Herbal supplements may relieve menopause symptoms
Herbal supplements may relieve menopause symptoms German researchers have found a combination of black cohosh and St. Johnís wort significantly reduces…
Low-fat diet wards off postmenopausal weight gain
Low-fat diet wards off postmenopausal weight gain A study of more than 48,000 postmenopausal women has found that a low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables…
Soy isoflavones no benefit to post menopausal women
Soy isoflavones no benefit to post menopausal women Soy supplements that contain isoflavones do not seem to help lower cholesterol, boost bone density and…
Plant isoflavones may slow menopausal bone loss
Plant isoflavones may slow menopausal bone loss Adding to evidence of the potential benefits of plant estrogens, a new study suggests that isoflavone…
Red clover does not relieve hot flashes
Red clover does not relieve hot flashes Red clover extract, advertised as an alternative to hormone therapy, offered menopausal women no more relief from hot…
Plant estrogens don't ease hot flashes in breast cancer survivors
Plant estrogens don't ease hot flashes in breast cancer survivors Breast cancer survivors often look to herbal remedies that contain plan estrogens to ease…
Hormone replacement therapy does not protect the heart
Hormone replacement therapy does not protect the heart The belief that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) protects women against coronary heart disease was…
Alcohol and HRT may increase breast cancer risk
Alcohol and HRT may increase breast cancer risk Previous research has suggested that postmenopausal women who either drink alcohol or use hormone replacement…
New guidelines about HRT use urge tailored menopause care
New guidelines about HRT use urge tailored menopause care Women considering taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat symptoms of menopause must…