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Deer antlers inspire a new theory on osteoporosis
The loss of manganese could mean that calcium does not stick to bones and could cause osteoporosis. This is the new theory put forward after studying deer antlers. The hypothesis…
Agent shows ability to suppress brain metastasis and related damage
Brain metastasis remains an unconquered challenge in cancer treatment. Pigment epithelium-derived factor suppressed brain damage. Agent is already being studied for macular degeneration. Reference: ScienceDaily: Women’s Health News
Antiestrogen therapy may decrease risk for melanoma
Women with breast cancer who take antiestrogen supplements may be decreasing their risk for melanoma, according to a new study. Reference: ScienceDaily: Women’s Health News
Ten gynecologic cancer symptoms women shouldn’t ignore
Pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding aren’t the only signs of gynecologic cancer. Researchers share other symptoms that often are overlooked. Reference: ScienceDaily: Women’s Health News
Moderate red wine drinking may help cut women’s breast cancer risk, study suggests
Drinking red wine in moderation may reduce one of the risk factors for breast cancer, providing a natural weapon to combat a major cause of death among U.S. women, new…
Exercise in a pill may protect against extreme heat sensitivity
A newly identified molecule may reduce the threat of heat-induced death in people with a genetic sensitivity to the ill effects of high temperatures. Reference: ScienceDaily: Women’s Health News
Most parents who get tested for breast cancer genes share results with their children
A new study has found that when parents get tested for breast cancer genes, many of them share their results with their children, even with those who are very young….
Estrogen-targeting drug combo may help prevent lung cancer
A combination of drugs that target estrogen production significantly reduced the number of tobacco carcinogen-induced lung tumors in mice, according to results from a preclinical study. Reference: ScienceDaily: Women’s Health…
70 percent of Europeans suffer from low vitamin D levels, experts say
A group of experts has prepared a report on vitamin D supplementation for menopausal women after it was revealed that Europeans have suffered an alarming decrease in their levels of…
Parabens in breast tissue not limited to women who have used underarm products
New research into the potential link between parabens and breast cancer has found traces of the chemicals in breast tissue samples from all of the women in the study. Parabens…