University of Guelph researchers discover why females have heart health advantage

(University of Guelph) University of Guelph Prof. Tami Martino has revealed in a first-ever study the biological reasons why females have a heart health advantage over men and it's tied to ovarian hormones. Essentially the interplay between female ovarian hormones and a circadian 'clock' molecule protects the heart health of women until they reach menopause.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news