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Apigenin Slowed Progression Of Breast Cancer Accelerated By Hormone Replacement Therapy
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 12:00pm
Apigenin, a natural substance found in grocery store produce aisles, shows promise as a non-toxic treatment for an aggressive form of human breast cancer, following a new study at the University of Missouri. MU researchers found apigenin shrank a typ…Smokers With Variants In Specific Genes At Greater Risk For Hot Flashes
12 days ago, 7 May 12, 3:00am
Women who smoke and carry specific variations in the genes that impact their metabolism are at higher risk of developing hot flashes in comparison with smokers who do not carry these gene variants, according to a recent study accepted for publication…'Menopause Map' - First-Of-Its-Kind Internet Tool Helps Women Navigate Treatment
16 days ago, 3 May 12, 4:00am
Women going through menopause now have a first-of-its-kind interactive guide to help them better understand their menu of treatment options, including whether hormone therapy may be right for them...In Postmenopausal Women, Weight Loss Led To Reduction In Inflammation
16 days ago, 3 May 12, 3:00am
Postmenopausal women who were overweight or obese and lost at least 5 percent of their body weight had a measurable reduction in markers of inflammation, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Can…Early Menopause Raises Risk Of Osteoporosis And Early Death
23 days ago, 26 Apr 12, 5:00pm
A woman whose menopause arrives early has nearly double the risk of suffering form osteoporosis later on, compared to other females, researchers from SkÃ¥ne University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden, reported in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetric…Osteoporosis, Fracture And Mortality Risks Greater Following Early Menopause
23 days ago, 26 Apr 12, 3:00am
Women who go through the menopause early are nearly twice as likely to suffer from osteoporosis in later life, suggests new research published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The Swedish study looked at the long-term…Menopause, Hot Flashes, Exercise And Attitude
33 days ago, 16 Apr 12, 3:00am
Attitude may play an important role in how exercise affects menopausal women, according to Penn State researchers, who identified two types of women - one experiences more hot flashes after physical activity, while the other experiences fewer...Large-Scale Study Finds Soy May Alleviate Hot Flashes In Menopause
39 days ago, 10 Apr 12, 3:00am
In the most comprehensive study to date to examine the effects of soy on menopause, researchers have found that two daily servings of soy can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes by up to 26 percent, compared to a placebo. The findings, p…Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Phase 3 Trial Starts, Say Amgen And UCB
40 days ago, 9 Apr 12, 3:00pm
Osteoporosis affects more than 75 million people, with women being four times more at risk of developing the disease than men. Osteoporosis is a chronic, progressive and systemic disease, whereby the bone tissue deteriorates, losing mass and strength…Symptoms Of Treatment-Induced Menopause In Breast Cancer Patients Eased By Non-Drug Treatments
57 days ago, 23 Mar 12, 4:00am
Researchers from The Netherlands have found that the menopausal symptoms caused by giving chemotherapy or hormonal therapy to younger women with breast cancer can be ameliorated considerably through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)[1] an…
Menopause: Smokers Have More Hot Flashes
16 days ago, 3 May 12, 3:00am
Title: Menopause: Smokers Have More Hot FlashesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/3/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/3/2012 12:00:00 AMconjugated equine estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate, Prempro, Premphase
17 days ago, 2 May 12, 3:00am
Title: conjugated equine estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate, Prempro, PremphaseCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/2/2012 12:00:00 AMEarly Menopause Tied to Osteoporosis in 29-Year Study
24 days ago, 25 Apr 12, 3:00am
Title: Early Menopause Tied to Osteoporosis in 29-Year StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/25/2012 10:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/25/2012 12:00:00 AMraloxifene, Evista
24 days ago, 25 Apr 12, 3:00am
Title: raloxifene, EvistaCategory: MedicationsCreated: 7/23/1998 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/25/2012 12:00:00 AMconjugated estrogens vaginal cream, Premarin Vaginal Cream
61 days ago, 19 Mar 12, 3:00am
