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New advances in detecting, managing menopause: What PCPs need to know
Menopause occurs at an average age of 51 years for most women in the United States, according to Mayo Clinic. However, about 5% of women younger than 45 years experience early...
14 hours ago - Healio
Normal BMI but High Body Fat After Menopause Tied to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Postmenopausal women with higher body fat levels may be at increased risk for breast cancer, even if their body mass index is normal, researchers say. Reuters Health Information
15 hours ago - Medscape - 3 articles
New first of its kind medication to treat hot flashes: What PCPs need to know
While menopause is a natural process of aging, some of its symptoms, such as hot flashes, may affect women's well-being, according to Mayo Clinic. “Menopausal women need...
18 hours ago - Healio - 7 articles
Menopausal women should eat more blackcurrant to prevent bone loss
Hormonal changes are one of the leading causes of bone loss or osteoporosis. Menopausal women, in particular, are more likely to experience bone loss because they are deficient...
2 days ago - Natural News
Researchers look at the potential of motherwort as a functional food for menopausal women
Women are more likely to gain weight or become obese after menopause. This is because of their lack of estrogen, which can cause lipid metabolic abnormalities, or abnormalities...
3 days ago - Natural News
Top five news stories posted in November
Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top five news reports posted in September. Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in diet's effect on thyroid function, the...
5 days ago - Healio
Menopause a 'Critical Window' for Lifestyle CVD Prevention
A healthy diet, exercise, and not smoking are all part of a heart-healthy lifestyle, but a new study suggests adherence at midlife is particularly important to reduce later...
6 days ago - Medscape
Hysterectomy linked to memory deficit in an animal model
The non-pregnant uterus is commonly assumed to be an unimportant organ. One third of American women have a hysterectomy by age 60, often before natural menopause. Researchers...
7 days ago - ScienceDaily
Poor Nutrition during Fetal Development May Lead to Early Menopause
Fetal Malnutrition: Inadequate nutrition during fetal development can lead to early menopause and premature ovarian failure, reveals a new study.
8 days ago - Medindia Health
Prenatal famine exposure may lead to early menopause and premature ovarian failure
Previous studies have demonstrated that fetal malnutrition can lead to adult chronic disorders such as type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. A new study out of China now...
8 days ago - News Medical - 3 articles
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New Saliva Test Can Help Detect Alzheimer's Disease
Newly developed saliva test can now help in detecting Alzheimer's disease, reveals a new study. Scientists have identified biomarkers for identifying Alzheimer's and mild...
PQQ is effective in combating neurodegeneration that can affect the aging brain
Maintaining brain health through the aging process is a top concern these days. Alzheimer's disease is estimated to affect one out of every three senior citizens, and is...
A Computer Model can Predict Prostate Cancer
Using cancer patient data, a computer model that can predict the course of prostate cancer was developed by the researchers of Germany and Denmark.
Skin Scare: Could Your Moisturizer Carry a Cancer Risk?
By Theresa Tamkins THURSDAY, Aug. 14 - A surprising new study suggests that some common moisturizers might speed up the development of skin cancer-at least in laboratory...
Age-Group Differences in the Performance of Selected Tests of Physical...
Background and Purpose: It is not known whether short functional performance tests used in aging research are appropriate for use in healthy older adults. The purpose of this...
Improved Functional Performance in Individuals With Dementia After a...
Background and Purpose: Individuals with dementia experience difficulties across cognitive and functional domains. Nonpharmacological interventions aimed at reducing disability...
All men suspected of having prostate cancer should get £315 MRI tests, says...
Studies published over the past two years have suggested thousands of lives could be saved if all men were given MRI scans as soon as suspicions are raised.
Fucoidan, found in brown algae, found to prevent the progression of...
A study conducted by researchers from Kyung Hee University, Korea Food Research Institute, and Academy Sciences of Uzbekistan has revealed that the polysaccharide fucoidan...
Alzheimer's is linked to blood transfusions
A study by UCL found that hormones taken from cadavers caused Alzheimer's-associated clumps to develop in mice within a year. The hormone transfusion was banned in 1985.
Detection of Near Falls Using Wearable Devices: A Systematic Review
Background and Purpose: Falls among older people are a serious health issue. Remote detection of near falls may provide a new way to identify older people at high risk of...