In Argentina, 60-yr-old man officially becomes a 'she' just to retire early
While women retire at 60 in Argentina, men have to retire at 65 to get the same pension benefits.
Mar 26, 2018, 21:01 PM IST
Hormone replacement therapy may be a boon for women, says study
Hormone replacement therapy uses female hormones, oestrogen and progesterone, to treat common symptoms of menopause and ageing.
Hormone replacement therapy may increase women's longevity, says study
Having higher levels of calcium is a marker for the buildup of plaque, which increases the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Mar 09, 2017, 19:52 PM IST
Hormone Replacement Therapy effective for early menopause symptoms
According to doctors, POI patients can suffer from loss of libido, infertility, poor concentration and night sweating.
Feb 12, 2017, 10:09 AM IST
Contraceptive pills behind 'dramatic fall in ovarian cancer deaths'
Scientists say deaths from ovarian cancer have fallen worldwide in 10 years (between 2002 and 2012), thanks to use of the contraceptive pill. They say that the trend is likely to continue in the US, European Union (EU) and, though to a smaller degree, in Japan by 2020.
Sep 06, 2016, 12:53 PM IST
Know why obesity ups colorectal cancer risk
The risk of developing colorectal cancer in obese people is about 50 percent greater compared to the risk in lean people, says new research.
Jan 17, 2016, 11:38 AM IST
Natural compound can cut breast cancer risk
A natural compound found in herbs such as parsley and vegetables like celery and broccoli could reduce the breast cancer risk for women who have undegone hormone replacement therapy.
Sep 11, 2015, 15:02 PM IST
