A synthetic steroid used to treat menopause symptoms and prevent osteoporosis significantly increases the risk of a relapse in breast cancer patients, according to a study released Tuesday. The steroid, called tibolone, should not be prescribed to a woman who has had or is suspected of having breast cancer, concluded the study, published in the British medical journal The Lancet ...

Women are much better at spotting a cute baby than men, according to university research out Wednesday. Psychologists at the University of St Andrews in Scotland used computer image manipulation to produce subtle variations in baby faces. They found that women could distinguish a "cute" baby -- chubby cheeks, large forehead, big round eyes and button nose -- far more easily than ...

There is little or no evidence to back claims that herbal treatments can alleviate the symptoms of menopause, according to a medical review published on Wednesday. The paper appears in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, published by the British Medical Association (BMA). It looks at clinical studies into plants whose extracts are becoming increasingly popular among women eager to ease ...

Hormonal changes caused by menopause soften the biologically-driven rivalry between women for healthy and virile male partners, according to a study published Wednesday. Scientists showed that menopause alters the way women judge attractiveness in younger members of the same sex, resulting in a greater preference for feminine facial characteristics. Previous studies have shown that fertile women -- especially around the time ...

A test to predict when a woman will go through the menopause has been developed by scientists who believe it will provide a 'road map' of fertility for older would-be mothers. The breakthrough will also help women prepare mentally for losing their fertility and allow those in their late 30s and 40s who are considering trying for a baby pinpoint ...