Archive for July 17th, 2006

Ultra Low-Dose Estrogen Shown Safe for Post-Menopausal Women

Monday, July 17th, 2006

By: UCSF 
A study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center has shown that extremely low doses of estrogen had no ill effects

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Scientists Unravel Breast Cancer Risk Gene Mystery

Monday, July 17th, 2006

By: Cancer Research UK
The risk of developing breast cancer is doubled in women who inherit a damaged version of a gene called ATM, according to

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The Aging-Clock Connection

Monday, July 17th, 2006

By: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 
In the July 15th issue of G&D, Dr. Marina Antoch and colleagues (The Lerner Research Institute) establish a link between the innate biological clock - known as the circadian clock - and aging.

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Diets Rich in Protein, Good Fat, Lower in Carbs Linked to Better Heart Health

Monday, July 17th, 2006

By: Newswise
A healthy diet that replaces some carbohydrates with either protein or monounsaturated fat can substantially reduce blood

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Balancing Act: Easy Ways to Improve Your Stability and Strength

Monday, July 17th, 2006

Can you stand on one foot for 30 seconds without falling? Or walk heel-to-toe with your eyes closed?

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Las Vegas Tops National Dry Eye Hot Spots List: First Rankings Based on Factors That Contribute to Eye Condition That Plagues More Than 20 Million Americans1

Monday, July 17th, 2006

National Women’s Health Resource Center Declares July as Dry Eye Awareness Month

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Back-to-School Stress Can Trigger Acne Problems

Monday, July 17th, 2006

By: Baylor College of Medicine 
For teens, getting rid of embarrassing acne can be just as time consuming as picking out an outfit for the first day of school.

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Women leading the response in their communities to HIV and AIDS

Monday, July 17th, 2006

This publication, from the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA), provides powerful stories of a range of women who are actively engaged in the response to HIV and AIDS.

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New Fix for UV-Damaged Skin in Arthritis Treatment

Monday, July 17th, 2006

By: Manning Selvage & Lee 
For many women, accumulated sun exposure has already permanently damaged their skin cells, causing them to

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New Genetic Test To Spotlight Heightened Bowel Cancer Risk

Monday, July 17th, 2006

By: Cancer Research UK 
Cancer Research UK scientists have devised a new means to identify groups of people genetically more at risk from bowel cancer.

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