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Many Women Don't Know This Warning Sign of Endometrial Cancer
FRIDAY, Aug. 2, 2024 – Too many women don’t know a key warning sign of endometrial cancer, the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, a new study shows. More than one-third (37%) of w...
Smoking + Early Menopause Increases Risk for Lung Disease, Poor Outcomes
THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2024 – Among smokers, early menopause is associated with an increased risk for most lung diseases and poor outcomes, according to a study published online June 13 in Thorax. ...
Early Menopause Could Raise a Woman's Odds for Breast Cancer
WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 – Women who experience early menopause appear to be at greater risk of breast cancer, a new study reports. Women who underwent menopause at an age younger than 46 were...
Premenopausal Bilateral Oophorectomy Before Age 40 Affects Brain White Matter
TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 – Women who undergo premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) before age 40 years have reduced brain white matter integrity in later life, according to a study published...
Could Sauna Time Help Curb Weight Gain During Menopause?
WEDNESDAY, July 3, 2024 — A 30-minute sauna or warm bubble bath every day might help women of a certain age fend off unwanted weight gain. That's the promising takeaway from a study in mice that s...
Acupuncture Reduces Endocrine Symptoms, Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer
MONDAY, June 24, 2024 – A 10-week acupuncture intervention significant reduces endocrine symptoms and hot flashes among women with breast cancer receiving endocrine therapy (ET), according to a...
Chronic Kidney Disease Tied to Tooth Loss After Menopause
MONDAY, June 17, 2024 – In postmenopausal women, chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be associated with tooth loss, according to a study published online June 11 in Menopause. Na-Yeong Kim, from the ...
ENDO: Early Menopause Tied to Heightened Risk for Breast, Ovarian Cancer
TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 – Women with early menopause have a two times greater risk for breast cancer and a nearly four times higher risk for ovarian cancer, according to a study presented at the...
Very Early Menopause Could Raise Odds for Breast, Ovarian Cancers
TUESDAY, June 4, 2024 – Menopause before the age of 40 could raise a woman's long-term risk for breast or ovarian cancers, new research suggests. Besides that, "there is also higher risk of breast,...
Could Tough Workouts Trigger a Hot Flash?
FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 – While going through menopause, many women who gain weight head to the gym for intense workouts, but new research suggests that too much exercise may help trigger another side...
More Physical Activity Tied to Higher Odds of Hot Flashes
FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 – Increases in physical activity increase the odds of menopause-related hot flashes, according to a study published online May 28 in Menopause. Sarah Witkowski, Ph.D., from ...
ASCO: Conjugated Equine Estrogen May Increase Risk for Ovarian Cancer
TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 – Conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) taken alone for menopause may increase the risk for developing and dying from ovarian cancer, according to a study presented at the annual...
Fezolinetant Safe, Effective for Moderate-to-Severe Menopause Hot Flashes
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 – Fezolinetant is safe and effective for moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), according to a study presented at the annual European Congress of Endocrinology, hosted by...
Risk for Depressive Symptoms Increased for Perimenopausal Women
THURSDAY, May 9, 2024 – Perimenopausal women have an increased risk for depressive symptoms and diagnoses, according to a review published in the July 15 issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders....
Surgical Premature Menopause Tied to Risk for Muscle Disorders
TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 – Women experiencing surgical premature menopause (PM) have a higher likelihood of developing musculoskeletal disorders, according to a study published online April 30...
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