News tagged with postmenopausal women

Do insomnia and disrupted sleep during menopause increase a woman's risk of heart disease?

Insomnia and other sleep disturbances are common among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women and may increase their risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Evidence that a ...

Health May 09, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Half the recommended exercise can cut risk of serious illness

Doing just half the amount of recommended exercise can be enough to reduce the risk of serious illness, research from the Department for Health have found.

Cardiology May 08, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Teriparatide injections improve pedicle bone quality

(HealthDay)—Daily injection of teriparatide significantly reduces the incidence of pedicle screw (PS) loosening at one year following surgery to correct degenerative spondylolisthesis in osteoporotic postmenopausal ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes May 02, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Pfizer breast cancer drug gets breakthrough label

Pfizer Inc. says its experimental pill for advanced, often deadly breast cancer has been designated as a breakthrough therapy by the Food and Drug Administration.

Cancer Apr 10, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

New approach evaluates effect of physical activity on estrogen metabolism in postmenopausal women

Researchers have generated new insights into the ways in which physical activity affects how much estrogen is broken down and secreted in the urine of postmenopausal women. These findings enhance understanding of the potential ...

Cancer Apr 10, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Estrogen plus progestin use linked with increased breast cancer incidence and mortality

Estrogen plus progestin use is linked with increased breast cancer incidence. In addition, prognosis is similar for both users and nonusers of combined hormone therapy, suggesting that mortality from breast cancer may be ...

Cancer Mar 29, 2013 | not rated yet | 0 |

European Guidance for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

A new Guidance recently published by the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis (ESCEO) and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) reflects the most current advances in the diagnosis and ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mar 21, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

'Healthier hormones' through diet and exercise

Weight loss—by dietary changes alone or combined with physical exercise—has a positive impact on the production of adipose tissue hormones: Adipose tissue produces less leptin but, instead, more adiponectin, which counteracts ...

Health Mar 07, 2013 | 3.5 / 5 (2) | 0 |

US panel sees risk in long-used osteoporosis drug

A panel of U.S. government health experts says a long-established bone strengthening drug should no longer be used by women because there is little evidence it works and it may actually increase the risk of cancer.

Medications Mar 05, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Postmenopausal women who smoked are more likely to lose teeth due to periodontal disease

Postmenopausal women who have smoked are at much higher risk of losing their teeth than women who never smoked, according to a new study published and featured on the cover of the Journal of the American Dental Association by res ...

Dentistry Mar 01, 2013 | not rated yet | 0 |

FDA approves drug for older women experiencing painful sex

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug to treat postmenopausal women who experience pain during sex, the agency announced Tuesday.

Medications Feb 26, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

USPSTF: Vitamin D, calcium supplements don't prevent fx

(HealthDay)—For non-institutionalized postmenopausal women, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against daily supplementation with ≤400 IU of vitamin D3 and ≤1,000 mg of calcium for primary prevention of fractures, and a lack of e ...

Health Feb 26, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

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