Subscribe to this tag Sex Hormone Levels Linked to Fractures in Men
Health - August 14, 2009
Testing for estradiol, testosterone and SHBG could predict those at risk, expert says
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In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy
Health - August 9, 2009
Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits
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Sex Hormone Protein May Predict Type 2 Diabetes
Health - August 5, 2009
Whether it causes the disease or is simply a marker for obesity is unclear
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Periodic Dieting May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Health - August 4, 2009
In lab studies, intermittent calorie restriction led to dramatic decrease in tumors
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Ovary Removal May Play a Role in Lung Cancer
Health - July 24, 2009
Increased risk could stem from sudden drop in estrogen, experts say
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Hormones Linked to Ovarian Cancer: What to Do
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - July 14, 2009
Before taking hormone therapy for hot flashes, women need to consider yet another risk: ovarian cancer.
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Combination Therapy Best for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Health - July 13, 2009
Adding radiation and hormone treatment to brachytherapy improves survival, study shows
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Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk
Health - June 30, 2009
Women are more vulnerable during certain stages of life, study finds
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Blood-Sugar Spikes Send Testosterone Levels Down
Health - June 13, 2009
Finding has implications for men with low levels of the hormone, experts say
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Postpartum Anxiety May Delay Puberty in Kids
Health - June 11, 2009
In animal study, hormonal changes in pregnancy have long-term impact
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Tamoxifen and Antidepressants Don't Mix
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - June 2, 2009
Benefits of the lifesaving breast cancer drug may be negated by certain antidepressants.
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HRT Ups Death Risk for Women With Lung Cancer
Health - May 30, 2009
Shortened survival points to estrogen's potential role in the disease, experts say
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Study Links Cancerous Tumors With Depression
Health - May 20, 2009
Research with rats finds biological tie between growths and mood changes
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Love Hormone May Ease Discussion of Painful Topics
Health - May 18, 2009
Study suggests oxytocin may help couples in therapy better deal with conflicts
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Stroke Prevention: 5 Ways to Prevent a Brain Attack
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Sarah Baldauf
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Health - May 12, 2009
You can prevent the third-leading cause of death and the top cause of adult disability in the U.S.
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Estrogen May Help Men's Hearts
Health - May 12, 2009
Too much or too little of the hormone, though, can be damaging, study finds
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Testosterone Injections Offer Hope for Male Contraceptive
Health - May 5, 2009
Possible alternative to current birth control methods needs more study
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Researcher IDs Narcolepsy as Autoimmune Disease
Health - May 4, 2009
Discovery of 2 gene variants that kill off protective hormone could lead to new treatments
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Heart, Bone Problems May Follow Prostate Cancer Treatment
Health - April 27, 2009
Men on hormone-lowering therapy may require close monitoring, researchers say
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Melatonin May Ease Sleep Problems in Autistic Children
Health - April 17, 2009
Small study finds over-the-counter melatonin reduces time to slumber
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Former Inmates at Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure
Health - April 14, 2009
And they're more likely to lack treatment for it years after freedom, study finds
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Pancreatic Islets in Forefront of Diabetes Research
Health - April 14, 2009
Cells could play major role in treatment, if supply is adequate, study finds
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Soybean Chemicals May Reduce Effects of Menopause
Health - April 9, 2009
Study finds they prevented breakdown of vaginal lining in rats who'd had ovaries removed
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Acupuncture May Not Help Hot Flashes
Health - April 7, 2009
Most data finds no difference between real, sham treatments, researchers say
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Male Infertility Treatment Boosts Sperm Count
Health - April 6, 2009
Small Egyptian study uses hormone-antioxidant combo to improve odds of conception
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