Early Menopause Increases Risk of Lung Diseases in Smokers, Study Finds

Early Menopause Increases Risk of Lung Diseases in Smokers, Study Finds

Early menopause has been linked to a higher risk of lung diseases and poor health outcomes among smokers, according to a recent study published on June 13 in Thorax.

A study led by Dr. Xiaochun Gai from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine examined whether early menopause caused by surgery impacts lung health and if menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) offers protection against lung diseases. Data from 69,706 postmenopausal women were analyzed.

Biennial screening mammography for woman ages 50 to 74 years

Study examines outcomes of screening mammography for age, breast density, hormone therapy – Woman ages 50 to 74 years who undergo biennial screenings have a similar risk of advanced-stage disease and a lower cumulative risk of false-positive results than those who get mammograms annually, according to a study that compared the benefits and harms of the frequency of screening mammography to age, breast density and postmenopausal use of hormone therapy (HT).

Better weight loss with food journal

Want to lose weight? Keep a food journal, don’t skip meals and avoid going out to lunch – Women who want to lose weight should faithfully keep a food journal, and avoid skipping meals and eating in restaurants ? especially at lunch. A wide range of self-monitoring and diet-related behaviors and meal patterns impact weight change among overweight.

Exercise may reduce breast cancer risk

Exercise, even mild physical activity, may reduce breast cancer risk – A new analysis done by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers has found that physical activity ? either mild or intense and before or after menopause ? may reduce breast cancer risk, but substantial weight gain may negate these benefits. The findings indicate that women can reduce their breast cancer risk by exercising and maintaining their weight.

Moderate weight loss reduces breast cancer risk

Study finds moderate weight loss reduces levels of sex hormones linked to breast cancer risk – Even a moderate amount of weight loss can significantly reduce levels of circulating estrogens that are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, revealed by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Long term hormone therapy linked to higher breast cancer risk

Long-term Use of Estrogen Hormone Therapy Linked to Higher Risk for Breast Cancer – Long-term use of estrogen plus progesterone and estrogen-only hormone therapy is linked with a higher risk for developing breast cancer. Researchers found this breast cancer risk was 88 percent higher.