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  • Bionovo gets positive guidance from US FDA on Menerba - pharmabiz.com
    Bionovo gets positive guidance from US FDA on Menerbapharmabiz.comMenerba is a botanically derived drug candidate designed for the safe and effective treatment of vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) associated with menopause. ... […]
  • What's that on my face? - The Hindu
    What's that on my face?The HinduOne of the problems that women face during menopause is the appearance of facial hair. But there are ways to deal with this. Jyotsna had just turned 53. ... […]
  • Bone Drugs May Raise Risk Of Esophageal Cancer - dBTechno
    Sydney Morning HeraldBone Drugs May Raise Risk Of Esophageal CancerdBTechnoAs women age and go through menopause, their bones become weaker than they were when they were younger, making them susceptible to breaks and or fractures. ...Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer riskReutersBone drugs may raise risk of throat cancerThe Associated PressAnti-Os […]
  • Soy may ease sleep problems in older women - Reuters
    ReutersSoy may ease sleep problems in older womenReutersInsomnia is very common in older women, Dr. Helena Hachul of the Universidade Federal de Sao Paolo and her colleagues write in the journal Menopause. ...and more » […]
  • Small changes now, big rewards later - Chicago Tribune
    Small changes now, big rewards laterChicago TribuneMeanwhile, for all women — even those beyond menopause — the report suggests 10 steps to a longer and healthier life. Shun cigarette smoke; stay away from ...and more » […]

Is it Menopause or Heart Disease?

I recently read an interesting article about menopause symptoms turning out to be heart disease.  Apparently the two share a lot of the same signs, such as hot flashes, fatigue and trouble sleeping.  Many women assume that these symptoms are  menopause or just a part of getting older.  These signs shouldn’t be overlooked, even if [...]