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Vigorous Exercise Helps To Keep People Slim As They AgeThe old adage "use it or lose it" is truer than ever. People who maintain a vigorously active lifestyle as they age gain less weight than people who exercise at more moderate levels, according to a first-of-its-kind study that tracked a large group of runners who kept the same exercise regimen as they grew older. [click link for full article]
Combined Molecular-targeted And Hormonal Therapies Offer Promise In Treating Ovarian CancerA combination of molecular-targeted therapy and hormonal therapy may be the most promising area of research for those seeking an effective treatment for ovarian cancer, according to a new review in the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. "Several clinical trials have confirmed the role of hormone therapy in recurrent ovarian cancer treatment, especially in patients with low-grade tumors," says review author Dr. [click link for full article]
Birth Control Pills' Diabetes Risk, Safety For Sickle Cell Patients UnclearHormonal contraceptives are unlikely to predispose women to type 2 diabetes and appear to be safe for those with sickle cell anemia. However, the evidence in both cases is incomplete, according to two new research reviews. The effect of contraceptives on blood glucose and insulin levels among women without diabetes appears limited in the 24 studies analyzed by Laureen Lopez, Ph.D., of Family Health International and colleagues. [click link for full article]
Menstrual Cycle, Use Of Oral Contraceptives May Not Play A Role In ACL Injury Rates In Female Athletes After AllAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury occurs at a much higher rate in women than in men. New research suggests that menstrual cycle phase and use of oral contraceptives - two frequently-mentioned correlates for ACL tears in female athletes - may not, in fact, explain the higher rate of ACL injury in women versus men. Scientists had female and male athletes perform three high-risk jumping and landing tasks and measured the impact on their knee and hip joints. [click link for full article]
Menstrual Cycle, Use Of Oral Contraceptives May Not Play A Role In ACL Injury Rates In Female Athletes After AllAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury occurs at a much higher rate in women than in men. New research suggests that menstrual cycle phase and use of oral contraceptives - two frequently-mentioned correlates for ACL tears in female athletes - may not, in fact, explain the higher rate of ACL injury in women versus men. Scientists had female and male athletes perform three high-risk jumping and landing tasks and measured the impact on their knee and hip joints. [click link for full article]
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