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.

Race, ethnicity may influence reproductive life

December 25, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Race and ethnicity may be important factors in women's reproductive lives, from the timing of the first menstrual period to the severity of menopausal symptoms, a new research review finds.

Extra calcium won't cut men's cholesterol levels

December 22, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Calcium supplements won't help men cut cholesterol or trim fat, but they could help those who don't get enough calcium in their diet to keep their blood pressure under control, new research shows.

Antidepressants may have risks after menopause

December 16, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women who take an antidepressant seem to have a small but noteworthy increased risk of stroke and death compared to older women not on an antidepressant medication, a new study shows.

Osteoporosis meds may cut breast cancer risk: study

December 11, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Women who took a commonly used class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates had significantly fewer invasive breast cancers than women not using the bone-strengthening pills, according to a new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI).

Osteoporosis meds may cut breast cancer risk

December 10, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Women who took a commonly used class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates had significantly fewer invasive breast cancers than women not using the bone-strengthening pills, according to a new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI).

Sugar with hugs relieve newborn pain

December 10, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Mary Poppins was right - a spoonful of sugar does help.

Soy compounds may not prevent bone loss

December 9, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Supplements containing soy isoflavones may do little to preserve women's bone mass after menopause.

Hormone replacement therapy tied to mental benefits

December 4, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women who use certain forms of hormone replacement therapy seem to perform better on tests of memory and mental speed than other women do, a new study finds.

Medicaid coverage no barrier to mammography access

December 1, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women on Medicaid have a harder time scheduling a timely appointment for a diagnostic mammogram than women with Medicare coverage, new research shows.

HRT given to protect heart, despite lack of proof

November 26, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with the highest heart disease risk were the most likely to quit taking hormone therapy after it was shown to offer no protection against cardiovascular disease, a new analysis of national data shows.