Radiation dose less with digital mammograms

January 21, 2010 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Newer digital mammograms may deliver significantly lower radiation doses than conventional film mammograms, especially for women with larger and denser breasts, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

St. John's wort may cool hot flashes

January 15, 2010 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The popular herbal remedy St. John's wort may help ease menopausal hot flashes, a small study suggests.

Tea may prevent endometrial cancer, but needs study

January 8, 2010 — TORONTO (Reuters Health) - Tea may protect against endometrial cancer, but more research is needed before it's clear if the antioxidant-rich beverage offers a real benefit, a recent analysis found.

Hormone replacement won't prevent physical decline

January 5, 2010 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite some hopeful hints from earlier research, a new study finds that older women on hormone replacement therapy may not gain any protection from disability as they age.

Placebo beats black cohosh for hot flashes

December 28, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Black cohosh and red clover are widely promoted as helping to ease menopausal and aging-related symptoms, but a rigorously performed study has found they are no better than placebo for treating hot flashes and night sweats.