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Fred Hutch researchers tackle hot flashes
New study finds antidepressant nearly as effective as low-dose estrogen for cutting back hot flash frequency

Women's Health Initiative’s landmark hormone replacement research 10 years after
Seminal study found significantly higher risk of heart disease, stroke, breast cancer from combined hormone replacement therapy; as a result, 15,000-20,000 fewer breast cancer cases each year

Postmenopausal estrogen use brings both benefits, risks
Longer-term Women’s Health Initiative follow-up of estrogen therapy users finds reduced risk of breast cancer, decreased heart disease in younger women

Use of antidepressant associated with hot flash reduction
Antidepressant escitalopram may provide a viable nonhormonal alternative to relieving menopausal hot flashes

Osteoporosis drug may reduce breast cancer risk
Andrea LaCroix and colleagues tie lasofoxifene to 79 percent lowered overall risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women

No pause in hot flashes from black cohosh
Natural remedies do little to relieve menopausal symptoms

The bone benefits of calcium, vitamin D
WHI tracks calcium and vitamin D in older women; finds fewer fractures, but no decrease in colon cancer