Using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat the symptoms associated with menopause increases the risk of developing the two most common forms of ovarian cancer even when used for only a few years, says a new meta-analysis published in the journal The Lancet. Hormone replacement therapy, or menopausal hormone therapy, can relieve these symptoms of […] More
The increased health risks associated with smoking are well-documented. Now a new study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania as published in the journal Menopause indicates that smoking causes menopause up to nine years earlier in white women with specific genetic variations. Previous research has demonstrated that smoking accelerates menopause by one to two […] More
Women who consume sugary drinks after menopause increase their risk of developing type I endometrial cancer by 78 percent, says a new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, & Prevention. The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has been previously linked to an increased risk of obesity and type II diabetes. Researchers at the University […] More
