Many women approaching menopause are concerned about the safety of hormone therapy. That’s because in 2002, researchers reported that hormone replacement therapy — or HRT — was related to increased risk of breast cancer. However, experts now report that hormone therapy in early menopause is safe and beneficial.
As life expectancy increases worldwide, more people are living with dementia. Even though the age-specific rate of dementia is falling in some high-income countries, the overall number of cases is still rising. This highlights the need for effective prevention strategies. The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care recently updated its findings, revealing 14 modifiable risk factors that can help reduce dementia cases. Their latest report emphasizes that targeting 14 risk factors can cut dementia cases by nearly half.
Low back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide — especially older women. While the causes of low back pain can be varied, new research suggests that estrogen may play a role in its development and severity. A recent review published in Bone Research reported that estrogen receptors are present in the intervertebral discs and facet joints. These two key areas of the spine are often affected by low back pain. This suggests that estrogen may have a direct impact on the health of these tissues.
Did you know that women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than men? In fact, about two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases in the U.S. affect women. One key factor that might help explain this disparity is the connection between sleep disruptions, Alzheimer’s disease, and sex differences. As a recent study shows, it’s becoming clear that sleep problems, especially during and after menopause, may play a significant role in women’s increased risk for Alzheimer’s.
A recent study has uncovered a concerning link between early menopause and an increased risk of respiratory-related deaths. Importantly, the research also highlights the potential
People with diabetes may soon have a convenient new way to take insulin, thanks to groundbreaking research. Scientists are developing ways to take insulin orally
In an age when smartphones are part of our daily lives, their potential for revolutionizing healthcare continues to expand. For example, a recent study published
Two years ago, the Parsemus Foundation partnered with NEXT Life Sciences to prepare Vasalgel — the non-hormonal, long-lasting, and reversible male contraceptive — for human
The IRONMAN randomized clinical trial reported that treatment with intravenous iron for individuals with heart failure and iron deficiency resulted in a lower risk of
Early detection and treatment are important to fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Three recent studies offer promising developments in identifying, preventing and potentially treating Alzheimer’s. Blood tests
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