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Doctor to the stars disciplined over use of controversial menopause therapy

In a conversation with Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson, the Duchess of York, that aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network, Dr. Prudence Hall said age isn't what determines health and vitality.

12 Sep 2018

Researchers untangle mysteries of 'evil' protein in ER-positive breast cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, striking 1 out of 8 women. About 80 percent of all breast cancers are estrogen receptor-positive, in which cancer growth is fueled by estrogen.

12 Sep 2018

USC scientists develop new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors

A research team led by USC scientists has developed a new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors, a potentially life-saving breakthrough that could lead to better treatment for millions of women.

6 Sep 2018

New guidelines for evaluation and treatment of perimenopausal depression

It is well-recognized that women are at increased risk of depression during postpartum when hormone levels are changing, but the risk of depression associated with perimenopause -- the time right before menopause when female hormones are in decline -- remains under-recognized and clinical recommendations on how to diagnose and treat this kind of depression in women have been lacking until now.

5 Sep 2018

Study finds new clues to understand relapse in breast cancer

A large genomic analysis has linked certain DNA mutations to a high risk of relapse in estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, while other mutations were associated with better outcomes, according to researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, the Baylor College of Medicine and the University of British Columbia.

4 Sep 2018

Report highlights need to examine, address how migraine differs between women and men

To decrease the substantial health and economic burden of migraine on individuals and society, researchers need to examine and address how the disease differs between women and men, according to a report from the Society for Women's Health Research published in the August issue of the Journal of Women's Health.

30 Aug 2018

Researchers identify genes responsible for inherited breast cancer in Nigerian women

For the first time, DNA contributed by Sub-Saharan African women has been thoroughly evaluated with innovative genomics technology in an effort to understand the genetic bases for breast cancer in African populations.

22 Aug 2018

Study compares survival outcomes in rural and urban cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials

When enrolled in a cancer clinical trial, the differences in survival rates between rural and urban patients are significantly reduced, SWOG study results show.

17 Aug 2018

Study reveals how immune cells in the brain influence sexual behavior

Researchers have found a surprising new explanation of how young brains are shaped for sexual behavior later in life.

14 Aug 2018

New study explains why women get more migraines than men

Research published today reveals a potential mechanism for migraine causation which could explain why women get more migraines than men.

14 Aug 2018

Scientists unravel the mystery behind ovarian cancer with high-grade serous carcinoma

More than two-thirds of women with ovarian cancer have high-grade serous carcinoma. Up to 90 percent of HGSCs are not detected until they are beyond the ovaries or fallopian tubes, at which point it may not be possible to fully remove the tumor.

14 Aug 2018

Oxidative Stress Hampers Blood Vessel Dilation in Men

Higher levels of oxidative stress in males results in lower levels of cofactor BH needed to make the powerful blood vessel dilator nitric oxide.

13 Aug 2018

FDA approves first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for one year

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system), which is a combined hormonal contraceptive for women of reproductive age used to prevent pregnancy and is the first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for an entire year.

10 Aug 2018

Estrogen may protect against heart failure-related depression

Estrogen may protect against heart failure-related depression by preventing the production of inflammation-causing chemicals in the brain. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology.

9 Aug 2018

Offspring fed with low-protein diet during pregnancy more likely to develop prostate cancer

The offspring of females fed a low-protein diet during pregnancy and lactation are significantly more likely to develop prostate cancer as they age.

7 Aug 2018

Researchers use PET tracer to identify ER expression differences in metastatic breast cancer patients

In metastatic breast cancer, prognosis and treatment is largely influenced by estrogen receptor expression of the metastases.

7 Aug 2018

UW-Madison researcher explores how female fertility is affected by development of the ovary in mice

When Joan Jorgensen was an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, her roommate confided that she had just one period before going through menopause in high school.

3 Aug 2018

Transgender individuals may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease

Transgender individuals may be at higher risk for myocardial infarction and death due to cardiovascular disease, according to several studies.

3 Aug 2018

Red meat - which to choose and how much to eat?

Nutrition advisers agree about red meat being rich sources of iron, zinc, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins especially B12 and suggest that these are good for the health of heart as well as the brain.

2 Aug 2018

Alzheimer’s disease greater in females, researchers speculate

This week, at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Chicago, a group of researchers presented reserch findings on the gender differences in Alzheimer’s causation. They speculated that women might be getting Alzheimer’s and dementia more commonly than men and the reason behind this has not been clearly understood. Estrogen or the female hormone could be the key, the researchers state.

23 Jul 2018

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Latest Estrogen News and Research

Doctor to the stars disciplined over use of controversial menopause therapy

Researchers untangle mysteries of 'evil' protein in ER-positive breast cancer

USC scientists develop new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors

New guidelines for evaluation and treatment of perimenopausal depression

Study finds new clues to understand relapse in breast cancer

Report highlights need to examine, address how migraine differs between women and men

Researchers identify genes responsible for inherited breast cancer in Nigerian women

Study compares survival outcomes in rural and urban cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials

Study reveals how immune cells in the brain influence sexual behavior

New study explains why women get more migraines than men

Scientists unravel the mystery behind ovarian cancer with high-grade serous carcinoma

Oxidative Stress Hampers Blood Vessel Dilation in Men

FDA approves first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for one year

Estrogen may protect against heart failure-related depression

Offspring fed with low-protein diet during pregnancy more likely to develop prostate cancer

Researchers use PET tracer to identify ER expression differences in metastatic breast cancer patients

UW-Madison researcher explores how female fertility is affected by development of the ovary in mice

Transgender individuals may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease

Red meat - which to choose and how much to eat?

Alzheimer’s disease greater in females, researchers speculate

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