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…

Genes and timing of menopause

Researchers have 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.

Breast Cancer Patients Mustn't Ignore Heart Disease Risk

New research shows large numbers of older women diagnosed with breast cancer died from something other than the cancer, with heart and circulatory disease being the leading cause of death…

Hysterectomy Including Ovary Removal Lowers Ovarian Cancer Risk – Does Not Raise Other Risks

A woman who has a hysterectomy which includes the removal of the ovaries has a reduced risk of developing ovarian cancer, and no higher risk of developing other types of cancer, heart disease or hip fractures, researchers from the University of California at San Francisco revealed in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. Dr…

Genetic Risk Score Associated With Breast Cancer Risk; Predictive Of Type Of Disease

Women with higher risk scores that consisted of having certain genetic variants most strongly linked to breast cancer had an associated higher risk of breast cancer, with these scores also highly predictive of estrogen receptor-positive disease, according to a study in the July 28 issue of JAMA…

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