Association Of Alcohol With Risk Of Breast Cancer: New Analysis From The Nurses' Health Study

A well-done analysis by Chen WY et al, published in JAMA assesses the association of moderate alcohol consumption during adult life, drinking patterns, and breast cancer risk. The authors use prospectively collected data from the 105,986 women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study followed up from 1980 until 2008 with an early adult alcohol assessment and 8 follow ups…

The Genome And The Timing Of Menopause

An international team of researchers has discovered 13 new regions of the genome associated with the timing of menopause. These genes shed light on the biological pathways involved in reproductive lifespan and will provide insights into conditions connected to menopause, such as breast cancer and heart disease…

Association Of Alcohol With Risk Of Breast Cancer: New Analysis From The Nurses' Health Study

A well-done analysis by Chen WY et al, published in JAMA assesses the association of moderate alcohol consumption during adult life, drinking patterns, and breast cancer risk. The authors use prospectively collected data from the 105,986 women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study followed up from 1980 until 2008 with an early adult alcohol assessment and 8 follow ups…

Association Of Alcohol With Risk Of Breast Cancer: New Analysis From The Nurses' Health Study

A well-done analysis by Chen WY et al, published in JAMA assesses the association of moderate alcohol consumption during adult life, drinking patterns, and breast cancer risk. The authors use prospectively collected data from the 105,986 women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study followed up from 1980 until 2008 with an early adult alcohol assessment and 8 follow ups…

Study Finds Genetic Links To Onset Of Menopause

Researchers have discovered 13 genetic locations that affect the age of onset of menopause, shedding light on the biological pathways involved in reproductive lifespans and providing new insight into conditions connected to menopause, such as breast cancer and heart disease. Menopause — the cessation of reproductive function of the ovaries — is a major hormonal change that affects most women …

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