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A round up of the latest news stories about hormones

British Menopause Society issues statement in response to BBC One's Panorama documentary (30 September 2024)

Please read the British Menopause Society statement in response to the BBC One Panorama programme on 30 September 2024.

07 Oct 2024

Addison’s Disease Self-Help Group Update - Ambulance care moving away from 'Red flagging'

This update from the Addison's Disease Self-Help Group discusses a significant change in ambulance services for those with steroid dependency.

07 Oct 2024

Radioactive iodine therapy linked to evelated melanoma risk

A new study published in JAMA Network Open finds that patients who receive radioactive iodine treatment for primary thyroid cancer face an elevated risk of developing melanoma and other skin cancers, particularly in the head and neck region. The findings highlight the importance of skin cancer screenings for these patients. <a rel="noopener" href="https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-melanoma-radioactive-iodine-treatment-primary.html#google_vignette" target="_blank" title="M

27 Sept 2024

Breast cancer-causing chemicals discovered in food packaging

A new study published in Frontiers in Toxicology found nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer present in food packaging and plastic tableware. The researchers urge stricter regulations to reduce exposure. The Independent

26 Sept 2024

 

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