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_ Breast cancerDepression And Breast-Cancer Survival By Jane Farrell articleIn a recent study, having depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessShoulder Pain and Estrogen Therapy By Jane Farrell articleA new study shows that post-menopausal women who are on hormone replacement therapy have a lower risk of developing a … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessEven Small Amount of Breastfeeding Can Provide Heart-Healthy Benefits By Jane Farrell articleBreast milk has long been recognized as an ideal nutrient to strengthen the immune systems of newborns and infants. The … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessEndometriosis and Stroke Risk By Jane Farrell articleA large, prospective study found that women with endometriosis may have a higher risk of stroke compared to women without … Read More→
Women's Health and WellnessThe Breast-Cancer Factor in Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articleRoutine mammograms may provide key insights for cardiovascular disease, according to new research: Detection of breast arterial calcifications on breast … Read More→
Women's Health and WellnessHypertension and Dental Health By Jane Farrell articleSome oral bacteria were associated with the development of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, in postmenopausal women, according … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessThree New Scientific Theories to Explain Why Women Are More Susceptible to Autoimmune Disease than Men Are By Sondra Forsyth articleAlthough autoimmune disease (AD) affects both genders, women are at an overwhelming disadvantage. Of the approximate 8 percent of the … Read More→
_ Menopause5 Signs That You’re Entering Menopause By Sondra Forsyth articleMenopause is a natural part of aging for women, but there is no predictable pattern or timeline for the symptoms, … Read More→
_ MenopauseIs Hormone Therapy Safe for You? By Sondra Forsyth articleWho doesn’t want to look and feel younger? A flock of anti-aging products and medical clinics cater to this desire, … Read More→
_ Metastatic Breast CancerManaging the Emotional Aspects of Breast Reconstruction By Sondra Forsyth articleMore than 268,000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in 2018, according to estimates by the American Cancer Society. … Read More→
_ Hormone therapyA Safe Alternative to HRT? By Jane Farrell articleThe drug oxybutynin works to reduce hot flashes in women, including breast cancer survivors who cannot take hormone replacement therapy, … Read More→
_ MenstruationThe Dangers of Soy Formula By Jane Farrell articleWe’re accustomed to think of soy as healthy. But it has a few serious drawbacks, according to new research, Investigators … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessRevolution in a Cup? By Karina Erdelyi articleTwo thirdAGE writers graciously offered themselves up as ‘guinea pigs.’ For what? To test out the DivaCup! Both were first … Read More→
_ Breast cancer Breast Cancer Treatment OptionsBreaking News: First Immunotherapy Success for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer By Sondra Forsyth articleResearch led by Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London shows for the first time that … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessThe Vaginal Mesh Implant Scandal By Sondra Forsyth articleAn investigation by The BMJ reveals how vaginal mesh implant manufacturers “aggressively hustled” their products into widespread use, how regulators … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessDrinking More Water Reduces Bladder Infections in Women By Jane Farrell articleWomen who drank an additional 1.5 liters of water daily experienced 48 percent fewer repeat bladder infections than those who … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessMixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women's Hormones By Sondra Forsyth articleAs we go about our daily lives, we are exposed to many different chemicals that could have negative effects on … Read More→