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Hormone in the hot seat

Article Abstract:

The use of hormones estrogen and progesterone was announced by the scientists to increase the chances of breast cancer, heart attacks and strokes in the woman-undergoing menopause. Various investigations have already been tried to restore women's confidence in the hormones again, as it was later proved to be less hazardous but it is not a simple task to convince the world.

Author: Mandavilli, Apoorva
Publisher: Nature America, Inc.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2006
Usage, Risk factors, Breast cancer, Hormone antagonists

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Asia's big problem

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A given body mass index (BMI) shows that Asians have a higher body fat content and a higher risk for diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Asians when judged by western standards of obesity shows large numbers of obesity and large numbers of at-risk people who are not getting proper screening, prevention or treatment.

Author: Cyranoski, David, Mandavilli, Apoorva
Publisher: Nature America, Inc.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2004
Health aspects, Asians, Body mass index

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Teams trail genes for human 'stemness'

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Progress on research on stem cells could take a new direction if the theory that reprogrammed mouse cells may mimic embryonic stem cells.

Author: Cyranoski, David
Publisher: Nature America, Inc.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2007
Science & research, Research, Genetic aspects, Mice, House mouse, Embryonic stem cells, Stem cell research

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