Title: conjugated estrogens vaginal cream, Premarin Vaginal CreamCategory: MedicationsCreated: 3/26/2000 9:27:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 12:00:00 AMestrogens conjugated, Premarin
, 2 Feb 12, 2:00am
Title: estrogens conjugated, PremarinCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/2/2012 12:00:00 AMFactors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified
, 27 Jan 12, 2:00am
Title: Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause IdentifiedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/26/2012 6:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/27/2012 12:00:00 AMHealth Tip: Stay Healthy During Menopause
, 3 Jan 12, 2:00am
Title: Health Tip: Stay Healthy During MenopauseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/2/2012 8:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/3/2012 12:00:00 AMDHEA May Help Sex, Symptoms after Menopause
, 21 Dec 11, 2:00am
Title: DHEA May Help Sex, Symptoms after MenopauseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/21/2011 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/21/2011 12:00:00 AMHormonal Treatment of Hot Flashes Still OK for Some: Experts
, 19 Oct 11, 3:00am
Title: Hormonal Treatment of Hot Flashes Still OK for Some: ExpertsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/18/2011 2:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 10/19/2011 12:00:00 AM
Herbal Birth Control
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 4:31pm
Rediscover the Wise Woman in you...wise woman wisdom, herbal healing, wise woman health, childbearing, menopause, breast health, spirit healing, personal empowerment, and more.Tuesday, May 15, 2012
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 6:14am
Dr. Theresa Burick from Burick Center for Health and Wellness talks about the physical and emotional aspects of menopause, as well as what women can do to alleviate symptoms.Top 5 reasons women in their 40s need exercise
7 days ago, 11 May 12, 9:38pm
You see the constant diet ads this time of year. Many women are getting back into shape with swimsuit season just around the corner.5 medical tests all moms should have
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 12:04pm
We're used to mom taking care of things for us, but we should also make sure mom is taking care of herself, too.Progesterone may ease hot flushes, study finds
10 days ago, 9 May 12, 4:33pm
Post-menopausal women may suffer fewer hot flushes and night sweats by taking the hormone progesterone, a Canadian study has found.Apigenin effective against human breast cancer
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 6:10am
Apigenin, a natural substance found in grocery store produce aisles, shows promise as a non-toxic treatment for an aggressive form of human breast cancer, following a new study at the University of Missouri.TherapeuticsMD introduces third prescription prenatal vitamin
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 2:19am
TherapeuticsMD, Inc., parent company of vitaMedMD, LLC, a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced that on May 10, 2012 it launched its third prescription prenatal vitamin, vitaMedMD RediChew Rx, following the successful launch of vitaMedMD One Rx…Morinda Bioactives releases seven new Fit Body Composition Supplements
10 days ago, 9 May 12, 7:48am
Morinda Bioactives recently announced the release of seven new Fit Body Composition Supplements, one of which is Fit Joint.Bioactive formulation for optimal eye health
11 days ago, 8 May 12, 10:12am
Morinda Bioactives (formerly Tahitian Noni International) recently announced the release of seven new Fit Body Composition Supplements, one of which is Fit Eye. Fit Eye provides an exclusive formulation of highly effective bioactives derived from the…Hologic features minimally invasive technologies at ACOG annual clinical meeting
12 days ago, 7 May 12, 12:41pm
Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, is featuring minimally invasive technologies in surgical,…Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Reduces Hot Flashes
88 days ago, 21 Feb 12, 11:38am
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT is a safe and effective therapy for hot flashes and night sweats, the most common symptoms of the menopause and an alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).This is according to two new studies published t…Early Menopause Caused By Hysterectomy
, 14 Dec 11, 7:38am
A Study by Duke University researchers published in the Obstetrics & Gynecology journal, found that having a hysterectomy increases the risk of an earlier menopause among younger women.It confirms what many women, obstetricians and gynecologists h…Does Menopause Make You More Susceptible To Diabetes?
