Researchers Find Neurons Linked To Chronic Stress
The neurons, which have been mapped using a variety of cutting-edge methods, also include estrogen receptors, which may help to explain why women are generally more sensitive to stress than males.
Jun 29, 2023, 11:51 AM IST
Study found that Nicotine dose in one cigarette blocks estrogen production in women's brains
A study found that the nicotine present in one cigarette inhibits women`s brains from producing estrogen.
Oct 17, 2022, 12:28 PM IST
Breast cancer drug linked to brain malfunction
letrozole is a drug used to prevent breast cancer recurrence by interfering with the production of estrogens.
Dec 26, 2018, 09:56 AM IST
Higher BMI associated with lower breast cancer risk
Multiple factors could be contributing to the link between higher BMI and lower breast cancer risk in younger women, such as differences in hormones, including estrogen, growth factors, or breast density.
Jun 22, 2018, 12:50 PM IST
Having last baby after 35 makes women sharper in old age
An outpouring of estrogen and progesterone, especially in later life, appears to be beneficial, Karim noted.
Nov 18, 2016, 13:33 PM IST
Are home remedies to estrogen therapy safe?
Phytoestrogens are compounds from plants that are similar in structure to estrogen and are found in a variety of foods, especially soy.
Oct 11, 2016, 10:55 AM IST
Watch out for these signs of high testosterone in women!
Though most people think testosterone is 'masculine hormone', but the fact is that ovaries produce both estrogen and testosterone.
Aug 06, 2016, 23:27 PM IST
Fatty liver disease not detected in post-menopausal women
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) considered a cardiovascular disease risk factor, is often not detected in post-menopausal women, a recent study has revealed.
Jul 03, 2016, 22:17 PM IST
Eating soy may help women undergoing IVF
Researchers wanted to examine further this association between BPA exposure and IVF success, and what part diet may play in a link between the two.
Feb 01, 2016, 10:12 AM IST
High testosterone levels in women up uterine fibroid risk
Women who have high levels of both testosterone and estrogen in midlife may face a greater risk of developing benign tumours on the uterus called uterine fibroids than women with low levels of the hormones, reveals a new study.
Dec 16, 2015, 14:19 PM IST
Hormone supplements with estrogen linked to breast cancer
A new study has found that female who use hormone supplements with estrogen and progestin are at an increased risk of estrogen receptor positive breast cancer risk.
Dec 01, 2015, 15:14 PM IST
New sensor detects low levels of female hormone
The sensor, developed by the researchers from Victoria University of Wellington, has a simple design and gives real-time readings.
Nov 30, 2015, 11:19 AM IST
