
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

Surgical Menopause May Prime Brain for Stroke, Alzheimer's
Removing the ovaries before
menopause, appears to leave
more of the brain vulnerable
to stroke and increase the
risk of Alzheimer's disease,
researchers report. ... > full story

Functional Ovarian Tissue Engineered in Lab
A proof-of-concept study
suggests the possibility of
engineering artificial
ovaries in the lab to
provide a more natural
option for hormone
... > full story

Early Menopause May Occur in Women With BRCA Gene
Women with harmful mutations
in the BRCA gene, which put
them at higher risk of
developing breast and
ovarian cancer, tend to
undergo menopause
... > full story
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Treatment With Two Osteoporosis Drugs Better at Increasing Bone Density Than Single-Drug Therapy
May 14, 2013 A combination of two FDA-approved osteoporosis drugs with different mechanisms of action was found to increase bone density better than treatment with either drug alone in a small clinical ... > full story -
Women's Immune Systems Remain Younger for Longer
May 14, 2013 Women’s immune systems age more slowly than men's, new research suggests. The slower decline in a woman’s immune system may contribute to women living longer than ... > full story -
Hysterectomy Does Not Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds
May 14, 2013 Having a hysterectomy with or without ovary removal in mid-life does not increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease compared to women who reach natural menopause, contrary to many previously ... > full story -
Women Altering Menstruation Cycles in Large Numbers
May 9, 2013 A surprisingly large number of women 18 or older choose to delay or skip monthly menstruation by deviating from the instructions of birth-control pills and other hormonal contraceptives, scientists ... > full story -
Identification of Gene Variants Affecting Fertility Offers New Treatment Possibility
April 29, 2013 Identification of genetic variations in the genes coding for the hormone FSH may provide new treatments for male and female infertility, according to new work. Scientists have characterized gene ... > full story -
Hormone Levels and Sexual Motivation Among Young Women
April 25, 2013 Feeling frisky? If so, chances are greater your estrogen level -- and, perhaps, fertility -- are hitting their monthly peak. If not, you're more likely experiencing a profusion of desire-deadening ... > full story -
Mammograms Reveal Response to Common Cancer Drug
April 22, 2013 Researchers have developed a method for assessing the effect of tamoxifen, a common drug to prevent the relapse of breast cancer. The key lies in monitoring changes in the proportion of dense tissue, ... > full story -
Scientific Basis for Cognitive Complaints of Breast Cancer Patients
April 19, 2013 Researchers have shown a statistically significant association between neuropsychological (NP) test performance and memory complaints in post-treatment, early stage breast cancer patients. ... > full story -
Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Uterine Fibroids
April 15, 2013 Women who had sufficient amounts of vitamin D were 32 percent less likely to develop fibroids than women with insufficient vitamin D, according to a new ... > full story -
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Spell Hot Flashes Later
April 3, 2013 Women who have hypertensive diseases during pregnancy seem to be at higher risk of having troublesome hot flashes and night sweats at menopause, report researchers from the ... > full story
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