Health News Archives

HRT Users Who Get Breast Cancer Less Likely to Die
They tend to get type of tumors that have better prognosis, study finds

Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation

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

Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds

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

Timing, Dosage of HRT Affect Chances of Heart Trouble
Large study found younger women taking it for a longer time did have higher risk

Estrogen Cream No Match for Sun-Damaged Skin
Study of seniors finds it only boosts collagen in skin that has never been exposed