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Severe menopause symptoms boost women's heart risks

(HealthDay News) UPDATED 2008-03-14
Dutch researchers have found that women who have the most severe menopause symptoms may also have the highest risk of heart disease. The researchers surveyed 5,648 women, aged 46 to 57, about their menopausal complaints and collected data on other health information such as their cholesterol and blood pressure. The data showed that women who suffered from flushing and night sweats had higher cholesterol levels, blood pressure, body mass index, and they also a slightly increased chance of developing heart disease over the next decade.  Read full story >
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