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29 Jun 2023

Researchers Find Neurons Linked To Chronic Stress

The neurons, which have been mapped using a variety of cutting-edge methods, also include estrogen receptors, which may help to explain why women are generally more sensitive to stress than males.

17 Oct 2022

Nicotine dose in one cigarette blocks estrogen production in women's brains

The amount of nicotine in one cigarette inhibits women`s brains from producing estrogen. This may explain a variety of behavioural differences in smokers, including the reason why women have a higher resistance to quitting than males. The ECNP Congress in Vienna will mark the debut of this work.

26 Dec 2018

Breast cancer drug linked to brain malfunction

letrozole is a drug used to prevent breast cancer recurrence by interfering with the production of estrogens.

16 Jul 2018

Higher BMI associated with lower breast cancer risk

Multiple factors could be contributing to the link between higher BMI and lower breast cancer risk in younger women, such as differences in hormones, including estrogen, growth factors, or breast density.

18 Nov 2016

Having last baby after 35 makes women sharper in old age

An outpouring of estrogen and progesterone, especially in later life, appears to be beneficial, Karim noted.

11 Oct 2016

Are home remedies to estrogen therapy safe?

Phytoestrogens are compounds from plants that are similar in structure to estrogen and are found in a variety of foods, especially soy.

06 Aug 2016

Watch out for these signs of high testosterone in women!

Though most people think testosterone is 'masculine hormone', but the fact is that ovaries produce both estrogen and testosterone.

fatty liver disease

03 Jul 2016

Fatty liver disease not detected in post-menopausal women

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) considered a cardiovascular disease risk factor, is often not detected in post-menopausal women, a recent study has revealed.

01 Feb 2016

Eating soy may help women undergoing IVF

Researchers wanted to examine further this association between BPA exposure and IVF success, and what part diet may play in a link between the two.

16 Dec 2015

High testosterone levels in women up uterine fibroid risk

Women who have high levels of both testosterone and estrogen in midlife may face a greater risk of developing benign tumours on the uterus called uterine fibroids than women with low levels of the hormones, reveals a new study.

Hormone supplements

01 Dec 2015

Hormone supplements with estrogen linked to breast cancer

A new study has found that female who use hormone supplements with estrogen and progestin are at an increased risk of estrogen receptor positive breast cancer risk.

30 Nov 2015

New sensor detects low levels of female hormone

The sensor, developed by the researchers from Victoria University of Wellington, has a simple design and gives real-time readings.

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