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HRT: A Boost for Libido, But Not Memory
Study of younger menopausal women found no difference in cognition between hormones and placebo

Most Women Unaware of Hormone Replacement Study
Only 29% recall trial that cast doubt on supplemental estrogen's safety, study finds

Flaxseed May Relieve Hot Flashes
Small Mayo Clinic pilot study shows 50% reduction over 6 weeks

Bone Tests Cost-Effective for Elderly Men
Younger men with prior fracture could also benefit, study finds

New Study Reaffirms HRT Link to Breast Cancer Rate Decline
Doctors again advise to use the therapy only as needed and for as short as possible

Another Study Sees Heart Risks in Hormone Replacement Therapy
But treatment can offer relief from menopausal symptoms for younger women, researchers say

Reevaluating Hormone Replacement Therapy
Researchers have gained valuable insights since Women's Health Initiative was halted in 2002

Antidepressants Linked to Bone Loss
2 studies turn up similar results in both women and men

Study to Assess Hormone Therapy Before Menopause
Research will focus on estrogen's impact on women's cognition

Estrogen May Lower Younger Women's Heart Risk
Findings differ from prior HRT study involving those over 60

More Proof That Breast Cancer Rates Are Declining
Drop in HRT use may be one of several factors, study says

Certain Painkillers May Negate Heart Benefits of HRT
Some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers are focus of new study

Lifestyle Changes Help Older Women's Hearts After HRT
Exercise, better diet cuts cardiovascular risks, study finds

New Study Stresses Mammogram's Importance in Breast Cancer Decline
Analysis shows effect of screening mammography

Hormone Therapy May Protect Against Alzheimer's
But it only helped women younger than 65, preliminary study found

Decline in HRT Use Linked to Drop in Breast Cancer
Rates of disease fell nearly 9 percent after U.S. study found hormones caused health problems; U.K. study shows HRT use fueled ovarian cancer

Hormone Therapy Doesn't Boost Heart Attack Risk in Younger Women: Study
But it can still increase stroke and breast cancer risk, researchers add

EKG Predicts Heart Risk in Postmenopausal Women
Even minor abnormalities can signal future trouble, study finds

Experts Offer Free Back Pain Advice Feb. 15
Hotline focuses on preventing, easing pain in middle age

Boning Up on Dietary Calcium
Here's how to get it and its nutrition 'partner,' vitamin D


Health Tips and Related Articles

Health Tip: Living With Osteoporosis
Prevent more bone loss

Health Tip: Getting a Bone Density Test
Can measure your risks of osteoporosis and bones fractures

Health Tip: The Importance of Calcium
It's crucial to get enough at a young age

Health Tip: Prevent Osteoporosis
Start taking care of your bones


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