Sex hormones modulate the immune system
Sex hormones modulate the immune system to influence disease risk differently. Researchers have uncovered how hormones profoundly affect our immune…
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World Menopause Day 2023: hair loss
On World Menopause Day 2023 we investigate the impact of hair loss: Leading trichologist, Eva Proudman FIT IAT shares her…
Comprehensive guide to ACL injuries
Many people will have heard of ACL injuries, particularly when it comes to high profile sports as they are common…
Expert advice on living with Endometriosis
As Endometriosis Awareness Month (March 2022) shines a light globally on the plight of women from puberty to menopause suffering…
Clearer picture on HRT & breast cancer
A new study, led by experts at the Universities of Nottingham and Oxford, provides a clearer and more detailed picture…
Why do some breast cancer drugs stop working?
Around 70 per cent of breast cancers are so-called ER positive, which means the cancer cells contain a receptor for…
The secret history of the menopause
The menopause, which simply means stopping menstruation, marks the end of a woman’s reproductive life. In fact, it is a…
Why do we grow old?
Why do we grow old? Pick your theory for the causes of senescence, including damage to DNA over multiple replications…
Okinawa – the secrets of longevity
Residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa have long enjoyed one of the longest life expectancies in the world. As…