Sunday, May 11, 2008

hormones

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How to Limit Your Exposure to Phthalates

Various small measures can reduce your phthalate load. more >>

More Problems With Plastics

Like BPA, chemicals called phthalates raise some concerns. more >>

Confusing News About Hormones and Stroke

The latest findings on hormone replacement therapy aren't as strange as they first appear. more >>

Does Testosterone Translate to Profits?

Researchers delve into the biology of trading success. more >>

Whipsawed Again on Hormones

Good news, bad news: The latest is that they appear to protect your eyes against age-related macular degeneration. more >>

A Woman's Sex Drive, Restored by Testosterone

Testosterone therapy successfully restores a breast cancer survivor's sex drive. more >>

What to Take for Hot Flashes After Breast Cancer

Hormone therapy can cause cancer's return, but other drugs seem safe; the challenge of contraception. more >>

Better Chicken Soup Than HGH?

While one analysis says human growth hormone offers athletes no benefit, it may not reflect what they're actually doing. more >>

More on Hormones and Cancer

Here's a good example of why studies can be so frustrating to apply to real life. more >>

Hormones, Heart, and Cancer

The latest findings from the Women's Health Initiative should be interpreted with caution. more >>

Is Grampa Using Human Growth Hormone, Too?

While athletes like Roger Clemens get the attention, tens of thousands of average Americans use HGH to fight aging. more >>

Mars and Venus and Stress

John Gray's latest book about how men and women handle stress is out today. more >>

On Women: Hormones and Breast Cancer

The bad news this week isn't as bad as it first appears. more >>

On Women: With the Pill, How Long Is Too Long?

Most experts think the birth control pill is not only safe but protective. Is there a limit? more >>

The Alternate Route

Symptoms of menopause can often be alleviated using natural remedies such as a diet rich in soy foods more >>

The HRT Dilemma

Three women weigh the benefits of hormones more >>

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