, 19 Aug 11, 7:33am
No it does not. Menopause has little to no impact on whether women become more susceptible to diabetes, according to a unique study.This is according to study lead author Catherine Kim, M.D., M.P.H., an associate professor of internal medicine an…Menopause Is Not A Medical Problem
, 9 Aug 11, 6:47am
According to psychotherapist Sue Brayne, who presented her insights into the lived, felt experiences of women going through menopause in at the British Psychological Society Psychology of Women Section annual conference, menopause shouldn't be seen…Menopausal Women Benefit From Green Tea and Tai Chi
, 27 May 11, 11:19am
According to Dr Chwan-Li Shen, Green Tea and Tai Chi enhance bone health and reduce inflammation in postmenopausal women. Dr. Chwan-Li (Leslie) Shen is an associate professor and a researcher at the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health at the…
Menopause is topic at Chester library
1 day ago, 18 May 12, 3:29am
CHESTER — “Navigating Menopause” will be the topic at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, at the Chester Library.Drug may cut menopause after breast cancer chemo
9 days ago, 10 May 12, 3:30pm
Early menopause is often a side effect for women treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer, but a new study reveals some guarded promise for preventing early menopause breast cancer patients.Menopause center helps women transition
12 days ago, 7 May 12, 6:09pm
Women suffering through the effects of menopause can turn to USF for help with every aspect of the midlife transition. A new USF Menopause Center is now up and running on the TGH campus. Here is what it offers women and how it’s already helping one…Menopause: Smokers Have More Hot Flashes
15 days ago, 4 May 12, 12:47am
Title: Menopause: Smokers Have More Hot Flashes Category: Health News Created: 5/3/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2012 12:00:00 AMEndocrine Society and its Hormone Health Network release ‘Menopause Map’
17 days ago, 2 May 12, 5:29am
Women going through menopause now have a first-of-its-kind interactive guide to help them better understand their menu of treatment options, including whether hormone therapy may be right for them. The Endocrine Society and its Hormone Health Network…
Motherhood The Musical Explores the toughest job you'll ever love - WPRO
53 mins ago, 19 May 12, 6:14am
WPROMotherhood The Musical Explores the toughest job you'll ever loveWPROThe show, which follows up a sold-out premiere run and smash hit national tour, comes from the same sensational staff that gave us Menopause: the Musical. “Before there was me…
Preparing for menopause can make transition smoother - ABC7Chicago.com
1 day ago, 17 May 12, 11:27pm
ABC7Chicago.comPreparing for menopause can make transition smootherABC7Chicago.comMay 17, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Young women may not yet be thinking about menopause, but preparing long before the change could help for a smoother transition. Many gir…
Apigenin, Found In Celery And Parsley, Could Help Fight Breast Cancer - Huffington Post
1 day ago, 17 May 12, 11:20pm
Zee NewsApigenin, Found In Celery And Parsley, Could Help Fight Breast CancerHuffington Post... seems to have an effect on certain kinds of breast cancer tumors associated with the hormone progestin (given along with estrogen to women as part of horm…
Best & Worst Foods for Menopause Symptoms - Care2.com
2 days ago, 16 May 12, 10:06pm
Care2.comBest & Worst Foods for Menopause SymptomsCare2.comAlcohol can increase the hot flashes and affect sleep, mood and weight. Heavy use can lead to osteoporosis because alcohol prevents cells from building new bone. Limit yourself to no more tha…Menopause happens: Start hormone-replacement therapy? | The Republic - The Republic
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 6:29pm
Menopause happens: Start hormone-replacement therapy? | The RepublicThe RepublicHall found a specialist who explained that her symptoms were caused by normal hormonal changes associated with menopause -- primarily a drop in estrogen and progesterone.…
Red Hot Mamas now offered in Roanoke, first meeting is Thursday, May 22 at South County Library - Roanoke Times
18 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:16pm
Their first meeting entitled, “Pause and Effect: The Transition Into Menopause,” will take place on Tuesday, May 22 at South County Library (located at 6303 Merriman Road in Roanoke). Check-in for the program begins at 5:45 p.m. and the speaker w…Preparing for menopause can make transition smoother - Abc Local Web
1 day ago, 17 May 12, 11:12pm
May 17, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Young women may not yet be thinking about menopause, but preparing long before the change could help for a smoother transition. Many girls learn about reproduction and menstruation when they are young before it happens…No more hot flashes? - MyFox Houston
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 4:13pm
