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Chronic Exposure To Estrogen Impairs Some Cognitive Functions
Chronic exposure to
estradiol, the main estrogen
in the body, diminishes some
cognitive functions. Rats
exposed to a steady dose of
estradiol were impaired on
... > full story
Menopause Is An Adaptation To Minimize Reproductive Competition Between Females In A Family, Research Suggests
Insight into why females of
some species undergo
menopause while others do
not has proven elusive
despite an understanding of
... > full story
Breast Cancer In Black Women May Be Connected To Neighborhood Conditions, Study Suggests
Researchers are studying
possible connections between
living in disadvantaged
neighborhoods and the
development of early onset
... > full story
Certain Oral Contraceptives May Pose Health Risks, Study Suggests
A widely used synthetic
progestin decreased
endothelial function in
pre-menopausal women in a
new study. The finding
... > full story
- Chronic Exposure To Estrogen Impairs Some Cognitive Functions
- Menopause Is An Adaptation To Minimize Reproductive Competition Between Females In A Family, Research Suggests
- Breast Cancer In Black Women May Be Connected To Neighborhood Conditions, Study Suggests
- Certain Oral Contraceptives May Pose Health Risks, Study Suggests
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Breastfeeding, Other Factors May Affect Risk Of Breast Cancer Type
August 26, 2008 — Factors such as age at menopause as well as a woman's breastfeeding practices can influence her risk of developing certain types of breast ... > full story -
Hormone Replacement Therapy Improves Sleep, Sexuality And Joint Pain In Older Women
August 23, 2008 — One of the world's longest and largest trials of hormone replacement therapy has found that post-menopausal women on HRT gain significant improvements in quality of ... > full story -
A Therapy For Baby Boomers To Sleep On: New Drug For Insomniacs Over 55
August 18, 2008 — If you're over 55 and have spent more than a few sleepless nights, you're not alone -- insomnia affects about half of all people over 55 -- but you may also be at increased risk for physical and ... > full story -
Breast Cancer Patients Still Have Risk Of Relapse After 5 Years Of Systemic Therapy
August 13, 2008 — Breast cancer survivors continue to have a substantial risk of disease recurrence after five years of systemic therapy, according to a study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Among ... > full story -
Possible Cause Of Endometriosis Identified
August 6, 2008 — Scientists have identified an enzyme that could be responsible for a condition called endometriosis – the most common cause of pelvic pain in ... > full story -
Estrogen Relieves Psychotic Symptoms In Women With Schizophrenia
August 5, 2008 — When combined with antipsychotic medications, the estrogen estradiol appears to be a useful treatment in women with schizophrenia, according to a new ... > full story -
Compounds From Soy Affect Brain And Reproductive Development
August 1, 2008 — Two hormone-like compounds linked to the consumption of soy-based foods can cause irreversible changes in the structure of the brain, resulting in early-onset puberty and symptoms of advanced ... > full story -
Testosterone Predominance Increases Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome During Menopause
July 30, 2008 — As testosterone progressively dominates the hormonal milieu during the menopausal transition, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome increases according to a new study by researchers at Rush University ... > full story -
Thyrotropin Levels Associated With Alzheimer's Disease Risk In Women
July 30, 2008 — Women with low or high levels of the hormone thyrotropin, which affects thyroid gland function and thyroid hormone levels, appear to have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to ... > full story -
Hip Bone Density Helps Predict Breast Cancer Risk
July 28, 2008 — Bone density provides information that may help more accurately determine the risk of developing breast ... > full story
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