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Western diet linked to increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal Asian women
Postmenopausal Asian women who eat a "meat-sweet" or Western diet are at greater risk of developing breast cancer than those who eat a "vegetable-soy" diet, according to a new study. view more (2007-07-10)
Timing of start of hormone therapy may have effect on risk of coronary heart disease
Women who initiate hormone therapy closer to menopause tend to have a reduced risk of coronary heart disease compared to women who begin treatment further from menopause. view more (2007-04-04)
New study indicates moderate exercise may protect against colds
A moderate exercise program may reduce the incidence of colds. A study published in the November issue of The American Journal of Medicine, led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, found that otherwise sedentary women who engaged in moderate exercise had fewer colds over a one year period than a control group. view more (2006-10-26)
Regular, moderate exercise reduces the risk of colds in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women who want to decrease their risk of colds would be well advised to dust off their sneakers and get moving, suggests a new study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. view more (2006-10-26)
Soy nuts may improve blood pressure in postmenopausal women
Substituting soy nuts for other protein sources in a healthy diet appears to lower blood pressure in postmenopausal women, and also may reduce cholesterol levels in women with high blood pressure,. view more (2007-05-29)
Intake of vitamin D and calcium associated with lower risk of breast cancer before menopause
Women who consume higher amounts of calcium and vitamin D may have a lower risk of developing premenopausal breast cancer. view more (2007-05-29)
Providence health system shows investigational osteoporosis therapy increases bone mineral density
Providence Health System researchers announced today that an investigational therapy for bone loss, denosumab, demonstrated significant increases in bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. view more (2006-02-23)
Breast cancer and hormone therapy -- A looking-glass mirror?
The medical community has been debating for many years whether, and to what extent, postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) use is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer, says Professor Amos Pines, President of the International Menopause Society. view more (2007-07-25)
U of M research links coffee to lower diabetes risk
Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health have found drinking decaffeinated coffee may lower a person's risk for type 2 diabetes. view more (2006-06-27)
Hip bone density helps predict breast cancer risk
Measuring a woman's bone mineral density can provide additional information that may help more accurately determine a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. view more (2008-07-28)
'Arimidex' (anastrozole) significantly reduces the risk of contralateral breast tumours compared to gold-standard tamoxifen
Latest results from the ATAC (Arimidex, Tamoxifen Alone or in Combination) study in early breast cancer, presented today at the 3rd European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC), show that treatment with 'Arimidex' more than halved the risk of post-menopausal women developing new tumours in the other previously healthy (contralateral) breast compared... view more... (2002-03-21)
Changes in sex steroids associated with menopause
A study in the Oct. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that the increased rate of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) change that occurs during menopause is associated with increased objective sleep duration but poor subjective sleep quality. view more (2008-10-01)
Obese women play cancer roulette
Obese women may be putting themselves at greater risk of breast cancer by not undergoing regular screening. According to new research by Dr. Nisa Maruthur and her team from The John Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, USA, seriously obese women are significantly less likely to say they have undergone a recent mammography than... view more... (2009-03-17)
Stanford researcher links hot flashes to insomnia
Millions of women experience menopause each year, and many find themselves having to cope with a plethora of unpleasant symptoms. Hot flashes, headaches and mood swings all come with the territory and, for some women, so does insomnia. view more (2006-06-27)
Weekly dose of osteoporosis drug prevents bone loss after breast cancer treatment
Breast cancer survivors who took a weekly dose of risedronate, sold as Actonel, lost significantly less bone than those who did not take the drug. view more (2007-09-19)
New research shows no link between aromatase inhibitors and cardiovascular problems
New evidence has emerged that, contrary to some current fears, aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are not associated with an increased risk of heart problems in women who take them to prevent their breast cancer recurring. view more (2008-04-17)
Buyer beware: Estrogen supplements not as effective as claimed
Dietary supplements claiming to help postmenopausal women with bone health may not be doing what they say, according to new research from Purdue University. view more (2009-09-03)
Estrogen therapy helps or hurts the brain depending on reproductive status
Estrogen therapy may limit stroke damage if started close to, but not long after reproductive cycles are over, according to a new animal study. The results were presented Sunday, June 15, at The Endocrine Society's 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. view more (2008-06-16)
Young women who smoke higher risk of breask cancer
esearchers outline in the November issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings their study of postmenopausal women, which supports the hypothesis that women who smoke cigarettes before first full-term pregnancy have a 20 percent increased risk of breast cancer compared with women who began smoking after the birth of their first child or were never smokers. view more (2005-12-01)
Scientists discover key factor in controlling the breakdown of bone
A new study demonstrates that a chemical mediator in the blood that influences immune cell migration also plays a key role in maintaining the balance between the build-up and breakdown of bones in the body. This mediator, which acts on cells that degrade bone, may provide a new target for scientists developing therapies and preventions for... view more... (2009-02-09)
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