Subscribe to this tag Shorter Menopause May Speed Risk of Heart Disease
Health - February 5, 2009
Transition within 3 years allows more plaque buildup in arteries, study finds
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Plan Hopes to ID Early Halt in Reproductive Function
Health - February 4, 2009
Guidelines could diagnose primary ovarian insufficiency in women under 40
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The Truth About 'Bio-identical' Hormone Therapy
Health - January 30, 2009
Much remains unknown about these treatments for menopausal symptoms, FDA says
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HRT Shrinks the Brain
Health - January 12, 2009
But research shows it does not damage cerebral blood vessels in older women
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Study Shows Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis
Health - December 23, 2008
Women who did weight-bearing sports such as swimming had greater bone density in menopause
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Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
Health - November 18, 2008
Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says
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12 Reasons to <i>Really</i> Quit Smoking
By
Lindsay Lyon
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Health - November 14, 2008
Never mind cancer or heart disease for a moment. Here are some nonobvious reasons to snub cigarettes.
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Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer
Health - November 11, 2008
But findings apply to postmenopausal women only, counters editorial
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Testosterone Patch Restores Libido in Postmenopausal Women
Health - November 5, 2008
But, the male hormone therapy may cause unwanted hair growth, study finds.
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Osteoporosis Meds Linked to Heart Problem
Health - October 27, 2008
Bisphosphonates may up rate of serious atrial fibrillation, review finds
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Vitamin K Doesn't Slow Bone Loss
Health - October 16, 2008
But high doses may protect against fractures, cancer, study suggests
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Aerobics Can Reverse Mental Decline in Older Adults
Health - October 16, 2008
Review of studies shows workouts that leave a person breathless boost brain tissue volume
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Health Tip: Symptoms of Menopause
Health - October 15, 2008
When a woman no longer gets her period
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Tamoxifen Cuts Fracture Risk: Study
Health - October 10, 2008
But the benefit disappears when breast cancer drug is stopped
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Timing, Dosage of HRT Affect Chances of Heart Trouble
Health - October 1, 2008
Large study found younger women taking it for a longer time did have higher risk
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Hypnosis Cuts Hot Flashes for Breast Cancer Survivors
Health - September 25, 2008
Patients using the technique saw episodes diminish by 68%, study finds
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HRT After Menopause Reduces Symptoms
Health - August 22, 2008
It reduced problems with sleep, sexual functioning and hot flashes, study finds
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HRT Drug Boosts Stroke Risk in Older Women
Health - August 13, 2008
Tibolone should not be used by those 60 and older, study says
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Should Women Tell Coworkers if They're Menopausal?
By
Liz Wolgemuth
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The Inside Job - August 11, 2008
Menopausal symptoms can be misinterpreted at work. Should women just explain themselves?
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Getting Too Much, Not Enough Sleep Linked to Stroke Risk
Health - July 17, 2008
Postmenopausal women who slept more than nine hours a night had up to 70% higher risk.
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Seniors: More Sex, More STDs?
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - July 9, 2008
Turns out we're quite active after menopause but still need to be careful.
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Women Don't Notice 40% of Their Hot Flashes
Health - June 26, 2008
Lack of sleep, causing memory problems, likely culprits in finding, study says
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Raloxifene Cuts Risk of Certain Type of Breast Cancer
Health - June 11, 2008
And the benefits weren't limited to high-risk women, study finds
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Chemo May Limit Fertility in Breast Cancer Survivors
Health - May 31, 2008
They're more likely to have diminished ovarian reserve producing viable eggs, study suggests
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