Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides information which adds to existing data that various hormone therapy (HT) regimens may contribute to or protect against the deposition of heart fat and CVD risk. Heart fat is associated with coronary arterial disease...
Does Occupational UVR Exposure Protect Women Against Breast Cancer?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that occupational UVR exposure may only slightly diminish the risk of breast cancer after the age of fifty. Previous epidemiological studies have indicated that solar ultraviolet B radiation (UVR) may have a protective...
Silybum marianum Attenuates Menopausal Hot Flashes
Written by Dr. Halima Phelps, DC, ND. This study demonstrated that Silybum marianum (milk thistle) significantly decreased the frequency and severity of hot flashes in the participating postmenopausal women. ...
Oral Magnesium for Leg Cramps in Pregnancy
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Oral magnesium supplementation of 300mg daily during pregnancy did not reduce the occurrence and frequency of leg cramps episodes. Leg cramps are a painful muscle contraction that typically occurs in the calf muscle at night 1,2. An...
Effect of Kudzu Flower and Mandarin Peel on Hot Flashes and Bone Markers in Menopausal Women
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a combination of kudzu flower and mandarin peel (KM) consumption may improve the symptoms associated with menopause. Approximately 80% of menopausal women experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS), commonly known as hot...
Evening Primrose Oil for Psychological Symptoms of Menopause
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study found evening primrose oil to be safe and effective for treating the psychological symptoms associated with menopause in women. An estimated 1.3 million women in the United States enter menopause each year. Menopause is...
A Probiotic and Cranberry Combination Prevents Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A combination of cranberry and probiotics safely and effectively prevented recurrent urinary tract infections in premenopausal women. Studies have shown an association between our microbiome and the treatment and prevention of disease, most...
Black Cohosh Extract Helps Improve Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Postmenopausal women who supplemented with black cohosh had significantly improved flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery. After the onset of menopause, the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) becomes about...
Plasma Vitamin D Metabolites and Binding Protein Predict Preeclampsia in Diabetic Women
Written by Angeline De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that in the late second trimester of pregnancy, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25(OH)2D) and the 1,25(OH)2D/ VDBP (vitamin D binding protein) ratio were good predictors of preeclampsia (PE), in women with type 1...
Migraine Associated with Increased Risk of Dementia in Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that a history of migraines increases the risk of dementia in women, particularly in women who are sixty years of age or older. Migraine affects millions of individuals worldwide, the prevalence rate...
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