Ontario Women Live Longer But Don't Prosper: Study

While Ontario women live longer than men, a majority are more likely to suffer from disability and chronic conditions, according to a new women’s health study by St. Michael’s Hospital researcher Dr. Arlene Bierman. What’s more, low-income women have more chronic conditions, greater disability and a shorter life expectancy than women in high-income groups.

What Is Menopause? What Are The Symptoms Of Menopause?

The menopause marks the time in a woman’s life when her menstruation stops and she is no longer fertile (able to become pregnant). In the UK the average age for the menopause is 52 (National Health Service), while in the USA it is 51 (National Institute of Aging). About one fifth of women in India experience menopause before the age of 41, a study found.

Varying Reductions In Breast Cancer Suggest Hormone Therapy To Blame

The recent decline in invasive breast cancer in the US was significantly less pronounced in the poor and those who live in rural areas. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Medicine suggest this may be due to varying reductions in the numbers of women taking hormone therapy (HT). Christina Clarke, Ph.D.

Male Menopause Symptoms & Treatments : Male Menopause Tips

Get a summary of male menopause topics and resources for more information on andropause withexpert medical advice from a trained doctor and scientist in this free online health care video clip. Expert: Dr. Susan Jewell Bio: Dr. Susan Jewell is a trained doctor and scientist in clinical research medicine, as well as a stem cell scientist in oncology and AIDS/HIV. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

Study Offers Closer Look At 'Broken Heart Syndrome'

“Broken heart syndrome” is still a mystery to many in the medical community, but new data from researchers at The Miriam Hospital may shed some light on the clinical characteristics and outcomes of this relatively rare, life-threatening condition. Researchers created a registry of 70 patients with the syndrome, known medically as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, who were diagnosed between July 2004 and April 2008.

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