Tag: women’s health
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Clare Councillors Push to Start Breast Cancer Screening at 40 and Include Men in Awareness Drive
Clare calls to start breast cancer screening at age 40 and to include men in awareness efforts Clare County Council is urging a policy shift that would see BreastCheck screening begin at age 40 for women and an educational drive that also informs men about breast cancer and self-check procedures. The move aligns with European…
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Ireland study suggests HRT after menopause may lower dementia risk for women
New Irish findings connect lifetime oestrogen exposure and dementia risk A new study from Ireland suggests that women who maintain higher exposure to oestrogen across their lives—and those who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause—may face a lower risk of developing dementia. Led by Dr Emer McGrath, an associate professor of medicine at the…
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Women and Menopause: Could HRT After Menopause Lower Dementia Risk, Irish Study Suggests
New insights on estrogen, cognition, and dementia risk Autsome women’s health research in Ireland is shedding light on how lifetime exposure to oestrogen might influence brain aging. An Irish study from the University of Galway, led by Dr. Emer McGrath, analyzed reproductive and hormonal factors across a woman’s life to uncover connections with cognitive outcomes…
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HRT After Menopause Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Irish Study
Overview A new Irish study suggests that women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause may have a reduced risk of developing dementia. The research, led by University of Galway associate professor Dr. Emer McGrath, examined how lifetime exposure to oestrogen from various sources could influence brain aging and cognitive function. What the study…
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Decoding Chemo Brain: New Clues About How Cancer Treatment Affects the Brain
Understanding Chemo Brain: Beyond Cancer Elimination Cancer is a daunting diagnosis, but many patients face an additional challenge after treatment ends: a phenomenon commonly known as chemo brain or brain fog. This mix of cognitive issues—memory lapses, finding the right word, and trouble concentrating—affects up to three-quarters of cancer patients in some studies. For many,…
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Decoding Secrets Of ‘Chemo Brain’: Lymphatics, Brain Fog, and the Path Forward
Understanding Chemo Brain: A Hidden Challenge for Cancer Survivors Cancer treatment often focuses on eradicating malignant cells, but many patients face a persistent, less-visible consequence: chemo brain, also known as brain fog. This collection of cognitive symptoms includes memory lapses, trouble finding words, and difficulties concentrating. Studies suggest as many as three in four cancer…
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Menorexia: Early Signs and Health Risks of Menstrual Suppression
What is Menorexia and Why It Matters Doctors are warning about a health concern called menorexia, a descriptive term used when extreme dieting or disordered eating leads to the cessation of menstrual periods. While not a formal diagnosis in manuals like the DSM-5, menorexia signals a serious risk to hormonal balance, bone health, metabolism, and…
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Menorexia Alert: What It Is, Early Signs, and Why It Matters for Women’s Health
What is Menorexia and Why It Matters Doctors are sounding the alarm about menorexia, a term used to describe the loss of menstrual periods caused by extreme dieting or disordered eating. While not yet a formal medical diagnosis, menorexia reflects a serious health hazard: when the body is starved or under relentless dieting, reproductive hormones…
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Menorexia: Understanding the Silent Barrier to Menstrual Health and its Early Signs
What is Menorexia? Menorexia is a descriptive term used by healthcare professionals to describe a condition in which intense dieting or disordered eating leads to the suppression or cessation of menstrual periods. While not an official medical diagnosis in diagnostic manuals like DSM-5, it signals a serious health hazard rooted in undernutrition and hormonal disruption.…
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Soft Drinks Linked to Depression: Gut Microbiome Changes May Elevate Risk, Study Finds
New findings connect everyday soft drinks with depression via gut bacteria Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health. A German study suggests that even moderate soda consumption could alter gut microbes in ways that heighten the risk of depression, with the effect appearing strongest among women. While the…