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Postmenopausal Status May Increase Risk for the Metabolic Syndrome
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Title Postmenopausal Status May Increase Risk for the Metabolic Syndrome
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574891?src=rss
Description A study shows that the risk for the metabolic syndrome increases up to 14 years since menopause and that postmenopausal status has different effects during different periods since menopause. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Diabetes and Endocrinology
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Date May 24, 2008
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