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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 » […]
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Mammograms

Last month I went for my annual mammogram. When I was done have my breasts squashed between those cold metal plates I was left with a feeling that there was something wrong. I went home and forgot all about it. 2 weeks later the mammogram department at Chilliwack Hospital called me to say they need [...]

August 26th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , | Category: My Personal Menopause Journal and Diet | Leave a comment

Calcium… Are you getting enough?

As you enter into peri-menopause, your risk of developing osteoporosis increases. To help lower your risk, be sure and include plenty of calcium rich foods in your diet…and if you feel you’re not getting your daily requirement, consider taking a calcium supplement. You should be getting at least 1200 mg per day. During the winter [...]

April 13th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Menopause and Diet | Leave a comment