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A Penn State researched looked at how hormone changes affect heart health and how treatments can be improved to lower ...

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The decline in the hormone estrogen can lead to changes in cholesterol, blood pressure and plaque buildup in blood vessels, which increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The research team ...

A TSH test measures blood levels of the thyroid stimulating hormone to diagnose a thyroid disorder. Your doctor will order a TSH test if you exhibit thyroid disorder symptoms like hair loss or ...

Ever felt like you’re more prone to blood sugar dips during certain stages of your cycle? You might be on to something. Here, a women’s health GP explains all the ways our sex hormones can ...