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Women with a genetic risk for depression are at increased risk of developing heart disease

Women with a genetic risk for depression are at increased risk of developing heart disease

Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that women with a high genetic risk for depression are more likely to have heart disease. In a study that analyzed the genetic and health data of more than 300,000 people, Dr. Sonia Shah i Dr Clara Jiang from UQ The Institute of Molecular Biology found that […]

Menopause treatment pills may impact heart health: here’s what study says

Menopause treatment pills may impact heart health: here’s what study says

Hormone pills taken during menopause relieve symptoms, but do they pose long-term health risks? Scientists have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT), pills containing both estrogen and progestin, may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes a number of changes caused by a decrease […]