Case Western Reserve University researchers have identified a mechanism in brain tissue that may explain why women are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease—a finding that they say could help lead to new medicines to treat the disease.
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Why Women May Be More Susceptible To Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted on 14 November 2022.
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Breast Cancer Screening: Understanding Risk & Age
Posted on 04 October 2022.
Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States and will result in an estimated 43,250 deaths in the nation this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Women Already Live Longer: They Can Live Better With Improved Diet
Posted on 27 August 2022.
Women tend to live longer than men but typically have higher rates of illness. Now, new research suggests these higher rates of illness can be improved by a better diet.
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Sedentary Lifestyle Can Lead To Nighttime Hot Flashes
Posted on 07 May 2022.
Hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms of the menopause transition, not only interfere with a woman’s quality of life, but are also associated with an array of health problems.
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Social Isolation, Loneliness Increase Heart Disease Risk In older Women
Posted on 02 February 2022.
During the pandemic, social distancing has been encouraged to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But a new study reveals as much as a 27 percent increase in heart disease risk in postmenopausal women who experience both high levels of social isolation and loneliness.
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Older Adults Rarely Discuss Alcohol Use With Doctors
Posted on 10 August 2021.
Over one quarter of U.S. adults age 65 and older who used alcohol and had a healthcare visit in the past year were not asked about their alcohol use with their healthcare providers.
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