It is something women frequently complain about when experiencing menopause: "Oh, those hot flashes!" The closer a woman gets to age 50, the more her likelihood of suffering from hot flashes because of menopause; that is because ovaries stop ...Andropause can last for decades - KSDK
8 days ago, 11 May 12, 11:30am
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WUSA)-- Mood swings, low sex drive, forgetfulness - sounds like menopause right? Actually it's also MANopause. The official term for manopause is andropause. Men with this condition suffer from lower-than-normal levels of testosterone…Menopausal symptom sufferers get a boost from Utah product - Examiner
9 days ago, 10 May 12, 11:24am
Menopause marks a normal time in a woman’s life when menstruation ceases and her reproductive years end. But for some women, menopause also means hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes and memory problems. To address this issue tw…
Study confirms combination hormone therapy increases risk of heart disease
, 18 Feb 10, 6:48am
A study, recently released in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that combination hormone therapy increases the risk of heart disease in healthy postmenopausal women. Researchers report a trend toward an increased risk of heart disease during the…
September is Menopause Awareness Month
, 15 Sep 08, 7:35pm
Every woman having hot flashes or mood swings as part of her menopause transition is very aware of menopause. But the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) puts a ...Read Full Post
The Low Libido Trio – Sleep, Sweats, and Sadness
, 7 Sep 08, 10:46am
During and after menopause women (and their partners) complain that libido seems to be the collateral damage of slumpng hormone levels. Sorting out the “why” and “what to do” is a confusing ride through the research. Most recently we’ve l…
Feeling Anxious? How About a Whiff of Neroli to Calm Your Nerves?
, 1 Sep 08, 8:31pm
One of the most distressing menopause symptoms that women report is anxiety (you can check the forum if you want the gory details). A study comparing neroli aromatherapy and Xanax to a no-treatment control group showed that both the aromatherapy gro…
HRT Well After Menopause Can Still Make a Difference in Quality of Life
, 25 Aug 08, 10:28pm
Adding to the speculation about the benefit of estrogen therapy, a study published in the British Medical Journal this week tells us that even when started well after menopause, combined hormone therapy can improve the quality of life for women with…
Some women may be genetically predisposed to smoking-related hot flashes
16 days ago, 3 May 12, 10:34am
Women who smoke and carry specific variations in the genes that impact their metabolism are at higher risk of developing hot flashes in comparison with smokers who do not carry these gene variants, according to a recent study.Early menopause linked to higher risk of osteoporosis, fracture and mortality
24 days ago, 24 Apr 12, 8:53pm
Women who go through the menopause early are nearly twice as likely to suffer from osteoporosis in later life, suggests new research shows.Exercise and attitude may be thermostat for hot flashes
37 days ago, 12 Apr 12, 11:37am
Attitude may play an important role in how exercise affects menopausal women, according to researchers, who identified two types of women -- one experiences more hot flashes after physical activity, while the other experiences fewer.Injectable contraceptives linked to breast cancer risk in younger women
45 days ago, 4 Apr 12, 2:41pm
The first large-scale U.S.-based study to evaluate the link between an injectable form of progestin-only birth control and breast cancer risk in young women has found that recent use of a year or more doubles the risk.Long-term use of estrogen hormone therapy linked to higher risk for breast cancer
48 days ago, 1 Apr 12, 1:49pm
In a landmark study, researchers have linked the long-term use of estrogen plus progesterone and estrogen-only hormone therapy with a higher risk for developing breast cancer.
Resolved Question: its my birthday tomorrow?
, 7 Aug 11, 12:24am
im turning 17! im depressed because i dont want to be 18 :( so long childhood and hello menopause.Resolved Question: how many kids do you think a woman should have by the time she's 30 yrs. old?
, 24 Oct 09, 4:26pm
...if we don't start now i'm gonna already be going through menopause. lolResolved Question: 10 points for anyone that can answer this!?
, 31 Jul 09, 2:43pm
... in their name? For example; HYSterectomy MENopause GYnecology MENstrual cycle There are...Resolved Question: Why are women supposedly punished for Eve's sin, but men aren't punished for Adam's following her le…
, 29 Jun 09, 12:31pm
..., labor pains, and menopause, but men haven't been...Resolved Question: If you are 47 and over pls give me advice!?
, 9 Jun 09, 2:59am
...what you now know? Can be advice on health, menopause, finances, beauty, anything you think...
