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Postmenopausal women who take combined estrogen plus progestin
menopausal hormone therapy for at least five years double their annual
risk of breast cancer, according to new analyses from a major study
that clearly establishes a link between hormone use and breast cancer
Tagged: cancer, hormones, Human Health, Medicine
Athletes who risk their careers by taking banned growth hormone to improve performance may not be getting the benefits they'd anticipated, according to a new analysis by researchers at the School of Medicine.
Tagged: hormones, sports, Human Health, Medicine
A follow-up study of postmenopausal women who took the combination of estrogen and progestin for more than five years shows an increased risk for breast cancer nearly three years after they quit taking the hormones.
Tagged: cancer, healthcare, hormones, Human Health, Medicine