Studies Suggest a Fasting Diet Could Boost Breast Cancer Therapy
University of Southern California via EurekAlert – A USC-led team of scientists has found that a fasting-mimicking diet combined with hormone therapy has the potential to…
What Does Drinking Soy Milk Do to Hormone Levels?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – The vast majority of breast cancers start out hormone-dependent, where estradiol, the primary human estrogen, “plays a crucial role…
Depression Is Prevalent During Menopause, Confirms Study
The North American Menopause Society via News-Medical Net – Depression has been shown to be prevalent during menopause, affecting as many as 70% of women transitioning into…
New Study Finds that Menopause Increases Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) via EurekAlert – Researchers suggest that lifestyle interventions can be effective in helping women with metabolic syndrome prevent diabetes and heart…
Reduce Breast Cancer Risk Today With This Simple Activity
Lori Clarkson via NaturalHealth365 – One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. alone, that’s 12% of the female population. Apart from…
Natural Help for Hot Flashes
Dr. Don Colbert – This time of year, almost everyone’s hot. But for some women, the hot flashes and night sweats associated with perimenopause and…
3 Ways to Avoid Cognitive Decline Post-Retirement
Damon Hines via NaturalHealth365 – Ah, retirement. It’s something that we all look forward to. Endless rounds of golf, a never-ending weekend, the freedom to do what…
Vanilla Oil Helps Balance Hormones, Reduce Inflammation & Prevent Cancer
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Vanilla extract is widely used in both commercial and domestic baking, perfume manufacturing and aromatherapy, but many people don’t…
Is a Hormonal Imbalance Making You Moody, Anxious, and Overweight?
Dr. Caroline Leaf – The hormonal problem and solution with Dr. Anna Cabeca, OB-GYN and hormone expert: We all know that our hormones are important, but…
Why Are Depression, Anxiety, and Alzheimer’s More Common in Women?
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Science is science, right? Unfortunately, this is not always the case, especially when it comes to women’s health. Our understanding of the…
Israeli Algorithm Learns to Predict Gestational Diabetes
Naama Barak via Israel21c – Weizmann Institute scientists discover nine parameters that identify women at a high risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy. Pregnancy is…
Pregnant Women With Very High Blood Pressure Face Greater Heart Disease Risk
Rutgers University via EurekAlert – Women with high blood pressure in their first pregnancy have a greater risk of heart attack or cardiovascular death, according…
Blood Vessels in Women Age Quicker Than Men’s
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD via News-Medical Net – A new study shows that blood vessels, including large and small arteries, in women, age much faster…
Severe Pregnancy-Related Depression May Be Rooted in Inflammation
Van Andel Research Institute via EurekAlert – Many questions remain about the mechanisms that control blood pressure, particularly in relation to hypertension. Among the factors…
Women’s Health: Embarrassing Symptoms Prevent Relief of Treatable Conditions
Houston Methodist via Newswise – Nearly 25% of women live with treatable conditions known as pelvic floor disorders, but there is one main reason why…