Proton Pump Inhibitors Raise Fracture Risk In Older Women

According to an investigation published on bmj.com, hip fractures are 35% more likely to occur in post-menopausal women if they take indigestion medications, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This figure rises to 50% if the women are former or current smokers. Globally, PPIs are one of the most prevalent drugs used, and are often used to treat acid reflex and heartburn…

Resilience in Ecuadorian menopausal women

Why do some find it easier to cope with menopause? We still don't have all the answers but a study of women in Ecuador is a start to learning more.

Low Vitamin D Levels Suffered By 70 Percent Of Europeans

A group of experts has prepared a report on vitamin D supplementation for menopausal women after it was revealed that Europeans have suffered an alarming decrease in their levels of this vitamin. In their opinion, the ideal would be to maintain blood levels above 30 ng/ml. Vitamin D is essential to the immune system and processes such as calcium absorption…

Soy-Based Natural S-equol Supplements Improve Crow's Feet Skin Wrinkles In Menopausal Women

A soy germ-based nutritional supplement containing Natural S-equol significantly improved the appearance of crow’s feet skin wrinkles of the outer corner of the eyes in Japanese menopausal women, suggesting that supplements containing Natural S-equol have potential to slow skin aging, according to data from a controlled pilot study simultaneously published online in the peer-re…

HIV in menopausal women

Women with HIV are living longer thanks to medical breakthoughs. What happens when these women enter menopause?

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