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Radon Exposure Linked to CHIP Risk for Women With Ischemic Stroke
THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 2024 – Radon exposure is associated with an increased risk for clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) among postmenopausal women with ischemic stroke, according to...
Some Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Can Safely Skip Radiotherapy: Study
THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 – Women in the their 50s and 60s who've gone through menopause may be able to safely skip radiation treatment if they're diagnosed with a common form of breast cancer, new...
Earlier Age at Menarche Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – Earlier age at menarche is associated with type 2 diabetes risk among women younger than 65 years, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in BMJ Nutrition Prevention ...
Timing of Menopause Could Affect a Woman's Muscle Loss
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 – Women who enter menopause early could be at increased risk of muscle loss in their senior years, a new study suggests. Conversely, the more extended a woman’s reproductive p...
'Couch Potato' Lifestyle Could Raise Women's Odds for Fibroids
THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 – Women in a Chinese study who sat for more than six hours each day faced substantially higher odds of developing uterine fibroids before menopause, a new study has found....
Long Reproductive Period Linked to Lower Risk for Low Handgrip Strength
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 – For postmenopausal women, a longer reproductive period is associated with a reduced risk for low handgrip strength (HGS), according to a study published online Nov. 28 in...
Oral Contraceptives May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2023 – Oral contraceptive use appears to protect against rheumatoid arthritis (RA), while menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use may increase the risk for late-onset RA, according...
Managing Your Heart Health Through Menopause
SATURDAY, Nov. 4, 2023 – Women can help protect their heart health as they go through menopause. The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some tips for protecting that most critical organ while...
Moderate, Heavy Use of Chemical Hair Relaxer Linked to Uterine Cancer
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 – Among postmenopausal Black women, moderate and heavy use of chemical hair relaxers is associated with an increased risk for uterine cancer, according to a study published...
Therapeutic Touch, Music Before Bed Aid Sleep in Menopausal Women
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – Therapeutic touch (TT) and music both help to increase sleep quality and quality of life and reduce menopausal symptoms, according to a study published online Oct. 24...
Female Chimps May Experience Menopause, Too
FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 – New research finds the first proof that wild female chimpanzees experience menopause, similar to humans. The study was part of two decades of research in the Ngogo community...
Menopause Bring New Risks for Women's Heart Health
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 – The risk of having heart disease grows as a woman ages, so women need to be familiar with their heart disease risk factors, the American Heart Association (AHA) says....
Bowel Habits May Be Tied to Severity of Menopause Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 – Perceived stress and some gastrointestinal symptoms are associated with menopausal symptoms, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in Menopause. Ieva Brimienė, ...
Hearts & Arteries: What Happens to Them As You Age
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – As a consumer, you probably see "heart healthy" labels on food items all the time. But do you really know what heart health means and why it's important? Experts from Tufts...
Estrogen Could Be Key to Women's Brain Health
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 – Being exposed to more estrogen throughout life – or a longer reproductive life span – may be good for the brain, according to new research that found a lower risk of...
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