Postmenopausal women who slept more than nine hours a night had up to 70% higher risk
But taking the therapy in a non-oral form seems to cut the odds, study finds
Lack of sleep, causing memory problems, likely culprits in finding, study says
Cramps, mood swings, other symptoms reported by more than two-thirds of women with disorder
And the benefits weren't limited to high-risk women, study finds
Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system.
A new, hormone-free treatment for women who suffer menopause symptoms is on the horizon.