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Menopause could be why some whales live decades longer than others, says study | Science & Tech News
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The menopause could be the reason some female whales live around 40 years longer than others, scientists have said. Five species of whales go through menopause, the only other mammals to do so aside from humans. Short-finned pilot whales, false killer whales, orcas, narwhals and beluga whales all stop releasing eggs. Researchers say the menopause…
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HRT used for menopause linked to dementia – but it may not be due to the treatment | UK News
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The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease the effects of menopause has been associated with a higher risk of dementia, a new study has found – but the link between the two may not be down to the treatment. The nationwide study from Denmark, published in the British Medical Journal, appears to contradict…