded
that menopause is actually
... > full story
Reversal Cells May Tip the Balance Between Bone Formation and Resorption in Health and Disease
By analyzing biopsy
specimens from patients with
postmenopausal osteoporosis
and primary
hyperparathyroidism,
... > full story
HRT Improves Muscle Function
Hormone replacement therapy
significantly improves
muscle function -- down to
the muscle fiber level -- in
postmenopausal women, a new
study. ... > full story
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Estrogen's Effects on Fat Depends on Where It's Located
July 26, 2013 — Why women tend to accumulate fat in the stereotypical “pear” shape, with more fat in the buttocks and thighs (a shape that’s thought to be healthier than men’s stereotypical ... > full story -
Neural Origins of Hot Flashes Identified in Menopausal Women
July 15, 2013 — A new study from neuroscientists provides the first novel insights into the neural origins of hot flashes in menopausal women in years. The study may inform and eventually lead to new treatments for ... > full story -
Older Women Who Quit Smoking Can Cut Heart Disease Risk Regardless of Diabetes Status
July 3, 2013 — Postmenopausal women who quit smoking reduced their risk of heart disease, regardless of whether they had diabetes, according to a new study. Women without diabetes who gained more than five ... > full story -
Liver Protein Crucial for Pregnancy
June 30, 2013 — A protein first shown to function in the liver plays a crucial role in pregnancy in mice and has a key role in the human menstrual cycle, according to ... > full story -
Calcium and Vitamin D Help Hormones Help Bones
June 26, 2013 — Should women take calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause for bone health? Recommendations conflict, and opinions are strong. But now, an analysis from the major Women's Health Initiative ... > full story -
Estrogen Is a New Weapon Against Urinary Tract Infection in Postmenopausal Women
June 19, 2013 — Estrogen stimulates the production of the body’s own antibiotic and strengthens the cells in the urinary tract, according to a new study. The results show that estrogen supplements may help ... > full story -
Testosterone Improves Verbal Learning and Memory in Postmenopausal Women
June 17, 2013 — Postmenopausal women had better improvement in verbal learning and memory after receiving treatment with testosterone gel, compared with women who received sham treatment with a placebo, a new study ... > full story -
Excessive Salt Consumption Appears to Be Bad for Your Bones
June 17, 2013 — A high-salt diet raises a woman’s risk of breaking a bone after menopause, no matter what her bone density is, according to a new ... > full story -
Insulin Resistance Linked to Weaker Bones
June 17, 2013 — Reduced effectiveness of the hormone insulin, or insulin resistance, is associated with weakened bones, a clinical study ... > full story -
Hot Flashes Before Menopause? It Can Happen
June 12, 2013 — More than half of middle-aged women who still have regular cycles have hot ... > full story
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