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Testosterone Patch Restores Libido in Postmenopausal Women
But, the male hormone therapy may cause unwanted hair growth, study finds

Excess Weight Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Risk
Exercising 30 to 60 minutes a day may offer needed protection, experts say

Vigorous Exercise Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk
But benefits only apply to normal-weight women, study says

Hot Flashes, Night Sweats a Good Sign for Breast Cancer Patients
Symptoms correlated with lower recurrence rates, study finds

High Fructose Diet Inhibits Appetite Hormone
Sugary fare led to leptin resistance in rats that boosted obesity risk, study says

Hormones May Be to Blame for Women’s Cavity Rates
Reproductive pressures, dietary preferences all contribute, anthropologist suggests

Thyroid Problems Boost Glaucoma Risk
Trouble with the gland means 38% greater vision threat, study suggests

Low Thyroid Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk
Researchers pinpoint what level signals danger

’Healthy Fat’ Chemical Aids Body’s Metabolism
Mouse study uncovers new class of hormones that could reverse obesity-related disease

Serotonin Transporter Levels May Explain Winter Blues
More of brain chemical removed in fall and winter, when there's less sunlight, study finds