Single Diet Modification May Improve Metabolic Syndrome
A diet that focused on one change worked about as well as a more complex American Heart Association-compliant diet for weight loss and improved health. Medscape Medical News …read more
‘Puzzle’: 35% of High-Risk Mastectomy Patients Get No RT
A lot of women with locally advanced breast cancers do not receive the recommended radiation therapy (RT). Medscape Medical News …read more
Moderate Frequent Activity Best for CV Gains in Women: UK Study
But the risk curve was U-shaped in the cohort of >1 million women; engaging in walking, gardening, or even housework daily wasn’t more beneficial than a frequency of 2 to 3 days per week. Heartwire …read more
Discovery of ovarian cancer target paves way for new treatment strategy
Researchers have discovered a therapeutic target for ovarian clear cell carcinoma, a subtype of ovarian cancer – an aggressive disease with very few effective treatments available. …read more
Menopausal Symptoms May Last 7 or More Years
Frequent vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause lasted longer than thought, especially among blacks. Medscape Medical News …read more
Eating disorders linked with financial difficulties in female students
Experiencing financial difficulties at university may increase the risk of female students developing an eating disorder, according to new research from the University of Southampton and Solent NHS… …read more
Hot flashes, night sweats ‘last for at least 7 years during menopause’
Up to 75% of women going through menopause experience hot flashes and night sweats. Now, a new study finds many women may experience these symptoms frequently for at least 7 years. …read more